Commitment To Justice

Our CJI team developed a justice framework with a clear vision: Each of us has the power and responsibility to advance justice in our interactions, our choices, and most importantly in our work at Earthjustice.

The justice framework conceives of an “Ecosystem of Justice” that aims to achieve a truly democratic multi-racial society, incorporating and serving all people and the planet. This vision for advancing justice includes, among others, our clients, partners, communities, artists, donors, media, environmental, human and civil rights organizations, educators, policymakers, and of course, the courts. As the premier public interest environmental legal organization, Earthjustice plays a key role in the larger Ecosystem of Justice.

Our commitment to justice begins with our internal community grounded in our core values of justice, partnership, inclusion, and excellence. The justice framework we have adopted allows every staff member to locate themselves in our work. It invites every staff member to engage in a practice of justice that is informed, builds interconnectedness, encourages inclusive innovation, and maintains values-based accountability.

Critical inquiry is our key tool. We interrogate our choices to locate ourselves and to understand the impact that we have upon each other within Earthjustice, and consequently, the impact that Earthjustice has in the world. We use every decision as an opportunity to interrogate our desired impact, gather insight from necessary partners, and act in an informed and values driven way. It is a practice of justice that allows each person to bring their own experiences, skills, strengths, and critical thinking to our community and to our work.