Our Initiatives

Diversity Statement

Phelps encourages an environment of inclusivity in our offices and recruitment practices. Diversity of all persons, whether in terms of race, colour, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical challenges, or marital or family status, is understood, respected, appreciated, and valued as qualities that enrich our collective working environment.

We recognize and appreciate that the citizens of Ontario are best served by institutions that fully reflect the diversity of the community it serves. We work with your current management strategies in an attempt to achieve equal representation, occupational distribution, fair pay and working conditions.

Women at Phelps

Founded by Valerie Phelps, Phelps has always been a forefront provider of equitable opportunities for women in the professional workplace. We believe in the power of a diverse working environment and recognize that innovative and influential leadership should be cultivated as a demonstration of our diverse hiring practices. By setting clear targets and continuing to recruit equal numbers of male and female candidates, Phelps is assured of meeting and exceeding its commitment to support gender diversity.

Environmental Statement 

At Phelps we believe that a clean earth is a valuable and finite resource and reducing our eco-footprint requires our constant attention. Through in-office recycling programs, an emphasis on waste reduction and energy consumption, we are dedicated to responsible environmental stewardship how ever possible. We hope to consistently implement new initiatives that keep Phelps at the forefront of environmental leadership in the corporate sector.

Additionally, our head office is located in the Simpson Tower in downtown Toronto. The Tower achieved a 96.5% diversion rate, which includes organics, from landfill. This diversion rate was quantified by a third party audit performed by C.D. Sonter Environmental International Alliance. This makes the tower a zero-waste facility.

We applaud the efforts of the Simpson Tower and our fellow tenants who are succeeding in this initiative. It’s just one more innovative program in which Phelps is pleased to play an active role.