Specialized Staffing Solutions
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented virtual conferencing platform, reducing travel between locations
- Implemented new applicant tracking software (ATS), reducing travel to SSS locations and paper consumption
- Installed water filtration systems, eliminating single-use plastic bottles & cups at all locations
- Recycle all paper through Shred-It program
- Restore, repurpose, and/or recycle all technology and equipment
- Implemented Ride-Share program in all markets
- Ensure office locations are situated along frequently used public transportation lines
Social Achievements
- Training & Development Hours by Employee: 7120
- Stay Interviews to provide feedback at key milestones & reduce turnover
- Quality Checks during duration of assignment for continued support, feedback, and turnover reduction
- Employee of the Month/Year program for additional supervisor feedback and performance incentive
- Career/skill training offered through key partnerships in our markets
- Established internal safety committee to provide monthly safety communication and audit training
- Implemented online form to easily report discrimination directly to SSS leadership
- Regular audits and updates of human rights policies to ensure equal treatment and access to resources for all employees
- Evaluations at all worksites before placements to ensure safe working conditions
- Incorporated EV Verify into ATS for ease of ensuring legal requirements for placement
Governance Achievements
- Two internal staff members selected annually to pursue their SHRM accreditation
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality
- Replace lighting with energy-efficient LED bulbs once the current supply has been depleted
- Update thermostats with smart technology for additional climate control based on locations with room for greatest improvement
- Increase audits of policies related to training/career development, human rights, personal time, family support, and benefits to bi-annually
- Implement supplier code of conduct to amplify the reach and efficacy of our sustainability efforts through external relationships and partnerships
- Achieve 100% staff participation and completion in internal Acts of Service program by meeting goal hours each year
- Increase staff presence on boards/committees with local 501(c)(3) organization with goal of 100% representation in all markets
- Increase internal Day of Service program to bi-annually with additional client participation where appropriate
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve "Silver", and then "Gold" rating from EcoVadis
- Complete GRI standard reporting for better tracking of goals and progress
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce overall carbon consumption year-over-year by 10%
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Implement supplier code of conduct