Corporate and Social Responsibility at CGI

CSR always has been an intrinsic part of the CGI business model and culture.

Building sustainable communities alongside our clients

Through our local proximity operating model, we forge deep relationships with our clients and communities to invest in environmental sustainability, education, health and other social initiatives that advance the greater good at the local, regional and global levels.

Our commitments to CSR is one of CGI’s six core values and, as part of our global CSR policy, we embrace the following principles:

• To provide our professionals with health, wellness and ownership programs that positively influence their well-being and satisfaction
• To partner with our clients to deliver energy and environmental sustainability solutions and to collectively support charitable causes
• To support our communities through causes that improve their social, economic and environmental well-being
• To improve the environment through environmentally friendly operating practices, community service activities and green IT offerings
• To operate ethically through a strong code of ethics and good corporate governance
• To recognize the importance of responsible supply chain management

Part of CGI’s heritage is to build relationships with our local communities through volunteering and fundraising activities. These activities are central to helping members engage, not only with the local area, but with each other. Based across offices across the UK our members are well positioned to support the communities in which we live in work.

We want use our experience as skilled IT professionals in our local communities, supporting the next generation of employees, equipping them with the tools, qualifications and experiences necessary to benefit the community of the future.

CGI’s CSR activities

Supporting the causes and charities close to our members through our Charity Committee and Community Ambassador programme

Inspiring and supporting the next generation – using our skills from the technology sector to inspire young people in their careers and to encourage them to work in technology.

Sharing our skills and experience of our members through the volunteering and mentoring scheme of the Prince’s Trust 

The CGI Constitution

While most companies have a vision and mission, CGI goes a step beyond. We have a company dream, which emphasizes the enjoyment and ownership principles essential to our success. The CGI dream, together with our vision, mission and values, make up the CGI Constitution. With frameworks and programs founded upon this Constitution, CGI’s professionals have the opportunity to participate in the life and development of their company, which, in turn, results in client loyalty and shareholder growth.

Our dream

To create an environment in which we enjoy working together and, as owners, contribute to building a company we can be proud of.

Our vision

To be a global world class information technology and business process services leader helping our clients succeed.

Our mission

To help our clients succeed through outstanding quality, competence and objectivity, providing thought leadership and delivering the best services and solutions to fully satisfy client objectives in information technology, business processes and management. In all we do, we foster a culture of partnership, intrapreneurship, teamwork and integrity, building a global world class information technology and business process services company.