Paychex, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethics
- Governance
- Privacy & Security
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Environment
- Employees
- Community
- Empowering Businesses
- Occupational Safety
Environmental Achievements
- Completed the CDP Climate Change report
- Adopted initiatives to reduce GHG emissions including geothermal HVAC systems, energy-efficient LEDs, electric car chargers, energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, paper usage reductions and waste recycling
- Board approved an ambition of reaching Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050
Social Achievements
- Expanded ESG strategic framework from four to nine pillars
- Created a new Nominating & ESG Committee to oversee sustainability objectives
- Increased the size of the Paychex Charitable Foundation to nearly $20 million and announced a Strategic Giving Framework focused on employee wellness
- Established managerial or board-level responsibility for diversity initiatives
- Implemented targeted recruitment activities, training, mentorship programs, and philanthropic support to organizations that support diverse communities
Governance Achievements
- Established a new Nominating & ESG Committee
- Improved Board diversity
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050
Environmental Challenges
- Overall recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has been uneven and presented challenges and risks from general economic uncertainty, changes in consumer demand, disruption of supply chains and challenges with hiring, labor and supply cost inflation
Mitigation Strategies
- Maintained health and safety standards for employees meeting all regulatory requirements while providing greater levels of flexibility to employees
- Remained committed to proactively supporting our clients through any lingering uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic and navigate the challenges of the future business environment
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Awards & Recognition
- HR Tech Award from Lighthouse Research & Advisory
- FORTUNE ® Magazine 2022 Worlds’ Most Admired Companies
- Business Intelligence Group 2022 BIG Innovation Award
- Forbes – America’s Best Employers for Diversity
- Ethisphere – World’s Most Ethical Companies
- Business Group on Health – Best Employers; Excellence in Health & Well-being