Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Digital responsibility
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Environmental stewardship
• Inclusive workplace

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced emissions footprint by investing in energy-efficient design and engineering tools, rightsizing offices, and purchasing sustainably sourced paper (95% in the US, working towards 100% globally)
• Over 40% reduction in total office square footage since 2013

Social Achievements

• Launched Women's Leadership Sponsorship program
• Offered McKinsey Emerging Leaders Programs to over 100 employees
• Provided access to LinkedIn Learning for employee skill enhancement
• Established Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for Black, Women, LGBTQ+, and Latiné employees
• Implemented health and wellness programs including Chill Days, mindfulness programs, emotional support, and financial wellness tools
• Red Cube Cares program organized global volunteer events, accumulating 630+ hours of service
• Employee Matching Gift program matched over $240,000 in employee donations
• Partnership with Volunteers of America for Operation Backpack campaign
• Inclusive Access program saved students over $1 billion since 2018

Governance Achievements

• Named a Chief Diversity Officer and a Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Implemented measures to minimize unconscious bias in hiring
• Mandated annual ethics and compliance training for all employees
• Maintained an “A” rating from SecurityScorecard since 2019
• Successfully completed SOC 2 Type 2 audit
• Achieved Level 2 certification for TX-RAMP

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Evolving risks and opportunities presented by the dynamic operating environment, including the use of new technology such as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)
• Increasing cyber risk targeting educational institutions

Mitigation Strategies

• Dedicated cross-functional teams to identify and manage risks and opportunities
• Mature and best-in-class cybersecurity program with leading-edge tools and automation
• Annual cybersecurity training for all employees and contractors

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Business Ethics and Anti-Corruption Standards
• Supplier Diversity program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Best Workplaces for Innovators: Education Fast Company 2023
• Equality 100 Award for Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion Human Rights Campaign 2023, 2022, 2021
• Most Trustworthy Companies in America Newsweek 2023
• America's Best Midsize Employers Forbes 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018
• Corporate Champion Award National Center for Learning Disabilities 2022