Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022-07 to 2023-06)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:200,973 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 1 Emissions:21,760 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 2 Emissions:93,949 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 3 Emissions:200,973 tCO2e (2020)
Total Energy Consumption:65,000 MWh reduction (2020)
Waste Generated:2,250 tons recycled (2020)
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Environment
- Community
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced electricity consumption by 65,000 MWh in 2020
- Recycled 147 tons of electronic waste in 2020
- Shredded and recycled over 1,600 tons of paper in 2020
- Recycled 2,250 tons of material in 2020
- Diverted 31,000 tons of waste from landfills over six years
- Reached 2014 goal of reducing emissions by 10% by the end of 2020 in the US
- Barcelona, Spain office operated on 100% renewable solar energy for the second consecutive year
- 100% of electricity for ADP’s offices in the Netherlands is provided by wind energy
Social Achievements
- Reached and exceeded 2022 goals for women and under-represented groups in executive positions (33% women, 23% under-represented groups)
- Trained over 2,000 leaders in mitigating unconscious bias in 2021
- Launched Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Talent Task Force to advance under-represented talent in leadership
- Associate donations, including matches, totaled $9 million in 2021 (14% increase over 2019)
- Launched BRG Connect mentoring program with over 1,384 mentoring connections and 11,000 mentor hours
- Received a 100% rating in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the thirteenth consecutive year
Governance Achievements
- 92% of Board of Directors are independent; 33% are women; 25% are racially diverse
- Implemented a new Chief Data Officer (CDO) position in 2021 to improve Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- 100% associate participation and completion of Code of Business Conduct & Ethics training in FY21
- ESG governance overseen by the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and ESG Steering Committee
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Short-term Goals:
- Develop a Paris Agreement-compliant climate transition plan with short, medium, and long-term goals
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Maintaining data security in an evolving digital landscape
- Ensuring equitable representation at all leadership levels for under-represented talent
- Climate change impacts on business operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Expedited payment methods to diverse suppliers during the pandemic
- Wellness checks on diverse suppliers
- Enhanced global security program with 350+ specialists
- Diversity & Inclusion Talent Task Force initiatives
- Development of a Paris Agreement-compliant climate transition plan
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Diversity Program targeting minority, women, veteran, and other diverse enterprises
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 9
- SDG 10
- SDG 13
Initiatives contributing to various UN Sustainable Development Goals
Reporting Period: 2022-07 to 2023-06
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:11,911 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:11,911 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:71,260 tCO2e (2022) Market-based
Total Energy Consumption:251,854 MWh (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 21% from 2019 baseline by 2022.
- Completed second on-site solar project in New Jersey providing 100% clean energy.
Social Achievements
- Launched IDEB Impact Council to align and amplify inclusion efforts.
- Expanded inclusive language initiative to over 20 countries.
- Increased U.S. associate volunteer hours by 37% in 2023 compared to 2022.
Governance Achievements
- 100% participation and completion of Code of Business Conduct & Ethics training in FY ‘23.
- Implemented a rigorous set of principles and related processes to govern its use of AI.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute global Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute global Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 25.2% by 2025 from a 2019 base year.
Environmental Challenges
- Fully analyzing value chain impacts and setting a Scope 3 reduction target.
- Managing climate-related risks and opportunities that could materially affect the business.
Mitigation Strategies
- Ongoing real estate optimization strategy, including rightsizing footprint and moving to energy-efficient facilities.
- Technology upgrades, consolidation, and optimization within data centers.
- Business Resiliency plans developed to avoid being impacted by climate-related risks.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Diversity Program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, LEED
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 Data Breakthrough Awards - Business Intelligence Solution of the Year
- 2022 HR Technology Conference - Top HR Product Award