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Corporate Social Responsibility report
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People
An intentional approach to a more equitable future.
Prioritizing diverse representation within our company and across our industry.
For decades, we’ve been creating opportunities for underserved populations. We’re on a mission to foster a diverse and inclusive culture across our company and throughout our industry. We recognize there is much more work to do, but we are committed to taking new steps every day to bring about an equitable and better future.
Transforming Communities Through Economic InclusionTM
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
We strengthen the economic health of our communities and cultivate authentic partnerships to break down barriers. We focus on creating access to meaningful opportunities, enabling small and diverse businesses to thrive.
SUPPLIER AND WORKFORCE DIVERSITY Highlights
The growth of minority-owned and women-owned businesses is essential to our industry.
7M
people of color hours
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1M
women hours
Up from #22 in 2022! (this is the sub-text)
$616M
awarded to diverse businesses
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55
%
of craft worker composition is people of color
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$
2.
3B
in projects committed to reducing carbon, waste and water with the Contractors Commitment
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13,
795
team member volunteer hours
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The project will enable Esperanza to provide healthcare to low-income people in the community, and a portion of the project will focus on resident engagement with the community.
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SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
Chicago's Esperanza Health Centers Receives Excellence in Supplier Diversity Award
The Roadmap to Sustainable Operations
The Contractor’s Commitment features five categories that are applied to both a company and its projects: carbon reduction, project site wellness, waste management, water management and material selection.
reinvesting in the community
Customer goal
Mortenson achieved
Cleveland Guardians Progressive Field
$76.3M
31%
59%
invested in community
$12.8M
Esperanza Health Center
35%
51%
Chicago, IL
invested in community
Portland, OR
Multnomah Behavioral Health Resource Center
$5.1M
20%
35%
invested in community
Portland, OR
$8.5M
invested in community
20%
24%
Allina Care Pavilion
Minneapolis, MN
$2.4M
invested in community
6.5%
14%
Monarch Solar
Florida
As a founding firm of Construction Inclusion Week and 2023 event chair, we are proud to stand alongside other industry leaders committed to making change. We will lead collective efforts to foster a more inclusive construction industry through awareness and action.
2023 Construction Inclusion Week Event Chair
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Students participated in Mortenson's Construction STEM Fair, learned about careers in the construction industry and got to meet with CEO Dan Johnson .
Title One 4th Grade Students Visit Mortenson to Celebrate Construction Inclusion Week
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Ensuring our projects represent surrounding communities through:
• Workforce development training programs to drive operational excellence
• Minority and/or women business enterprise mentor and technical assistance programs
• Ally, partner, and mentor resources to drive small business success
Empowering Communities through Supplier and Workforce Diversity
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We are transforming lives one community at a time.
Lynn Littlejohn
Vice President
Community Empowerment
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The Heart of Our Success: Advancing Careers in Trades
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
We believe in building teams and leaders who reflect our diverse communities. We are helping the next generation explore rewarding career opportunities in the real estate, development and construction industries.
EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BUILDERS
Mortenson welcomed its largest intern and new graduate class ever in 2023!
239
internship program participants
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31%
#
women in our internship program
Up from #22 in 2022! (this is the sub-text)
33%
#
people of color in our internship program
Up from #22 in 2022! (this is the sub-text)
14
Mortenson awarded craft dependent scholarships
(37 scholarships to date)
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239
internship program participants
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64
#
%
women and people of color in our internship program
Up from #22 in 2022! (this is the sub-text)
14
Mortenson awarded craft dependent scholarships
(37 scholarships to date)
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55
%
of craft worker composition is people of color
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$
2.
3B
in projects committed to reducing carbon, waste and water with the Contractors Commitment
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13,
795
team member volunteer hours
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Four Students Awarded $30,000 Technology School Scholarships
The Mortenson Scholarship, when combined with other aid, covers 100% of tuition and fees.
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San Carlos Tribal Employment Rights Partners with Mortenson
To ensure the Apache people have an opportunity to partner with our Phoenix office and build a new facility.
Our Partnerships
Across our projects, we seek out diverse partnerships with community organizations that support the under-represented. We join, partner, sponsor and volunteer with many national and regional organizations committed to championing DEI efforts in the construction industry.
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ACE Mentorship
is one of our biggest investments. Through the program we introduce high school students to a variety of careers in design and construction and provide numerous annual 'externships' and scholarships to those that finish the program.
Increasing the awareness of this program is vital to continuing the impact that the ACE Mentor Program has on today’s high-schoolers and tomorrow’s leaders.
Raising Awareness, Recruiting Mentors, Developing Leaders
We support the ACE Mentor Program across our company. Here's some recent highlights:
In 2023, the ACE Mentor Program in Utah admitted 85 high school students interested in pursuing careers in construction.
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Mortenson’s Chicago office celebrated ACE Day of Action by spotlighting Jesus Avila!
Visit our newsroom to see the most current stories on how we are Building for the Greater Good.
Launched in 2022, The Mortenson Company Foundation allows teams to request funds to be given directly to charities that need it most – driving social, environmental, and inclusive economic progress. The Foundation provided $410K in donations in 2023!
Cultivating a Culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DEI
We value the diversity of each and every team member and are committed to creating a sense of belonging for all. We are taking steps to build a more equitable future with our partners and customers – while unlocking a wealth of innovation and creativity in our team members and across our industry.
MORTENSON WORKFORCE COMPOSITION
We seek out diverse partnerships with community organizations that support the under-represented.
People of color
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
55%
20%
Non-craft
Craft
2023
48%
19%
Non-craft
Craft
2022
44%
10%
Non-craft
Craft
2015
Women
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
31%
9%
Non-craft
Craft
2022
31%
11%
Non-craft
Craft
2023
25%
7%
Non-craft
Craft
2015
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Motivated Mortenson Team Member Pilots Programs to Drive Positive Change
Joe's remarkable journey exemplifies our commitment to providing support and fostering a workplace culture that embraces everyone's unique abilities.
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Mortenson Recognized as Leader in Top Racial Equity Rankings by Center for Economic Inclusion
The ongoing partnership with DuSable Black History Museum provides educational opportunities to our Chicago team and their families.
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Mortenson's Legal Team Achieves Mansfield Certification for DEI Efforts
This science-backed and data-driven process boosts inclusivity, access and diversity in leadership and representation in legal departments and law firms.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It's not about checking boxes. It's about making a difference.
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We are taking steps to build a more equitable future with our partners and customers – while unlocking a wealth of innovation and creativity in our team members and across our industry.
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Women in Construction Week
Women in Construction Week is an opportunity to promote parity for women in the industry. From career mapping to skills development, we provide advancement opportunities as part of our ongoing efforts to diversify the construction workforce.
2023 Women in Construction Numbers
26 years of WIC Week | 1M total women hours | 31% non-craft | 11% craft
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2023 Flavor Event
This annual conference, known as the Flavor Event, celebrates diversity and creates meaningful connections between diverse team members and senior leadership.
With almost $5,000 in donations from Mortenson team members, students raised more than $700,000 to create a new and fully accessibly playground at Glen Lake Elementary.
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We’re committed to creating a culture that celebrates and leverages our differences where everyone is included.
Joffrey Wilson
Vice President
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
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Investing in Team Members to Build a Better World
TEAM MEMBER DEVELOPMENT
We focus on creating a place where people want to stay and lead. LeadBLU, our leadership program grounded in our culture, empowers team members to expand their capacity and expectation to lead.
Building Teams of Leaders
Our leadership program empowers team members to expand their capacity to lead.
1,246
Participants in Field Leader Development Program since inception
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#
227
Participants in Pathways Program since inception
Up from #22 in 2022! (this is the sub-text)
202
Participants in advanced Leadership Development since inception
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55
%
of craft worker composition is people of color
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$
2.
3B
in projects committed to reducing carbon, waste and water with the Contractors Commitment
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13,
795
team member volunteer hours
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ACE Mentorship
is one of our biggest investments. Through the program we introduce high school students to a variety of careers in design and construction and provide numerous annual 'externships' and scholarships to those that finish the program.
Increasing the awareness of this program is vital to continuing the impact that the ACE Mentor Program has on today’s high-schoolers and tomorrow’s leaders.
Mortenson Launches Another LeadBLU Team Member Development Program
The series introduces team members who are earlier in their careers to the LeadBLU principles and the practices that help us create an exceptional customer experience, guide us in how we work together and treat each other, and uphold what makes Mortenson a great place to work.
In 2023, the ACE Mentor Program in Utah admitted 85 high school students interested in pursuing careers in construction.
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227 participants in Pathways Leadership Program since inception
202 participants in Advanced Leadership Development since inception
Mortenson’s Chicago office celebrated ACE Day of Action by spotlighting Jesus Avila!
My experience with Pathways was transformative, as it not only enhanced my confidence and pushed me beyond my comfort zone but also empowered me to engage more effectively with my peers and become a better leader, maximizing the potential of myself and those around me.
Kedmia Milam
Craft Resource Manager
Denver
Last year, I had the opportunity to participate in the Advanced Leadership Development program at Mortenson. Among the abundance of leadership advice and insights, I found one of the most valuable takeaways to be the idea of leveraging the power of reflection.
Kris Carey
Project Executive
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Everyone Goes Home Safe
SAFETY
We prioritize the well-being of our team members and partners. Our commitment to establishing a culture that eliminates injuries and promotes physical health, mental health and psychological safety, has led to industry-leading performance in safety.
Safety ratings
There is nothing more important than protecting the well-being of our team members.
Industry avg
2.4
1.5
n/a
2.5
2.25
2
1.75
1.5
1.25
1
0.75
0.5
0.25
0
TRIR
RIR
DART
2020
2021
2022
2023
RIR = Recordable Incident Rate (Mortenson workforce)
DART = Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (Mortenson workforce)
TRIR = Total Recordable Incident Rate (Mortenson workforce + all trade partner craft performing workforce)
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Mortenson Earns Coveted AGC of California Award for Construction Safety Excellence
The Edwards & Sanborn project led us to winning the coveted AGC award.
Our Safety Culture
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Safety is the foundation for everything we do. Each of our team members and partners is empowered to be a safety leader and own zero injuries ensuring that everyone goes home safe.
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Corporate Social Responsibility report
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Our 2024 CSR Report embodies and celebrates our impact on People, Planet and Community throughout our business.