Climate Change Data

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022 to 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022 to 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Leveraging chemicals and supplies with an array of environmental certifications, such as Green Seal, UL ECOLOGO, USDA Certified Biobased Products, and Green Guard Gold
  • Use of concentrated chemicals, which reduce water use and transportation loads, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions
  • Utilizing paper products that are 99% ECOLOGO certified, 50% compostable, 90% EPA compliant, and Green Seal Certified
  • Leveraging technology for improved outcomes, such as electrostatic sprayers that offer eco-friendly, touchless application for effective, even coverage of chemicals while reducing cross-contamination
  • Utilizing proprietary food production software and menu design to minimize food waste
  • Leveraging locally sourced produce, bakery goods, and dairy products, as available
  • Minimizing drop shipments of food products to reduce fuel consumption and resulting emissions
  • Ensuring major suppliers are committed to environmental management and sustainability initiatives
  • Fitting office space with window tinting and motion-detection and energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures to reduce energy consumption
  • Implementing a robust recycling program and the installation of filtered-water stations at our office to reduce the impact and usage of disposable products

Social Achievements

  • Named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” in 2023 by Newsweek and PLANT-A Insights Group
  • Named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters” in 2023 by Newsweek and PLANT-A Insights Group
  • Recognized as one of Newsweek and Statista’s “Most Trustworthy Companies in America” for the second consecutive year
  • Manager-In-Training (MIT) program with 1,606 enrolled, 529 promoted to Account Manager, and 10 promoted to District Manager in 2022
  • Leadership Empowerment Apprentice Program (LEAP) with almost two dozen associates completing the program and promoted into leadership roles since 2021
  • Going Beyond Assistance Fund (GBAF) distributed more than 250 grants totaling $250,000 since its inception in August 2021
  • Implemented a formal ongoing program to gauge employee satisfaction via anonymous surveys

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG Committee of the Board in 2022 to provide formal oversight of ESG initiatives
  • Code of Ethics and Business Conduct sets forth guidelines for the entire organization
  • All full-time and part-time employees receive training on ethics and anti-corruption policies and programs when they join the Company and receive annual training
  • Maintains an ethics and compliance hotline available 24/7 to all employees and other stakeholders

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Potential for reputational and business disruption which could occur under extreme weather and natural disasters
Mitigation Strategies
  • Monitor industry-focused information sources on evolving risks, evolving litigation patterns involving the industry, pay attention to the environmental concerns raised via shareholder proposals at companies in the sector, and seek input from our stakeholders

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Evaluate national and larger regional providers through obtaining and reviewing ESG-related reports, such as sustainability and certification reports
  • Use a procurement system that helps us to monitor supplier compliance across our range of standards and requirements
  • Regularly communicate with major suppliers regarding environmental and sustainability issues

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD

Awards & Recognition

  • Most Trustworthy Companies In America 2023
  • America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023
  • America’s Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2023
  • Military Times Best for Vets