Open to all interested associates, DEI Champions participate in ongoing DEI education, development, coaching and conversations in a safe environment. Along with two co-leaders from our Executive Leadership Team, we partner with external consultants to help lead and guide our Champion discussions.

Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) are voluntary, associate-led collaborations that are formally supported by the organization. They are created based on similar identities, interests or backgrounds to provide opportunities to network, develop and create a more inclusive workplace.

External to Opus, these groups are commonly referred to as Employee Resource Groups or ERGs. As we're collectively referred to as associates, we refer to these as Associate Resources Groups. At Opus, we have existing ARGs and guidelines to empower associates to create and resource future groups.

Additionally, we support Associate Engagement Groups that provide engagement opportunities focused on specific priorities. For example, Opus GREENteam focuses on sustainability and wellness and Opus Volunteer Council focuses on volunteerism.

We've enhanced and expanded our recruitment and hiring process to extend our reach and engage talent outside of our historical networks. We're also working to expand access and exposure to opportunities within our industry, especially for individuals who may not otherwise have access. Our hiring process is grounded in best practices and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. And we're continually evaluating and improving our hiring and onboarding experience.

We're working to expand the diversity of our supply chain. This includes listening to subcontractors, vendors and suppliers who are underrepresented in the industry to understand how their organizations operate and identify how we can best work together. We're also looking at the processes, practices and technology we use to interact with our vendors to ensure alignment with our intentions.

We regularly inspect and evolve our internal policies, programs and practices with a DEI lens to promote equity to ensure that they exemplify our values, enhance belonging and promote equity.

Education drives awareness which drives action. We're enhancing a culture of inclusion and belonging through thoughtful, ongoing education and development of all associates.

We have a long-standing commitment to philanthropy. Our DEI work includes continued and expanding participation in industry and community organizations to both learn and make meaningful impact.

See how we're maximizing outcomes through collective impact and how the Opus Foundation supports our work..

We're proud of the work we're doing, we have further to go and we're committed to this journey.

It's our aim to continue enhancing our culture by creating a safe, diverse and inclusive space for associates, clients and community partners as we honor the diversity of voices and experiences within our team.