Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Justice and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Corporate Governance
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Energy use decreased by an estimated 19% in 2020.
• Approximately 26% of waste was recycled in 2020.

Social Achievements

• 56% female representation on the Board of Directors (top 2% among publicly traded companies).
• Required unconscious bias and sensitivity training for all team members.
• Launched the AMN Diverse Business Pledge, supporting minority-owned businesses.
• 7 Employee Resource Groups engaging approximately 29% of the workforce.
• $164M spent with diverse suppliers in 2020.

Governance Achievements

• Enhanced diversity of the board with the appointment of Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams.
• Maintained a holistic and robust corporate governance program.
• Achieved ISS QualityScore rating of 1 out of 10 and MSCI AA Rating for ESG efforts.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and community engagement.
• Climate-related risks (physical and transition risks).

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed new programs to share information on COVID-19 and support healthcare professionals.
• Introduced a more robust process to evaluate and report on climate-related risks and opportunities through the TCFD framework.
• Working with landlords and property owners to reduce operational footprint and invest in green energy.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• AMN Diverse Business Pledge
• Collaboration with national diversity supplier councils

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Property damage
• Disruption to operations due to natural disasters

Transition Risks

• Policy and legal changes
• Technology requirements
• Market conditions
• Reputation management

Opportunities

• Transition to remote work environment
• Investment in lower emissions technologies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Third-party Assurance: KPMG LLP (for financial statements)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Awards & Recognition

• 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• 2020 Human Rights Campaign Foundation Corporate Equality Index
• 2020 Fortune 1000
• Forbes Magazine America’s Best Employers for Women
• National Diversity Council Leadership Excellence Award
• Staffing Industry Analysts Largest U.S. Healthcare Staffing Firms
• Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies 2020
• Highest Rating by Institutional Shareholder Services QualityScore (Social)
• Highest Rating by Institutional Shareholder Services QualityScore (Governance)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Health & Wellness for All
• Diversity, Equity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Set a goal to achieve net zero climate impact in direct operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2024
• Calculated enterprise-wide Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions for the 2019 baseline year.
• Committed to measuring Scope 3 GHG emissions in 2022 and setting Science-Based Targets by 2024 for Scopes 1, 2, and 3.

Social Achievements

• Partnered with FEMA and clients to administer millions of COVID-19 vaccines.
• 1,000+ Language Services interpreters impacted 12M+ patients.
• Spent $378M with small and diverse suppliers, including $190M with BIPOC, women, veteran, or disability-owned businesses.
• Committed $8.9M to nonprofits focused on social justice, DEI, health equity, and healthcare resilience.
• Launched AMN Healthcare Hardship Fund with $500,000 contribution.
• 67% of team members are women (60% of leaders, 40% of C-suite).
• 36% of team members are BIPOC (25% of leaders, 20% of C-suite).

Governance Achievements

• Developed ESG Strategy and Three-Year Roadmap aligned with UN SDGs.
• Achieved 56% women and 33% BIPOC representation on the Board of Directors.
• Implemented a Board Diversity “Rooney Rule”.
• CEO received the 2021 WCD Visionary Award for Strategic Leadership.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic's impact on healthcare professionals and the healthcare system.
• Supply chain disruptions.
• Climate change risks (physical and transition).

Mitigation Strategies

• Established a 24/7 crisis hotline and AMN Healthcare Hardship Fund.
• Provided mental health counseling and other support programs.
• Developed new cross-sector partnerships to improve access to COVID-19 testing and vaccines.
• Developed a comprehensive emissions abatement plan to reduce carbon footprint.
• Prioritized sustainability in office location selection and development.
• Implemented a robust Enterprise Risk Management program.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Vendor Development Program
• Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification for 100 minority-owned businesses
• Partnerships with minority business through the National and Regional Minority Supplier Development Councils
• Vendor Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events (hurricanes, wildfires, flooding)
• Gradual climate shifts (increased temperatures, water stress)

Transition Risks

• Policy and legal risks (carbon taxes, regulations)
• Technology risks (disruptive technologies)
• Market risks (shifts in demand, supply chain)
• Reputational risks (changing public perceptions)

Opportunities

• Increased energy efficiency
• Transition to renewable energy
• Assisting clients with energy efficiency and low-carbon transition

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Third-party Assurance: KPMG LLP

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3
• SDG 5
• SDG 8
• SDG 10
• SDG 13

Awards & Recognition

• Forbes America’s Best Large Employers (2022)
• Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (2018–2022)
• Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2018–2022)
• Fortune 1000 List (2020–2021)
• Forbes America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms (2021)
• Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies (2020–2022)
• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies (2022)
• Women’s Forum of New York Corporate Champion (2021)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Health & Wellness For All
• DEI
• Sustainability
• Responsible Governance

Environmental Achievements

• 34% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions since 2019 (partially due to office closures during the pandemic)
• Measured full Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions for 2020-2022
• Measured water & waste footprints for 2020-2022

Social Achievements

• Implemented a compensation infrastructure platform designed to achieve pay equity and career pathing consistency
• Launched two funds to help team members and healthcare professionals experiencing hardships
• Welcomed two new Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and expanded participation in eight other ERGs
• 250,000+ healthcare professional placements in 2022
• $961M in spend with diverse and/or small businesses (154% annual growth)
• $1.1M contributed to nonprofits focused on advancing health and health equity, DEI, and healthcare workforce resilience and pipeline

Governance Achievements

• Conducted 1st ESG Materiality Assessment
• Board engaged in ESG and participated in ESG educational events
• Enhanced TCFD & ESG reporting

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Healthcare labor shortage
• Climate change impacts on healthcare systems and operations
• Meeting increased stakeholder expectations on ESG

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in team member and healthcare professional well-being
• Measuring and reducing environmental footprint
• Strengthening ESG strategy and governance
• Collaborating with clients and industry partners
• Implementing scenario analysis to identify and quantify climate risks

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Vendor Code of Conduct covering legal & regulatory compliance, business practices & ethics, privacy & data protection, labor & human rights, environmental protection & sustainability, DEI

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Severe weather events impacting operations and supply chain
• Water stress
• Inland flooding
• Heatwaves
• Cyclones
• Drought

Transition Risks

• Increased compliance costs
• Carbon pricing
• Changes in customer behavior
• GHG reduction strategies impacting business operations
• Staffing shortages due to climate change-related illnesses

Opportunities

• Reputational enhancement
• Attracting talent and investment
• Technology advancements
• Market opportunities in sustainable healthcare solutions
• Value chain opportunities in collaborating with sustainable vendors and clients

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: Joint Commission certified through its Healthcare Staffing Services Certification Program

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
• Goal 13: Climate Action

Initiatives contributing to these goals are detailed throughout the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Telehealth and virtual care solutions

Awards & Recognition

• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
• Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies
• Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
• Forbes America’s Best Large Employers
• Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women
• National Association of Corporate Directors Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Governance
• Health and Wellness
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Procured EACs to ensure 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023
• Offset remaining 2023 Scopes 1 & 2 GHG emissions with Gold Standard improved cooking stove carbon credits
• Measured and disclosed full Scopes 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions for the last four years
• Set near- and long-term GHG emission reduction targets for full value chain (Scopes 1, 2, and 3)

Social Achievements

• Invested $2M+ in healthcare workforce resilience and diversity
• Launched Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Hardship Fund issued 122 grants totaling $417,000
• Caring for Caregivers Fund provided $219,000 to healthcare professionals

Governance Achievements

• Maintained award-winning Board diversity (56% women, 33% BIPOC)
• Earned Compliance Leader Verification from Ethisphere
• Conducted a voluntary privacy assessment based on NIST framework
• 30% of senior executives' bonuses tied to ESG goals

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Workforce shortages in healthcare
• Growing demand for healthcare workers
• Climate change impacts on healthcare
• Potential for regulatory changes impacting operations

Mitigation Strategies

• Investments in healthcare workforce pipeline, diversity, and resilience
• Setting science-based targets for GHG emissions
• Developing a transition plan to achieve emissions goals
• Monitoring new and upcoming regulations

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Vendor and Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events
• Drought
• Sea level rise

Transition Risks

• Market risks
• Operational risks
• Compliance risks
• Reputational risks

Opportunities

• Client partnerships
• Attraction of talent and investment
• Reputation and community building
• Technology

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: SSAE18 SOC 2 Type 2 (six consumer-facing applications)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 5: Gender Equality
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 13: Climate Action

Initiatives contribute to these goals through workforce development, health equity, supplier diversity, and climate action.

Awards & Recognition

• Ethisphere Compliance Leader Verification
• Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
• Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies
• Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare