Report details progress to meet company's 2021 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals
The report contains detailed disclosures aligned with the
"Jack Henry's 2022 Sustainability Report serves as a meaningful milestone on our corporate responsibility journey," said
Highlights of the report include:
- This report discloses the demographic make-up of Jack Henry's workforce and efforts to foster an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. This is a top priority for Jack Henry, and the company has enhanced its recruiting practices to attract a broad pool of qualified and diverse talent. Additionally, the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion-oriented Business Innovation Groups, which are valuable in helping Jack Henry reach its strategic goals, experienced 24% growth in year-over-year membership.
- Data privacy and cybersecurity are more important than ever in today's world. This year's report expands the disclosure of Jack Henry's data privacy and cybersecurity practices.
- This year's report expands on examples of how Jack Henry's products and services can be a "force for good" in society. It also discusses how Jack Henry and its associates engaged in corporate citizenship and philanthropy opportunities.
- Jack Henry engaged a third party to assess climate-related risks, including acute and chronic physical risks and transition risks. Historically, Jack Henry has managed climate-related risks, including disaster recovery, in its risk hierarchy with regular reports provided to management, executive leadership, and the Board of Directors. In 2021, Jack Henry established a quarterly discussion of ESG matters with the Board of Directors, and functional managers also monitor and plan for climate-related risks through quarterly risk reviews.
- Combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions were 13.55% below fiscal year 2020 levels and approximately 16.66% below Jack Henry's baseline year of fiscal 2019. The company also conducted a Scope 3 GHG emissions screening to identify indirect emissions with the most material impact on its operations.
To read Jack Henry's 2022 Sustainability Report, stay up to date, and learn more visit https://discover.jackhenry.com/corporate-responsibility.
About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
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