Robert Half International Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:97,659 tCO2e (Scope 3 market-based without radiative forcing)
Scope 1 Emissions:3,183 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:12,048 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:97,591 tCO2e (market-based without radiative forcing)
Renewable Energy Share:22.2% of total electricity consumption
Total Energy Consumption:63,309 MWh
Water Consumption:123.6 megaliters (approximately 36% of global square footage)
Waste Generated:160.7 tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- People
- Communities
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- 23% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions relative to the 2019 baseline.
- 52% reduction per full-time employee in Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel and employee commuting relative to the 2019 baseline.
- 24% of suppliers by spend have had targets validated by SBTi, with a further 12% having committed to do so.
Social Achievements
- More than doubled the total number of employee volunteer hours compared with 2022.
- 92% employee engagement (employees rating Robert Half/Protiviti as a great place to work).
- Launched learning programs focusing on inclusive behaviors and skills (allyship, psychological safety, unconscious bias).
Governance Achievements
- Appointed Susan Haseley as chief ESG and DEI officer.
- Conducted the first Human Rights Impact Assessment.
- Expanded Code of Business Conduct and Ethics training for all employees (added a module on human trafficking).
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 62% per full-time employee by 2032 from the 2019 baseline.
- 50% of suppliers by spend will have SBTs by 2027.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2032 from the 2019 baseline.
Environmental Challenges
- Limited data collection ability for waste and water due to all leased facilities.
- Increases in demand for business travel following the end of COVID-19 restrictions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Collaborated with landlords to improve data collection related to energy, water, and waste.
- Anticipate that changes made to the operating model during the pandemic will support longer-term travel emissions reductions.
- Implementing programs across all target areas and publicly reporting on progress annually.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of Procurement-managed suppliers in North America screened using environmental and social criteria (2023).
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Global Environmental Policy
- Global Human Rights Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001
Awards & Recognition
- Fortune’s Modern Board 25 list