Climate Change Data

Working Fields

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Workforce Development
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented van programs in Chittenden and Windsor Counties to provide carpool transportation for associates.

Social Achievements

  • Provided jobs and support to 265 associates.
  • Worked with 62 employers to fill jobs across 9 industries.
  • Partnered with 224 organizations for 418 referrals.
  • Expanded employee benefits package to include HRA, Simple IRA match, EAP access, unlimited PTO, and increased employer-covered health benefits.
  • Opened 3 new offices and hired 8 new employees.
  • Achieved Staffing Industry Analysts "Best Staffing Firm to Work For" award.

Governance Achievements

  • Achieved a B Impact Assessment score of 116.5, exceeding the B Corp certification threshold.
  • Received the 2022 Workforce Innovation Award from the Lake Champlain Chamber.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Establish environmental metrics and track environmental goals.
  • Achieve B Lab certification.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Grow each market by 1-2 placements per month for 150+% annual company growth.
  • Expand out-of-state reach.
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase workplace equity for associates and part-time employees.
  • Raise average wage by partnering with employers offering living wages.
  • Improve internal data collection using CRM and other resources.

Environmental Challenges

  • Inequity in benefits between permanent employees and associates/part-time staff.
  • Lack of environmental metrics and assessment of supply chain environmental impact.
  • Inability to guarantee a living wage due to employer-set placement wages.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Exploring solutions to address benefit disparities for associates.
  • Planning to implement an environmental management system and monitor key utility usage.
  • Focusing on providing associates with experience, resources, and support to increase earning potential over time and partnering with employers who offer living wages.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Impact Assessment

Awards & Recognition

  • Staffing Industry Analysts "Best Staffing Firm to Work For"
  • 2022 Workforce Innovation Award from the Lake Champlain Chamber