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their communities. Serving as true partners, we apply creativity, innovation, and service to meet your unique requirements … and deliver breakthrough results.</p> </div> </section> </div> <div class=""> <section class="pageSection pageSection-twoCol contentWidth "> <div class="pageSection-twoCol_content"> <h3>United by Purpose</h3> <p>While we work across geographies, events, and a variety of live and on-demand platforms, we are One Emerald. Energized by change and action, we are united by a quest to help our customers break through obstacles and achieve success. We value transparency, trust, and integrity鈥攚orking closely to support the communities in which we live and work, and sharing a deep commitment to sustainability.</p> </div> <div class="pageSection-twoCol_content"> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-822" src="http://www.emeraldx.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/about_col_img.png" alt="" width="706" height="706" srcset="https://www.emeraldx.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/about_col_img.png 706w, https://www.emeraldx.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/about_col_img-300x300.png 300w, https://www.emeraldx.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/about_col_img-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px" /></p> </div> </section> </div> <div class=""> <section style=" background-image: url(https://www.emeraldx.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Values-img-background-1400x1214.png); " class="pageSection pageSection-valueTiles "> <h2 class="contentWidth"> Emerald's Values </h2> <div class="contentWidth valueTileWrapper" > <div class="valueTile"> <h3 class="tileTitle"> Excellence </h3> <div class="tileLineDecoration"></div> <p class="tileText"> We strive for excellence in all we do鈥攍eading with courage and integrity鈥攁nd fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where team members can grow and reach their highest potential </p> </div> <div class="valueTile"> <h3 class="tileTitle"> Agility </h3> <div class="tileLineDecoration"></div> <p class="tileText"> We constantly challenge ourselves to improve and innovate, creating new opportunities and ways of working that delight our customers and grow our skills </p> </div> <div class="valueTile"> <h3 class="tileTitle"> Commitment </h3> <div class="tileLineDecoration"></div> <p class="tileText"> We distinguish ourselves through the outcomes we deliver, the goals we hold ourselves responsible for, and the accountability we demonstrate towards our customers and each other </p> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class=""> <section class="pageSection pageSection-oneCol contentWidth "> <div class="pageSection-oneCol_content "> <h1>Inclusion &聽Diversity Mission Statement</h1> <p>At Emerald, we seek to create environments where everyone is valued and respected, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that nurtures talent, encourages self-expression, and celebrates the diversity of our employees and clients.</p> <p>We also know that we are on a journey of self-reflection and learning, as we strive to do better, every day. 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