Climate Change Data

Stephen Gould

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Waste Generated:1234 tons of corrugated packaging (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Ethical Business Practices
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 45% reduction in office paper purchases
  • Relocated global headquarters to a LEED Silver certified building
  • Recycled 1,234 tons of corrugated packaging since 2022
  • 1,000 trees planted in California and Texas
  • Launched a Sustainability Learning Series & Digital Learning Management System

Social Achievements

  • Donations to various charities (River Fund, Boys and Girls Club, World Central Kitchen, etc.)
  • 52% applicant diversity and 50% hire diversity in 2023
  • Annual Respect in the Workplace training
  • Launched a health and well-being newsletter in 2024

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a formal investigation process for workplace complaints
  • Administered pay equity and transparency education session in 2023
  • Launched updated Respect in the Workplace online training modules
  • 75% reduction in internal clicks on phishing test emails since 2018

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve ISO 27001 certification (cybersecurity)

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions
  • Maintaining high levels of colleague satisfaction
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing modeling capabilities to measure and analyze Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (partnership with Rise Energy Consulting)
  • Implementing a Zero Trust program in 2024 to improve cybersecurity
  • Conducting ESG assessment on top suppliers in 2024
  • Utilizing 90-day surveys for new staff and exit interviews to gather feedback

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: ESG assessment on top suppliers planned for summer 2024

Responsible Procurement
  • Stephen Gould’s Supplier Social Responsibility Guide

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1: No Poverty
  • Goal 2: Zero Hunger
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 15: Life on Land

Stephen Gould aligns its initiatives with these SDGs through various charitable donations, environmental initiatives, and employee well-being programs.

Awards & Recognition

  • 2023 Bronze medal by EcoVadis
  • Social Impact award from a major computer manufacturer