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Pega 2022 Global Impact Report Highlights Continued Commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance Initiatives
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the low-code platform provider empowering the world's leading enterprises to
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[{"type":"text","content":"CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the low-code platform provider empowering the world's leading enterprises to Build for Change®, today published its annual Impact Report. The report provides a transparent view into Pega's 2022 progress and contributions in its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) programs, including CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) efforts.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nPega strives to adapt quickly to support the people it serves and the communities they live in, especially during times of uncertainty. The 2022 Impact Report demonstrates Pega's commitment to respond to client challenges, provide a safe and inclusive environment for employees, and make a positive impact on the world. This year's report takes a closer look at the company's corporate and grassroots efforts across the following areas:\nSocial: Pega supports its people and communities through efforts aligned with its six core values – innovative, inclusive, passionate, engaging, genuine, and adaptable. Accomplishments include:\nA score of 95 out of 100 on the 2022 Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, one of the premier benchmarks for measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQIA+ workplace equality.Named a 2022 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index (DEI), the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.Supporting nonprofits and NGOs providing direct relief to Ukraine by raising nearly $300,000.Being named a Best Company for Women to Advance by Parity.org.Donating $80,660 to 61 charities in 15 countries through Fond, Pega's talent recognition program in which employees earn points to apply toward a donation to a featured charity of choice.Contributing to more than 350 nonprofits in 19 countries and participating in more than 100 volunteer events and projects globally.Environmental: Pega has established monitoring and measurement of its environmental impact as well as introduced technology enhancements to its products to help clients achieve their carbon-neutral goals. Highlights include:\nExpanding tracking and management of energy consumption and emissions at all global offices and managed spaces.Lowering energy consumption and associated...