our responsibility statement
Good Business, Better Communities
We believe good business means doing good — for people, community, and planet. Our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles guides how we work, collaborate, and grow.
Edmonton skyline - captured by Macri Photography and used with permission
Environmental stewardship
HDC (Hillmer Design and Creative) is a service-based business that strives to minimize its environmental footprint through conscious choices in daily operations and client work. We commit to:
- Prioritizing digital-first solutions to reduce paper and material waste.
- Partnering with local suppliers and contractors who demonstrate sustainable practices.
- We seek to source our products locally, whenever possible.
- Encouraging remote collaboration to reduce travel-related emissions.
- Choosing eco-conscious printing and packaging options whenever possible.
We continually seek ways to reduce our environmental impact and promote awareness of sustainability across our client and community networks.
Social Responsibility & Community Impact
We believe in the power of community and the importance of equitable opportunity. Hillmer Design and Creative contributes to building inclusive, thriving communities through our work, partnerships, and charitable giving.
Our priorities include:
- Empowering Women’s Economic Success: We focus our charitable giving and volunteer support on initiatives that uplift and empower women and ending gender-based violence
- Local Champions: We choose to work with organizations that contribute to local economic vitality. We launched Explore Strathcona County to champion local businesses.
- Accessibility & Inclusion: We design communications and marketing materials with accessibility and inclusivity in mind, ensuring messages can reach and resonate with diverse audiences.
- Supporting Seniors: We believe that age is a gift and we have an inherent responsibility as a society to support our elders.
We are proud members of the Women in Business Association Strathcona County and actively involved in many of their initiatives; recognized by the Safe Space Alliance as a trans and 2SLGBTQ+ safe space; volunteer with the Moose Hide Campaign annually; and are founding members of The Silver Connection Network. We also volunteer as content creators for the local guide Explore Strathcona County.
HDC Founder, Jennifer Hillmer, speaking at the Pink Tea for WIBA during her tenure as President.
governance and ethics
Integrity and transparency are central to how we operate. Hillmer Design and Creative commits to:
- Upholding fair, transparent, and ethical business practices.
- Protecting client confidentiality and intellectual property.
- Avoiding conflicts of interest and maintaining honesty in all communications.
- Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
- Continuously learning and improving in alignment with evolving ESG best practices.