Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations are integrated into the policies and principles that govern our business and reflect our commitment to sustainable growth.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has long been an investor strategy, but it’s much more than that.
We believe that being able to excel in all three areas buoys a company’s reputation and productivity. Doing so is not just the right thing to do but it’s the smart thing to do. Businesses that becomes ESG leaders see better bottom-line results as well. We as an organization continue to challenge ourselves to improve our ESG performance for the benefit of our colleagues and, ultimately, the communities in which we operate.
“It’s our goal to continuously evaluate and improve our Environmental, Social and Governance performance, which ties into our mission of creating a safer, more sustainable and productive world.”
– Paul Marushka | President and CEO
Sustainability in Action
Visionary 200 Sustainability Summit 2022
We take environmental issues to heart.
As an ESG leader and a part of the Blackstone organization, which, too, has long championed ESG, we understand how important it is to not just “talk the talk” but to “walk the walk” when it comes to environmental sustainability. That means we are continually looking to improve our own organization.
In March 2021, Sphera officially signed a commitment letter to be part of the Science Based Targets initiative joining over 1,000 other organizations that have committed to reducing emissions. → Read how Sphera can help you set science-based targets.
In October 2021, Sphera committed to joining the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The UNGC is a voluntary initiative where some 12,000 organizations from 160-plus nations have pledged to incorporate universally accepted sustainability principles into their companies.
Our ESG Report
ESG principles inform the way Sphera runs our company. We take a highly coordinated approach, knitting these efforts together through a dedicated Sphera Sustainability Team that looks to apply our ESG policies, champion firmwide initiatives and regularly report progress to our stakeholders.
“We cannot get to where we need to be unless businesses take the lead, so focusing on ESG is critical for organizations to help make the planet a better place for everyone. And Sphera is working hard to do just that.”
– Mark Stach | Chief Services Officer
Helping to Reduce Our Footprint
We believe sustainability learning never ends.
In addition to the dozens of sustainability-focused external webinars we host every year, our experts also take turns sharing sustainable information to Spherions as well. Recently we’ve discussed topics ranging from palm oil and its impact on the environment to dietary tips for sustainability, and these sessions are always available to Spherions through Sphera University.
Helping to Reduce Our Footprint
We think sustainability should be every day, but we also have a special day.
Sphera hosts a yearly Sustainability Day, which allows our colleagues to get out and do good for the world. We’ve done beach cleanups, planted flowers at a senior living establishment, donated food and more. Sphera also encourages its colleagues to take part in a daily Litter Challenge.
Helping to Reduce Our Footprint
We love giving back to sustainable organizations.
Sphera supports organizations that help make the world a more sustainable place. In 2021, Sphera made donations to both the South Pole Kariba project to protect forests in Africa and the Rainforest Trust, which helps protect trees and endangered animals.
We take our social responsibility seriously.
Our vision is for everyone to feel valued and have a strong sense of belonging. Together we use our unique experiences and backgrounds to drive collaborative solutions that create a safer, more sustainable and productive world. To create a more inclusive workplace for everyone, Sphera adheres to a strong Diversity & Inclusion policy. Colleague Resource Groups represent opportunities for all Spherions to discuss social issues affecting diverse colleagues in a safe setting.
“Sphera is grounded in strong values, a collaborative culture, innovative solutions and centered on talents Spherions focused on partnering with our global customers to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.”
– Kimberly Kolb | Chief Human Resources Officer
Diversity & Inclusion
We are building a stronger, more inclusive community.
We implemented unconscious bias training as part of our core compliance curriculum at Sphera University to help solidify our efforts of making Sphera the most inclusive and welcoming place it can be. We also established a Black employee resource group in 2020 (the Black Employee Solidarity Team, or BEST), which encourages employees of all races to get together each and every month and discuss important issues affecting the Black community.
Diversity & Inclusion
Empowering women to succeed is just as important.
We believe in equal opportunities for all colleagues. To help support the women at Sphera, the company established the Women Excel, Grow, Empower, Transform (WEGET) employee resource group in 2021. Similar to the BEST Group, WEGET meets regularly to discuss issues, offers a mentoring program and is moving to even the distribution of leadership roles between men and women.
Diversity & Inclusion
We’ve built a strong culture based on our mission.
Sphera is truly a global company, but we recognize that we are the sum of our parts. Sphera’s local culture leads organize group activities every month to help Spherions stay connected when working remotely, give back to their communities and have fun.
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