Simulations Plus, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, FY2023)

Renewable Energy Share:100% at Lancaster, CA location

Switched Lancaster headquarters to 100% renewable energy through Lancaster Choice Energy’s Smart Choice program.
Reduced the number of physical servers in the Buffalo, NY data center from 140 to 60 units through virtualization, improving energy efficiency.
Implemented company-wide recycling efforts.

Supported academic research through partnerships, software donations, and sponsorships.
Funded awards and postdoctoral research.
Participated in the GivingTuesday movement, donating food, clothing, and financial support to organizations serving those in need.

Implemented a new unified Corporate Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Created a Corporate Data Protection Officer to standardize and advance the company-wide Data Protection & Customer Privacy framework.
Established a cross-functional ESG Steering Committee (in the process of being formed).

Short-term Goals:

Nominating Committee committed to considering qualified directors of diverse backgrounds.
Leveraging Cognigen's existing QMS to implement a company-wide system.

Vendor Qualification Process assessing cybersecurity, BC/DR planning, and employee compliance programs.

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI

Alignment with SDGs based on core business and citizenship initiatives.

Reduced footprint of US-based facilities by 35% from 19,300 sf to 12,400 sf.
Established a process to gather GHG emissions data points and set targets for expected SEC disclosure requirements.
Implemented LearnUpon LMS and Adobe e-signature to reduce in-person training travel and printed materials with virtual on-demand programs using digital materials.

Expanded University+ program to 307 free software licenses across 51 countries to further education in our industry and support the next generation of scientists.
Established a paid parental leave program to support working parents.
Implemented employee engagement & recognition software to further promote and foster a culture of appreciation and inclusion.
Conducted employee engagement survey to ensure culture alignment and success of internal programs and benefits.

Updated company privacy policy and processes in the PDP Program to reflect changes to global personal data protection laws.
Developed and published Human Rights Policy to support our commitment to human rights.
Engaged a third-party consulting firm to carry out a board evaluation process and joined NACD to support ongoing director education.
Implemented pay vs. performance analysis for SEC disclosure of company financial performance measure used to determine executive compensation.
Updated Code of Conduct policy to reflect that we and our business partners meet the standards of business governance, environmental sustainability, and human rights.