Corporate Sustainability and ESG at Kelly
Kelly recognizes the critical importance of sustainability in addressing the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges. Kelly’s approach is based on the concept of creating shared value.
Our ApproachA Message From Our ESG Advisory CommitteeOur Strategic PrioritiesUnited Nations Sustainable Development GoalsStakeholder Engagement and MaterialityMateriality Assessment
We create shared value by delivering our promise of connecting people to work that enriches their lives while positively impacting the communities where we live and work. Our Corporate Sustainability and ESG approach focuses on this commitment of conducting business responsibly while amplifying our efforts to attract, retain, and provide equitable opportunities for our employees and talent through meaningful work.
As we continue delivering on our specialties and innovative solutions, our clients and business partners are key to our success. We actively engage with our stakeholders to understand their environmental, social, and governance commitments, and they depend on us as partners to help them achieve their sustainability and social impact objectives.
General CounselChief Accounting OfficerChief Audit ExecutiveChief Diversity OfficerChief Financial OfficerChief People OfficerChief Risk OfficerVice President, People ExperienceBusiness Unit RepresentativesCorporate Sustainability Team
Welcome to the 2023 Edition of Growing with Purpose. We are pleased to share our progress and affirm our commitment to ongoing leadership within the sustainability space.
In 2023, we honed our Corporate Sustainability and ESG strategy by enhancing collaboration and strategic coherence among our essential corporate divisions and business groups, further laying the groundwork for our future sustainability ambitions. By merging our sustainability and ESG initiatives with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), we achieved optimal synergy across the organization.
At the same time, our ESG Advisory Committee, which was formed in 2022 with a dedication to improving Kelly's impact in environmental, social, and governance matters, grew by adding a representative from each Business Unit. This expansion guarantees that the views of our customers, employees, and the communities we support are incorporated into our decision-making process.
Understanding the critical role the staffing industry plays not just in the economy, but in the fabric of society, the ESG Advisory Committee is keenly aware of Kelly’s broader responsibility. It's not just about offering staffing solutions; it's about actively addressing the pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges that confront us today.
Our resolve is to cultivate long-term value for all stakeholders, guided by strategic priorities that are as ambitious as they are imperative. The priorities set forth by the Kelly ESG Advisory Committee for 2024 are as follows:
Elevating our global environmental performance, acknowledging that the health of our planet is paramount.
Living out our noble purpose by connecting people to work in ways that enrich their lives. This includes a sharp focus on labor and human rights, increased community engagement, and skills-based volunteerism.
Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, believing in the strength that comes in return.
We hope you enjoy exploring this report for a comprehensive look at our 2023 progress on our commitments to making a difference, driving change, and creating a sustainable future for all.
Our Corporate Sustainability and ESG strategy is integrated into Kelly’s Enterprise goals and growth strategy. It is built on seven core pillars that strategically respond to stakeholder expectations, business risks, and opportunities across environmental, social, and governance issues. These core pillars are aligned with nine of the UN SDGs and support all programs and initiatives within our Corporate Sustainability and ESG strategy to ensure that internal resources and activities positively impact our triple bottom line.
In 2023, our Corporate Sustainability and ESG strategy was primarily focused on strengthening relationships and alignment between our key corporate functions and business teams, which continue to set the stage for our sustainability goals moving forward. To ensure alignment, we expanded our ESG Advisory Committee with a representative from each of our Business Units. Additionally, we integrated our Corporate Sustainability and ESG efforts into our Enterprise Risk Management program for optimal organizational synergy. From strengthening relationships with stakeholders through community focus and an emphasis on skills-based volunteering, to eliminating barriers to accessing work opportunities with programs like Equity@Work, we consistently create shared value.
Kelly supports the 17 UN SDGs and aligns our strategy with nine goals where we believe we can contribute to making the most impact.
Kelly actively engages with a broad range of global stakeholders who play a fundamental role in the growth and success of our business in the communities where we live and work.
Connecting with the people that our business may impact through diverse efforts, such as surveys, resource groups, and listening sessions, is essential to establishing trust, formulating effective strategies, and updating our stakeholders on the progress we are making in our corporate sustainability efforts.
Our leadership, employees, and talent
Clients
Suppliers
Community and non-government organizations
Government and regulators
Shareholders
American Staffing Association
Business Leaders for Michigan
Detroit Regional Chamber
Everest Group
Human Capital Institute
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals
OSHA Temporary Worker Initiative
Second Chance Business Coalition
Society of Human Resource Management Foundation
Staffing Industry Analysts
The Conference Board
The World Employment Confederation
Best Buddies International
CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project)
CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion
EcoVadis
General Data Protection Regulation
Global Reporting Initiative
United Nations Global Compact
Our Corporate Sustainability and ESG strategy is anchored in a formal materiality assessment that analyzes environmental, social, and governance issues based on their relevance to stakeholders, the severity of business risk, and their potential impact on our business success.
In 2021, we conducted our latest materiality assessment, which entailed a double materiality analysis and formal engagement with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, Kelly employees, talent, and other stakeholders in our value chain.
The materiality assessment enables us to identify the most significant issues to drive our Corporate Sustainability and ESG strategy and communicate our progress to our stakeholders through annual reporting.
Stakeholder Perception Analysis
Our Approach to Materiality:Step 1. Analysis of business context and identification of potential material issuesStep 2. Stakeholder engagementStep 3. Prioritization and validation of material topics
