Our CSR policy.
Acting with purpose for greater impact.

Purpose of This Policy

At Be Leadership, we believe that leadership is a force for good. We believe in running a responsible business and are committed to social impact through our work, how we operate and where we spend our time. Social impact is central to our mission. We collaborate with partners across the Sustainable Development Goals to improve lives and create a better world. As role models for social leadership, we inspire our clients to think creatively about their own corporate social responsibility practices.

Our CSR policy reflects our commitment to integrating social responsibility into every facet of our operations, ensuring that our work contributes positively to individuals, organizations, and society at large. Through our CSR efforts, we aim to lead by example, demonstrating that purposeful leadership can drive meaningful change.

Our CSR Focus Areas

People

We believe every leader has a role to play in making the world a better place not only for their employees but also for customers and social partners. Our focus is on helping leaders expand their influence and become more effective in driving change. We prioritize the well-being, inclusion, and development of all individuals we engage with.
Commitments:

• Foster psychologically safe and inclusive environments.
• Collaborate with diverse partners and support minority-owned businesses.
• Provide fair, transparentcompensation and growth opportunities for our associates.
• Create an environment where people can speak up and voice concerns

Planet

We are dedicated to minimizing our environmental footprint. We bring our passion for the planet into Be Leadership by role modelling behaviours we hope others may emulate. We consider the environmental impact of the work we do and seek to minimize its negative effects.

Commitments:

• Monitor and reduce travel-related emissions.
• Choose sustainable suppliers and materials.
• Incorporate environmental considerations into program designs
• Use technology to reduce our effect on the planet through virtual working
• Role model behaviors for others such assponsorship ofschool and community clean-up efforts
• Power the Be Leadership office with electricity and gas purchased from a 100% renewable energy supplier

Profit

In our for-profit work, we bring together corporate leaders and inspiring social enterprises who contribute positively to their local economies. We support these social organizations to be even more successful by helping them solve urgent business challenges. We embed social impact and continuous learning into our leadership programs.

Commitments:

• Design experiences that encourage leaders to align actions with purpose.
• Partner with social sector organizations for mutual growth.
• Share insights and stories that promote socially responsible leadership.

Governance and Responsibility

Our leadership team oversees the implementation and evolution of this CSR policy. We welcome feedback from all stakeholders to enhance our practices and impact.

Community Engagement and Giving

We allocate resources and time to support causes aligned with our mission, focusing on providing probono consulting and leadership development in underserved communities and committing 5 percent of our profit annually back to non profit organizations and social enterprises that area making a positive impact. We believe these strategic investments not only make the world a better place but are good for business as well.
Through our Beautiful World Campaign, we foster meaningful connections between communities, purpose-driven organizations, and individuals. We support these relationships with clear contracting, consulting, and selected financial support. Recent examples of this effort include:

• The Be Leadership Study Abroad Fund at the University of Kansas. This fund, established in 2021, gives students who otherwise might not travel internationally an opportunity for a life-altering experience.
• The annual Stuff a Stocking program supporting the Runnymede Foodbank. Established in 2018, this initiative has brought holiday cheer to more than 1,500 children aged 3-16 whose families rely on the Runnymede Foodbank. Local community members sponsor and fill stockings with age-appropriate gifts, ranging from crafts and hygiene products to books, clothing, and small toys.

Monitoring and Transparency

We commit to:

• Annual reviews of our CSR initiatives and outcomes.
• Transparent communication of our progress and areas for improvement.
• Continuous adaptation of our strategies to maximize positive impact