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Conclusion
We continue to fine-tune our business approach through

reporting structure into our processes by expanding

a commitment to minimum sustainability requirements

materiality topics most relevant to our practice and that

for projects to take advantage of new technologies and

have the strongest influence on our stakeholders. We

innovative design approaches as well as employee

also are encouraging our employees to further their

engagement and development. In 2017, the executive

sustainability training, achieve credentials, and volunteer

sustainability team is further integrating the GRI

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 nine directors serve, consisting of five 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 and architectural 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.

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:
2015 Year in Review
Download last year's sustainability
program report at
www.dewberry.com/docs/default-source/
brochures/sustainability-program-2015year-in-review.pdf.

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Questions?
If you have any questions or comments about our
sustainability program report, contact:
Lidia Berger
National Sustainability Director
sustainability@dewberry.com | 703.849.0100

Summer 2017

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