Environmental, Social, Governance Plan and Pledge 1%

Coveo: Dedicated to doing our part

Education. Integrity. Inclusion. Sustainability. These are the principles at the foundation of our Environmental Social & Governance plan.

Coveo partners with U-Go and Donates 100 University Scholarships to Help Young Women Access Education.

This recently-launched nonprofit organization helps young women in low-income countries to pursue higher education by providing financial scholarships. As part of our commitment to the Pledge 1%, Coveo will sponsor approximately 100 university scholarships through the program.

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Building a better future, 1% at a time

In 2021, Coveo joined industry leaders like Salesforce, Atlassian, and Yelp in the Pledge 1% movement. Our commitment is to donate 1% of our time, products, profit, and equity to non-profits.

At Coveo, we chose Knowledge and Education to be at the center of our 1% Pledge. Our initiatives will prioritize programs for young people (aged 6 -18 years old) in vulnerable social groups.

Education is key to empowering people to do more on their own. And, one of the best ways to make a lasting impact on society. We believe that knowledge and education are key levers in reducing inequality and poverty, promoting wellness, and broadening opportunities. We call it 'democratizing knowledge'.

Furthering causes we all believe in

Actua
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education outreach organization for youths and educators.

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AllôProf
Providing students, parents, and teachers with free professional services, tools, and digital resources.

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Éducaloi
Éducaloi is a registered charity with the mission to make the law accessible and easy to understand in everyday situations.

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Environmental Defence Canada

Defending clean water, a safe climate, and healthy communities in Canada.

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Dr Clown Foundation
Bringing joy to those who need it most with the art of therapeutic clowning.

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Girlstart
High-quality, informal STEM education programs for girls and young women.

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Interligne
Contributing to the well-being of people concerned with sexual diversity and gender plurality.

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LOVE Organization
Innovative and sustainable programs that promote the mental, emotional, and social health of youth.

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Nature Québec
We work to protect nature and carry out projects relating to biodiversity, forests, energy and climate, as well as urban greening.

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Pour 3 Points
Supporting underprivileged youth to help them gain the skills they need to succeed in school and life.

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United Way / Centraide
Creating opportunities for youths to reach their full potential.

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1% may not sound like much, but here’s what it means for the organizations we’ve partnered with:

Supporting 8 (and growing!) non-profit organizations.
Pledging to positively impact as many vulnerable youths as possible and their families every year.
Volunteering program that pledges 12,000+ hours of employee time per year to important causes.

Our commitment to sustainability

Our in-office sustainability keeps growing. This means renewable energy in Montreal and Quebec City. Ecological waste reduction and management programs. Recycling batteries and electronics -- even donating refurbished devices to charitable organizations.

We’ve partnered with Greenly to measure and reduce our carbon footprint significantly in the next five years. We also use environmental criteria when choosing suppliers. This minimizes the effect of energy consumption and waste on our planet.

The Coveo team wants to do their part, too. So, we’re encouraging them by reimbursing monthly mass transit passes for anyone who chooses public transportation.

We are making donations to organizations working on improving quality of life and sustainability practices. (Ex: Environmental Defence Canada)

Discovery and investigation into industrial standards for environmental practice certifications are underway: from BCorp, to ISO and more. In addition, a partnership for in-depth evaluation of our carbon emissions.

Our commitment to diversity & well-being

Leveraging multiple perspectives is the only sure way to overcome organizational challenges. That’s why we hire, develop, and promote with diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind. Read more about our Inclusion Committee here.

Our people are our greatest asset. And we know that nurturing their growth is the key to keeping the best talent around for the long run.

The Coveo team wants to do their part, too. So, we’re encouraging them by reimbursing monthly mass transit passes for anyone who chooses public transportation.

Our commitment to governance integrity

We commit to adhering to elevated levels of corporate governance. We keep the best interest of our shareholders, employees, customers and communities at heart. We are on top of emerging corporate governance trends and are assisted by world-class experts that continuously help us maintain a solid corporate governance framework.

Our Risk and Governance Committee spearheads and oversees our ESG strategy at the board level. The Committee ensures our initiatives, policies, and programs follow current and emerging trends that may affect the business or our industry, from public disclosure and engagement with stakeholders to issues such as risk management and cybersecurity.

You can see full reports on our finances, governance, and important organizational updates by clicking here.