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Conduent Forms Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Policy Committee
Committee reflects commitment to operating in a socially responsible manner including its ongoing focus on Environmental, Social and Governance practices
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[{"type":"text","content":"Committee reflects commitment to operating in a socially responsible manner including its ongoing focus on Environmental, Social and Governance practices\nFLORHAM PARK, N.J., April 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a business process services and solutions company, today announced that its Board of Directors has formed the Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Policy Committee as part of the company’s commitment to operating in a socially responsible manner. This committee was formed to ensure that Conduent’s business strategies and activities remain aligned with important matters related to sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). “Conduent’s dedication to economic, environmental, and social responsibility has always been an integral part of our long-term performance strategy,” said Cliff Skelton, Conduent CEO. “The creation of the Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Policy Committee by our Board of Directors represents an extension and strengthening of our ongoing commitment to conduct business in a socially responsible way.” The committee will be responsible for assisting the Board in providing oversight of Conduent’s material ESG and social responsibility related strategies, initiatives, investments and policies. Its focus areas will include: Impact of climate change and other environmental matters including energy and natural resource conservationSupply chain diversityEmployee health, safety and well-beingDiversity, equity and inclusionWorkforce human rightsPublic policy engagementCorporate charitable and philanthropic activities Earlier this year, Conduent announced the release of its 2019 ESG metrics, aligned with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework and highlighting its strong corporate responsibility and commitment to ESG transparency. Conduent will also release a Corporate Social Responsibility Report later this year that will include an updated SASB Disclosure Framework based on 2020 data. About Conduent Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of businesses and governments – creating exceptional outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. Through process, technology and our diverse and dedicated associates, Conduent solutions and ser...