2025 Global Social Responsibility Annual Report
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Letter from Leadership Building for the Future
DPR marked its 35th year in 2025, delivering projects that ranged from interior renovations to highly technical megaprojects while maintaining a sustained focus on the workforce that makes building great things possible.
Throughout the year, teams concentrated on strengthening the foundations that support long-term performance. Workforce development remained central as we expanded access to construction careers and reinforced clear pathways for growth across roles. As project demands evolved, engagement with trade partners emphasized readiness and alignment to support safe, disciplined delivery at every scale. Long-standing community partnerships supported youth development and local workforce pipelines in the regions where we build. Environmental strategies also continued to advance on our jobsites through practical steps that reduce waste, conserve resources and provide healthier spaces for our employees, trade partners and clients.
Taken together, these efforts reflect how global social responsibility shows up in our work. They are embedded in how projects are planned, staffed and delivered, shaping outcomes for our people, partners and communities.
The following report outlines progress across DPR's four pillars of Global Social Responsibility—People, Partners, Philanthropy and Planet—in 2025 and the priorities guiding our work in the years ahead.
Ever forward,
George Pfeffer
CEO
Cari Williams
Global Social Responsibility Leader
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GSR Overview
What defined DPR’s Global Social Responsibility efforts in 2025?
The year was defined by integration and steady progress. Workforce development, trade partner engagement, community partnerships and environmental stewardship were embedded in how projects were planned and delivered. The focus remained on building an industry where everyone can belong and strengthening systems that support long-term capability and responsible growth.How is DPR strengthening the future construction workforce?
Expanding access to construction careers remained central in 2025. Efforts focused on reinforcing clear development pathways, supporting trade partner capacity and sustaining community programs that build long-term workforce readiness across the industry.What does responsibility look like at DPR today?
Responsibility is reflected in daily execution. It is present in how we support our people, align with partners, invest in the communities where we build and reduce environmental impact through the way we deliver work. Together, these efforts reinforce stability, safety and long-term performance.
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AWARDS & Recognition Recognition Across the Business
In 2025, we received recognition from national and regional organizations that reflects the consistency of our workplace culture and how teams show up across the business. These acknowledgments point to an environment that supports development, fosters connection and belonging and prioritizes well-being alongside performance.
America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing 2025
Newsweek
Best Companies to Work For
U.S. News & World Report
Gold Recipient of Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
Mental Health America
- America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families — Newsweek
- America’s Best Employers for Women — Forbes
- America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity — Newsweek
- ENR East Top Contractors — ENR
- Richmond Top Workplaces — Richmond Times-Dispatch (Ranked #7)
- Best Places to Work in the Bay Area — San Francisco Business Journal (Ranked #1)
- Greater Washington’s Best Places to Work — Washington Business Journal (Ranked #12)
- Top Workplace in New Jersey — Jersey’s Best (Ranked #8)
- Top General Contractor — Modern Healthcare Construction & Design Survey (Ranked #2)
Keeping score Industry Standards
We prioritize transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. Through industry benchmarks and programs, we track our progress toward sustainability, inclusivity, and business performance goals while driving meaningful change.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of integrated calls to action and a blueprint to achieve a better future for all. We align our efforts with the SDGs through areas including quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, reduced inequities, sustainable cities and communities and climate action.
JUST label founded by the International Living Future Institute
DPR is the largest company and only general contractor to have voluntarily participated in the updated JUST 2.0 label. We share our JUST 2.0 label to provide analysis and insight into the company across six categories: diversity and inclusion, equity, employee health, employee benefits, stewardship and purchasing and supply chain.
Contractor’s Commitment to Sustainable Building Practices by BuildingGreen
The Contractor’s Commitment is another way the industry has started assessing what it means to be a green contractor. Created by contractors for contractors, it provides a way to measure sustainability practices and track progress on carbon reduction, jobsite wellness, waste management, water management and material selection. For 2025, we continue reporting and stay engaged as the commitment evolves into its third version.
Ecovadis
EcoVadis is a sustainability ratings platform that evaluates companies across environmental stewardship, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. DPR participates annually to support transparency and continuous improvement, and has improved its EcoVadis performance by 50% since 2023. DPR ranks in the top 4% of large construction companies in North America, with a score of 69 on its latest assessment, placing it just one point below the highest achieved score among our peers.
A Framework for responsible Growth A Commitment to our Pillars
Our Global Social Responsibility efforts are organized around four pillars: People, Partners, Philanthropy and Planet. Together, these pillars provide structure and accountability as we support responsible growth across projects that range from interior renovations to highly technical megaprojects.
Each pillar addresses a distinct dimension of how we build and operate. Yet, all pillars are interconnected.
People Pillar
We strengthen workforce development, safety and professional growth, reinforcing clear pathways and environments where individuals can contribute and advance.
Partners Pillar
We focus on alignment, readiness and long-term capacity within our trade partner network, recognizing that durable delivery depends on strong, capable teams.
Philanthropy Pillar
We invest in communities and workforce pathways beyond our jobsites, supporting local opportunity and long-term industry sustainability.
Planet Pillar
We embed practical environmental strategies into planning and jobsite execution, advancing resource stewardship and operational efficiency.
Construction Inclusion Week
2025
Opening Doors Across the Industry
As a founding member of Construction Inclusion Week (CIW), DPR continues to support this industry-wide effort focused on workforce sustainability and a stronger workplace culture. In its fifth year, CIW brought together 132 companies committed to improving access to construction careers and creating environments where people can grow and lead.
pillars of construction Employee Perspectives that Shape Our Culture
Pillars of Construction is a monthly series that shares employee perspectives. Each spotlight aligns with cultural observances, holidays or key company focus areas, and keeps the story in the employee’s own words. Employees reflect on the experiences that shaped them, the communities they represent and the paths that brought them into construction.
Topics ranged from service and supplier diversity to sustainability and career growth, along with moments that recognized heritage and identity. Together, the stories reflect the range of backgrounds and viewpoints across the company and support ongoing conversations about how we work and show up for one another.
Today, we have an incredibly strong network of women from diverse backgrounds throughout the organization… one piece of advice I would give is the importance of being confident and proactive in one’s career… I recognized how essential it is to take control of your own career by actively seeking out training and development opportunities and clearly communicating your goals and ambitions. It’s critical for your own professional and personal growth. Becoming a great place to work demands consistent, ongoing effort. It’s not enough to simply aspire to be great.”
Irma Jauregui - Construction Operations Manager, Southern California
Women's History Month (March)
If someone had told me when I started my career in construction that my path would lead to not only building great buildings but also building a lasting impact in my community, I might not have believed them. Yet, as I look back on my 10 years with DPR, I’m reminded that the true foundation of our industry isn’t concrete and steel—it’s all about people… Whether I’m coordinating a million-dollar fundraiser or leading a SSG pre-con team, success comes from building trust, fostering collaboration, and never losing sight of the people at the heart of every project.”
Thomas Bancroft - SSG Preconstruction Leader, San Diego, CA
Service September
On Veterans Day, I reflect on my journey from military planes in the Air Force to building the future in construction. To veterans considering their next step: construction is full of opportunity. The industry values leadership, discipline, and teamwork. Whether you’re starting out or changing course, there’s a place for you here to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact.”
Lee Causey Innovation Leader, Raleigh, NC
Veterans' Day (November)
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