CDM co-founder Thomas Camp left his professorship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to start a consulting practice dedicated to improving public health, protecting the environment, and supporting social and economic development. Even before the term sustainability entered into the lexicon of practitioners, he understood the importance of preserving our planet's delicate balance and improving our quality of life without compromising resources for future generations. These goals form CDM's legacy and remain just as relevant today and for our future.
Today at CDM, sustainability performance improvement is a continual process that balances business opportunities with social, economic, and environmental responsibilities. As a global consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, CDM collaborates with our clients to develop lasting environmental and infrastructure solutions. Our commitment to sustainability is guided by the following principles:
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CDM is committed to continually improving environmental value, quality of life, and economic prosperity—for the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we live and work.
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Our greatest impact on sustainability is achieved through the projects we deliver in collaboration with our clients. Our interdisciplinary teams develop integrated, holistic approaches to provide lasting solutions and value for our clients.
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We emphasize sustainability in our own business practices by conserving resources—natural, built, energy, and human—with a goal of continual improvement and measurable return on investment.
This commitment to sustainability also underlies our corporate governance; our vision to deliver exceptional service and be the employer of choice; our core values, the essential and enduring tenets of our culture; and in our code of ethics.