ShotSpotter, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental initiatives
- Community impact
- Privacy protection
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- 58% Reduction in the number of rhinos killed in the Kruger National Park coverage area per year
- Responsible sensor recycling and disposition of several thousand 3G sensors
- Reduced environmental impact through increased use of digital technologies and reduced employee travel
Social Achievements
- Protecting over 15 million individuals across over 910 square miles of global coverage
- Excellent Net Promoter Score rating from customers, with 86% agreeing ShotSpotter positively impacts victim assistance
- Improved police-community relations (61% of customers reported positive impact)
- Seven lives saved and a 29% decrease in homicides in West Palm Beach, FL
- Positive impact on community perceptions of police response to gun violence in Cincinnati, OH (based on a community survey)
Governance Achievements
- Certified as a Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year (92% of employees found ShotSpotter a great place to work)
- Implementation of policies promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity
- Meeting California's minimum requirements for female and underrepresented community directors on the board
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Increasing violent crimes, racial injustices, and the COVID-19 pandemic
- Balancing public safety with privacy concerns
Mitigation Strategies
- 100% remote operations and work-from-home practices during the pandemic
- Implementation of privacy protection efforts, including an independent audit and reduction of audio storage duration
- Community engagement initiatives to build trust and address concerns