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In the event environmental laws were passed in the countries where we operate that are applicable to our business, we would work with our business and functional leaders to implement any changes to our compliance programs or operations.
https://ir.huronconsultinggroup.com/static-files/aa9ff984-e856-455e-bf23-af349fa157b4 Since we do not manufacture, produce or distribute goods and our business operations do not generate hazardous wastes, the opportunities to make operational improvements to reduce our environmental impact are more limited than other i...
We regularly review and optimize our office footprint, and in 2021 we continued our hybrid inoffice and remote work approach.
Additionally, our team discontinued ordering single-use plastics in Huron offices as part of our commitment to eliminating waste.
For more information on our commitment to reducing energy consumption from our business operations, please see our Environmental Responsibility Policy.
As this was our first time assessing our environmental impact, we faced challenges in collecting data to measure our emissions.
Data was not consistently available across all sources, and some categories could not be accurately evaluated.
As shown in the graph, a significant majority of Huron’s total estimated GHG emissions are Scope derived from our employees’ business travel.
We expected there to be a decrease in GHG emissions in disruption to business travel.
When the impacts of COVID-an uptick in Scope 3 emissions in future years.
We realize the benefits remote work provides, including cost savings for our clients, a better work-life balance for our people, and reduced GHG emissions on the environment.
We are committed to measuring and disclosing our greenhouse gas emissions to reduce our impact on the environment and incorporate sustainable practices into our operations.
The GHG emissions in this chart cover only the emissions-producing activities listed and are estimated using the methods, emissions factors, and assumptions detailed in in our GHG Emissions Calculations Methodology.
They are not exhaustive of all of Huron’s GHG emissions-producing activities.
For more details on the methodology for these environmental impact calculations, please refer to Huron’s GHG Emissions Calculations Methodology in the Appendix.
As part of our commitment to climate action (SDG and raise awareness among our employees on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.
In September, our sustainability team held our second annual Green From Home Challenge.
We also hosted a regular lunch and learn series focusing on topics such as climate justice and consumption, with a featured guest speaker on Earth Day.
Our Portland Green Team members mobilized their commitment to protect our planet’s natural resources and ecosystems into action.
We believe our conduct should also demonstrate ethical leadership and promote a work environment that upholds our reputation for integrity, responsibility and trust.
Everyone who works for Huron is expected to contribute to the creation and maintenance of a respectful environment, and employees in management positions have a responsibility to foster a workplace that supports diversity, honesty, integrity, respect and trust.
The company is certified compliant with the International Standards Organization and such certification is subject to an annual 2021 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT | 37 https://www.huronconsultinggroup.com/legal/privacy-statement#:~:text=Huron%20takes%20reasonable%20and%20appropriate,the%20nature%20of%20th...
In Committee to oversee the company’s technology-related strategies, investments, and operational impacts and technology-related risks, including information security, data protection, cybersecurity and business continuity.
Our diversity metrics are based on our U.S. population, which comprises approximately employee population.
Glint defines employee engagement as the degree to which employees invest their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral energies toward positive organizational outcomes.
It requires Huron employees to conduct themselves and our business at the highest ethical standards, demonstrate ethical leadership and promote a work environment that upholds the company’s reputation for integrity and trust.
An employee’s obligations under the Code include handling actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and business relationships in an ethical manner; maintaining the confidentiality of company and client information; and maintaining a productive and professional work environment in which all individuals ...
Huron’s GHG emissions calculations were completed by AccountAbility, a global consulting and standards firm that works with organizations on ESG matters.
The structure of Huron’s emissions calculations was based off the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol’s Corporate Standard Revised Edition.
As this was Huron’s first time assessing its GHG calculations, several types of activity data were not readily available.
As such, Huron’s GHG calculations were limited to minimum recommended inclusions for professional services office-based environments.
Stationary Combustion: Stationary combustion refers to the combustion of fuels that are purchased by Huron and/or consumed at Huron’s office locations, including for activities such as office heating or on-site electricity generation or in equipment such as generators, boilers, furnaces and other types of stationary fu...
Huron’s stationary combustion activity has been estimated based on Huron’s total office square footage (excluding subleased locations) and U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) average energy consumption data.
Huron’s emissions calculations included fuel usage by fuel type for two company-owned aircraft.
Purchased Electricity: Purchased electricity refers to electricity supplied to Huron’s office locations by local utility providers or other off-site sources.
Non-air business travel activity data has been estimated based on rental car and gas expense data, Huron’s assumption about certain expenses for gasoline charges, and the EIA monthly retail gasoline price data.
Disclaimer: These GHG emissions calculations cover only the emissions producing activities listed; are estimated using the methods, emissions factors, and assumptions detailed above; and are not exhaustive of all of Huron’s GHG emissions-producing activities.
We will work with shareholder and stakeholder groups to make the report more meaningful and relevant to our changing environment.
Communication with the Board of Directors America’s Car-Mart, Inc. (Car-Mart or the Company) information about our businesses and highlights material about our environmental, social and governance activities.
• Our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint helped improve our energy efficiency.
Robust Social, Environmental, and Governance Practices We have never wavered from our commitment to living our core values since our start in 1981.
Many of our associates live in the communities they serve, and our demographics reflect the diversity and makeup of those communities.
We are building a working environment and a culture that attracts, develops, and retains motivated and high-performing associates.
We provide them with broader challenging opportunities, an environment that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and the ability to develop their career.
i t y R e p o r t Culture Fosters Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Car-Mart culture is one that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We view diversity as a crucial factor in reflecting the values and cultures of all our associates.
We are, after all, a locally operated business and our diversity must represent the community in which we serve.
We are an equal opportunity employer that strives also to have an environment representing the demographics of the area, including a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
We feature associate stories during heritage months throughout the year to celebrate diversity and raise awareness.
We appreciate the diversity of our workforce and the experiences and perspectives that individual associates bring to each other and to our customers.
The majority of calls during the last twelve months were related to human resource concerns or requests for information.
We recognize that highly productive and diverse associates are essential to our success and should be given equal opportunities to flourish in a barrier-free, non-discriminatory environment.
Further, our work environment supports our associates to put forth their best efforts in their position and have the opportunity for promotional and career advancement.
p o r t Health & Wellness Priorities For Associates We believe it is important to support the physical, mental, social, environmental, and financial well-being of our Car-Mart associates at work and at home.
“He explains processes and ensures both understanding and the ‘bigger picture’ of how what they do impacts the business.
“This environment is constantly challenging us; it’s never complacent, and Curtis is there challenging his associates to be better every day,” Jeremy says.
Additional security and safeguards are provided through third-party security services and software in our cloud environment and data centers.
These third parties conduct and threat assessments against our environment.
Our daily work directly impacts our customers’ quality of life.
We will continue to leverage technology channels to ensure that we connect and engage with associates across our growing footprint.
During the Holiday season of that were donated to 25 children’s hospitals in our communities, as well as other nonprofits such as the Poshard Foundation in Carterville, IL and Potter Children’s Home in Bowling Green, KY.
We enjoy performing charitable deeds such as delivering groceries or simply handing out gift and gas cards.
Evaluating Our Carbon Footprint At Car-Mart, we recognize that our company and associates have an impact on the environment.
We are committed to conducting operations at Car-Mart in an ethical and socially responsible way, and we are sensitive to the needs of the environment and the local communities in which we operate.
We respect the environment because we know that the future depends on how we care for it today.
Environmental stewardship aligns with our mission, vision and values, and makes good business sense for our associates and customers.
Further, we believe that a sustainable environment requires participation and cooperation from every associate, supplier, business partner and customer.
As a company, we are committed to reviewing the environmental impact of our operations and services and setting appropriate environmental improvement goals.
Studies are under way internally in their impact on climate and carbon footprint.
Starting in inspections for safety, environmental, and maintenance issues.
Replacing legacy lighting with LED lighting where possible during regularly scheduled maintenance • Adding energy saving motion sensitive lighting in • Utilizing timers for outdoor lighting at all dealerships lots.
Lights routinely turn on at dusk and off when there is sunlight • Retrofitting traditional fixtures with higher efficiency water-saving fixtures in remodels • Installing energy efficient HVAC systems on new buildings, remodels, and all replacements during routine maintenance • Improving energy efficiency and savings th...
This is a leased facility and a certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building.
The move promotes a better working environment that promotes safety and fosters creativity; further, it underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship because the building offers a wide range of green building features.
Extending Care for the Environment Operationally Our business strategy is based on sourcing, procuring, and offering “front- line ready” vehicles for our customers.
As such, we extend the life cycle of these vehicles and in turn lessen the environmental impact of used vehicle disposal.
At Car-Mart, we take a meticulous approach to selecting vehicles to purchase because we believe the quality and maintenance of a vehicle impacts the customer and the environment.
The condition report is followed by an associate test drive that allows the vehicle to reach full operating temperature.
Washing and detailing vehicles to ensure they are “Front-Line” ready, whether handled by Car-Mart associates or third parties, follow industry practices for water conversation and proper handling of detailing chemicals.
We educate all associates about the importance of minimal use of water and good conservation practices during these maintenance activities.
Good vehicle maintenance and proper driving habits can contribute to reducing a vehicle’s footprint on our planet.
We adhere to all local regulations on wastewater retention, conservation, landscaping, waste management and recycling.
Environmental Risks We understand and recognize the changing global climate impacts us all.
In addition to increased frequency, the increasing severity of hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and heat waves could significantly disrupt our dealership operations vis-a-vie regional economic impacts.
This has contributed to a reduction in our overall carbon footprint.
The Board of Directors believes that the Board should collectively possess a combination of skills, professional experience and diversity of backgrounds necessary to oversee our business.
This aligns with our overall commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion detailed earlier in this report.
In seeking a diversity of experiences, the Board works to select nominees that cover a range of viewpoints and perspectives.
Highlights of Governance Principles Our Board’s framework encourages diversity of thought and skill sets, and is grounded in sound governance policies and practices.
The information included in this report illustrates the commitment of America’s Car-Mart leadership team and Board of Directors to “doing the right thing” for custom ers, associates, communities, the environment, and shareholders.
We strive to be the world’s premier gaming entertainment company and seek to achieve that through a five-fold strategy focused on customer centricity, product innovation, global leadership, financial stewardship and, most pertinently for this letter, leadership on the world’s most pressing issues – be they environmenta...
For the last of these strategic pillars, this period of heightened reflection has resulted in a renewed commitment to and, in some cases, even an expansion upon our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals.
Foster diversity and inclusion by spending at least our annual, domestic, biddable procurement dollars with diverse suppliers.
In fact, by bringing the MGM Resorts Mega Solar Array online last June, we made significant progress against the Protecting the Planet goals listed above.
Furthermore, in addition to our goals related to diverse supplier spend, we recently developed a diversity cash investment strategy and have completed deposits in regional minority banks and minority depository institutions.
This document tells the story of how MGM Resorts remains focused on embracing humanity and protecting the planet – efforts that truly matter to achieving the objectives of our stakeholders, to the health and longevity of our communities and environment, and, ultimately, to the success and profitability of our company.
Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, the company’s expectations regarding the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and the company’s ability to achieve its ESG goals.
This Social Impact & Sustainability Report includes certain extra-financial data and information that is subject to measurement uncertainties resulting from limitations inherent in the nature and the methods used for determining such data.
Some of our metrics, including most environmental metrics, are consolidated globally.
GOVERNANCE Our CEO and President as well as our Board of Directors’ CSR & Sustainability Committee are responsible for governing our environmental and social responsibility policies and programs.