Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)
• Climate Change
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved Management Level rating for 2020 submission to the CDP Climate Change survey, detailing calendar year 2019 greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related practices.
• Awarded the 2021 Silver Status Medal from EcoVadis for Corporate Social Responsibility Practices for the third consecutive year, placing in the top 16% of over 75,000 companies assessed.

Social Achievements

• Launched the Mosaic Program, a global talent development program for an inclusive group of entry- and mid-level colleagues.
• Offered a firm-wide mentorship program.
• Maintained a Colleague Advisory Council since 2018.
• Established the Korn Ferry Charitable Foundation with the mission of helping people exceed their potential through opportunity.
• Recognized by Working Mother as one of the 2020 100 Best Companies for parents, one of the 2020 Best Companies for Dads, and one of the 2020+ Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.
• Earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2021 Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index for the third consecutive year.

Governance Achievements

• Published 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report and inaugural SASB Report.
• Continued to achieve certification to internationally recognized standards for mature global privacy and security programs (ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO/IEC 27018:2019).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Significant disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting all reportable segments globally, resulting in decreased fee revenue and net income.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented cost-saving measures including position eliminations, base salary reductions, and furloughs.
• Executed business continuity plans to enhance balance sheet and liquidity position.
• Focused on internal initiatives to connect and support the workforce, such as a wellness campaign.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO/IEC 27018:2019

Awards & Recognition

• Forbes Magazine America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firm (5th Consecutive Year)
• HuntScanlon #1 Executive Search Firm in the Americas Top 50 Recruiters
• Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader in Sales Training Service Providers
• Everest Group Leader in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Star Performer (4th Consecutive Year)
• Forbes Magazine A Top Professional Search Firm (4th Consecutive Year)
• Working Mother 100 Best Companies (2020)
• Working Mother Best Companies for Dads (2020)
• Working Mother Top 75 Companies for Executive Women (2020)
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index - Perfect Score of 100 (2021)