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Conduent Publishes 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report and Broadens ESG Initiatives
Highlights Company’s Commitment to ESG and Progress on CSR initiatives Alignment with United Nations Sustainability Development Goals and Sustainability
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[{"type":"text","content":"Highlights Company’s Commitment to ESG and Progress on CSR initiatives Alignment with United Nations Sustainability Development Goals and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Reporting Framework Continues FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a business process services and solutions company, today published its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which highlights the company’s continued progress in conducting business ethically, responsibly, and sustainably, while advancing its strategic Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives. “Conduent’s CSR accomplishments are a testament to not only our strong and inclusive culture, but also who we are and how we operate around the globe to better serve our stakeholders,” said Cliff Skelton, Conduent President and Chief Executive Officer. “Thanks to the hard work of our associates, we advanced our ESG initiatives while also modeling ethical behavior throughout our company. We strive to protect our planet, support our associates and communities, make a difference for millions of people through our solutions and responsibly govern our business.” Conduent’s 2021 CSR report highlights our commitments and progress, including: Environmental – Protecting our planet Reduced Scope 2 carbon emissions by 32% since 2019Recycled 16 million pounds of paper in 2021Recycled 36,700 electronic items in 2021Reduced real estate square footage by 55% since 2017 Social – Supporting our people and communities Allocated 25% of sourceable spending to diverse suppliers in the U.S.Volunteered 2,372 hours in support of local communitiesRecognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for DiversityRecognized by Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality in the U.S. and Mexico Social – Making a difference for millions through mission-critical solutions Distributed $125 billion in payments to support government programsTouched 75% of insured lives in the U.S. with Conduent ServicesProcessed approximately 3.3 billion tolling transactionsManaged 1.3 billion customer service interactions Governance and Ethics – Responsibly governing our business 87.5% of Conduent’s Board of Directors are independent37.5% of Conduent’s Board of Directors identify as female or ethnically diverse99% of Con...