Social Responsibility

As Capitolis continues to grow and expand, we’ve begun to formalize our approach to corporate responsibility and define how we contribute to societal goals through ethical and sustainable efforts. Put simply, we are building a legacy company that will have a lasting impact in the market. In everything we do, we want to operate responsibly, make the world a better place, be a leader, and a fast follower when we might not have all the answers up front. This guides not only our core mission of making capital markets safer and healthier, but also every other aspect of our operations: how and who we recruit, how we treat our people, and how we interact with our partners and customers.

Our current actions include funding charitable causes we believe in, engaging as volunteers in our local communities, and practicing eco-friendly habits. We are building a company that creates an innovative, transparent, healthy, fair, and safe marketplace that starts within the walls of Capitolis—we will lead by example.

 

These efforts are deeply personal to us and will help embody the innovative and sustainable company we seek to create. We have already begun impactful programs with the launch of Capitolis Connects in the Spring of 2019—where we donate 10% of all transactional revenue from our platform for a month. In 2023, our Capitolis Connects program continues with charities selected by our employees in New York, London and Tel Aviv in the philanthropic category of Human Services. Furthermore, we have actively engaged in volunteer efforts across our offices, giving our time back to the communities we live and work in.

The groundwork for our eco-driven efforts is also developing as we take ownership of our impact on the environment. To start, there are a number of tangible efforts across our offices we’ve implemented:

 

  • Full-office recycling program
  • Using recycled (100% postconsumer) paper
  • Using 100% biodegradable, all-natural cleaning supplies
  • Eliminating disposable kitchen supplies
  • Eliminating bottled water to reduce waste
  • Stocking pantry with a mix of vegan, ethically sourced and produced snacks
  • Ordering from local suppliers whenever possible to reduce carbon footprint
  • Sourcing all of our company “swag” and gifts from companies with sustainability practices
  • For office expansion, furniture sourced and manufactured locally
  • Supporting sustainable, underrepresented artists and florists
  • Adding an ESG requirement into our vendor procurement process
  • Housing our offices in buildings with certified responsible energy usage

The culture and environment we are shaping at Capitolis has an impact on the overall experience we create for our customers. As we embark on this journey, we welcome your feedback, as we work to shape something special that is positive for our people, the planet, and everyone who interacts with our brand.