putting esg goals into action
Our ESG Commitment
Environmental
- Appointed an environmental impact analysis lead
- Reduced Scope 1 (gas) emissions 6% from 2019 baseline
- Reduced Scope 2 (electric) emissions 8% from 2019 baseline
- Reduced water usage 70% from 2019 baseline
- Outlined long-term infrastructure roadmap to reduce environmental impact of AFS operations
- Assessment of current environmental impact, including key vendors
Social
- Investing in talent and developing skills for the future by offering a great employee experience
- Promulgating our belief and ongoing adherence to a core set of AFS values
- Appointed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer to continue to celebrate cultural diversity and recognition
- Frequent and energetic participation in various charitable events and organizations, contributing a total of $200,000 over five years
- Maintaining a major focus on employee health and wellbeing via health fairs, biometric screenings, and a health-related portal
- Promoting both client and employee relationships
Governance
- Operating according to a code of values and good government, including diverse leadership
- Effective and appropriate levels of risk and audit management
- Responsible, transparent, and compliant financial reporting
- Highest levels of data management, protection, security, and privacy
- Distributing rights and responsibilities among roles in the company
- Formal 3- to 5-year strategic planning process
- Newly developed leadership development program
