Clarion Partners is proud to announce we have committed to the voluntary CFA Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code for Investment Professionals in the United States and Canada (“DEI Code”). Launched in February 2022, the DEI Code provides investment industry organizations with an action-oriented and principles-based framework through which to drive measurable and meaningful change concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations.
As a DEI Code signatory, Clarion Partners commits to six Principles that seek to drive DEI progress as it relates to the talent pipeline, staff acquisition, promotion and retention, leadership, influence, and measurement. In addition, signatories commit to accelerating and amplifying the impact of their commitment by making the economic, business, and moral case for DEI within the investment industry.
David Gilbert, CEO of Clarion Partners, comments: “At Clarion Partners, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our success. Our endorsement of the CFA Institute DEI Code serves as a public affirmation of our dedication to accountability and progress. We are not only building a stronger Firm but also supporting broader evolution in the commercial real estate industry."
Sarah Maynard, ASIP, Global Head of External Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the CFA Institute comments: “In working together to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the investment industry, signatory organizations are making clear their public commitment to delivering on the work and change that they need to do to participate meaningfully in this effort. I’m delighted to welcome Clarion Partners to the growing number of organizations committed to the principles of the DEI Code.”
To view the DEI Code for the Investment Profession and accompanying materials, visit: cfainstitute.org/deicode.