Consulting firms join forces to offer corporate social
responsibility services

Halifax, NS - Jacques Whitford, Halifax Global Inc. and Lara Ryan Consulting are pleased to announce a joint initiative to provide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy consulting. Combined, these three firms have the experience, resources, and accreditation to analyze, evaluate, and develop dynamic CSR plans for corporate, not for profit and public sector clients.

“We are thrilled to be working with Halifax Global Inc (HGI). and Lara Ryan Consulting (LRC) on this initiative,” said Marty Janowitz, Senior VP Sustainability for Jacques Whitford. “HGI’s expertise as strategic management consultants and LRC’s community based CSR experience fit very well with the sustainability work that Jacques Whitford has been leading.”

“Sustainability planning is quickly becoming a cornerstone of our planning approach,” said Chris Hornberger, Partner Halifax Global. “Our alliance with JW and LRC will enhance our overall ability to assist our clients with their growing desire to address their environmental and social challenges from both strategic and tactical perspectives.”

“The business case for CSR is clear,” said Lara Ryan. “Successful organizations look beyond financial statements to demonstrate greater transparency, increased communication with stakeholders, enhanced regulatory compliance and competitive positioning.”

According to the Conference Board of Canada, Corporate Social Responsibility has emerged as the business issue of the 21st century. Consulting services offered through this joint initiative will include CSR policy development, energy, climate and environmental strategies, strategic philanthropy, ethical sourcing policies and practices, organizational change management, and sustainability planning.

For more information, please contact jacqueswhitford.com