'Responsible business, responsible employer.'
Being responsible impacts on everything we do at RICS. Our values and culture provide the foundation for our commitment to corporate responsibility, which we refer to with the maxim 'responsible business, responsible employer'.
We define corporate responsibility as action taken that positively impacts on the environment, communities, the workplace and suppliers. In everything we do, we apply our knowledge and expertise to drive a progressive agenda for the benefit of business, society and the planet.
Putting our values into practice and maintaining public trust are of the utmost importance to us. Through actions such as investing in ecological design, disaster management, participating in policy consultations, and supporting educational and charitable activities, we aim to create a better built environment for all.
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Explore our holistic approach to sustainable development
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Find out about our commitment to the UN Global Compact and our work with UN agencies
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Learn about our role in mitigating the effects of disasters on the built environment
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Our pro bono service provides free support and guidance to charities and voluntary organisations
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Through its funding and awards, the trust has been advancing the theory and practice of surveying since 1955
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We are concerned with the wellbeing of our members and of society as a whole