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Conclusion
We believe that sustainable and resilient design services

evolving with the marketplace and supporting our clients

bring social and economic value, protect our natural

and stakeholders. We are committed to delivering the

resources, and anticipate long-term benefits in an evolving

highest possible sustainable outcomes for our projects,

marketplace. Our commitment is demonstrated through

using excellence in design, sustainability, and business as

our operations and attitudes, and we continue to report

a guiding vision. We also are encouraging our employees

our progress in market-recognized ways. By integrating

to further their sustainability training, achieve credentials,

the GRI reporting structure into our processes we are

and volunteer in their communities

GOVERNANCE

PROCESS FOR DEFINING THE REPORT
BOUNDARIES AND CONTENT

Dewberry is a privately held, family-owned business. Barry K.
Dewberry is the executive chairman of the board of directors,
where ten directors serve, consisting of six outside independent
and experienced business leaders, three family members, and
the chief executive officer, Donald E. Stone, Jr.
The CEO, at the direction of the board and through the
chairman, runs the business. A C-level suite, including the
chief operating officer, chief financial officer, chief information
officer, legal counsel, and directors of human resources,
contracts, communications, and marketing manage company
operations. Dewberry's engineering, architectural and designbuild disciplines are directed by practice area leadership. The
governance structure consists of the board of directors, the
chairman of the board of directors, the chief executive officer,
and oversight committees.

We believe the GRI helps us to communicate clearly and openly
about sustainability using consistent language and metrics that
are shared by other organizations.
1. It's a statement of commitment to sustainability and to being
a sustainable business.
2. It continues our legacy of external sustainability reporting.
3. It defines the areas where we will report performance in the
future.

ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
Dewberry aspires to conduct its business in accordance with
uncompromising ethical standards and in full compliance
with all laws and regulations. In the course of conducting
Dewberry business, integrity must underlie all Dewberry
relationships. Dewberry expects every employee to adhere to
ethical standards, promote ethical behavior, and be honest and
forthright in dealings with managers, subordinates, and one
another as well as with clients, business partners, and the public.
Employees must not engage in conduct or activity that may raise
questions as to Dewberry's honesty, impartiality, or reputation
or otherwise cause embarrassment to Dewberry.
Every action should be judged by considering whether it is
legal, fair to all concerned, in the best interests of our members/
shareholders, employees, and clients, and able to withstand the
scrutiny of outsiders.
In addition, as an entity supporting marketing to,
contracting, and working with the U.S. federal government and
U.S. government contracts, Dewberry operates under unique
legal and regulatory requirements imposed upon federal
government contractors. Dewberry is committed to complying
with the letter and spirit of these laws and regulations.
The Code of Conduct applies to all employees of the various
Dewberry companies and to all of Dewberry's business activities.

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Sustainability
PROGRAM
2015 year in review
Contents
A Message from Our COO and National Sustainability Director ............11
For Our People ....................................................................................... 12
For Our Communities ............................................................................ 16
For Our World ........................................................................................ 20
Appendix/GRI Index ............................................................................... 22

Sustainability Program:
2016 Year in Review
Download last year's sustainability
program report at
www.dewberry.com/about/sustainabilityprogram

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Questions?
If you have any questions or comments about our
sustainability program report, contact:
Dan Pleasant
Chief Operating Officer
sustainability@dewberry.com | 703.849.0100

http://www.dewberry.com/docs/default-source/brochures/sustainability-program-2015-year-in-review.pdf http://www.dewberry.com/about/sustainability-program http://www.dewberry.com/about/sustainability-program

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