Working to Change the World: ManpowerGroup's 2023-2024 ESG Report Highlights Commitment to Sustainable Growth and a People-First Future of Work
ManpowerGroup has released its 2023-2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, titled Working to Change the World: Creating Global Impact, One Job at a Time. This report highlights the company's commitment to sustainable growth and a people-first future of work.
Key Highlights
Planet
TIME Magazine Recognition: Named one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies in 2024.
Renewable Energy Commitment: Achieved 100% renewable electricity at ManpowerGroup Global Headquarters in Milwaukee, earning Energy Star certification. The LEED Gold certified building ranks in the top 25% of U.S. headquarters for energy efficiency, reducing overall electricity consumption by 18% in just one year. By the end of 2024, 43% of total electricity used by ManpowerGroup facilities in the U.S. will be renewably sourced.
Electric Vehicle Fleet Expansion: Grew electric vehicle fleet to over 500 vehicles while removing nearly 350 gas-powered vehicles.
People & Prosperity
Diversity in Leadership: The Executive Leadership Team now comprises 30% women, 40% racially diverse, and 70% non-U.S. born members, with 32 women on the 95-person Global Leadership Team.
Green Job Commitment: Reinforced commitment to train, develop, and place up to 10 million people in green jobs by 2030 to support global sustainability initiatives.
Experis Academy Initiatives: Joined the ServiceNow RiseUp program, conducting its first bootcamp to recruit, train, and place candidates in high-demand ServiceNow roles across Europe.
Skill Development: Over 240,000 individuals across 12 countries are learning new skills through Manpower’s MyPath platform.
Support for Refugees: Impacted nearly 30,000 refugees globally in 2023, advancing towards a three-year goal of supporting 48,000 refugees.
Mental Wellness Recognition: The Working Mindset program in the UK received accolades for its positive impact on mental wellness.
Youth Training Programs: Offered 2,400 hours of training through NEET-focused programs in Italy and France.
Principles of Governance
Ethical Leadership: Recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 15th time.
EcoVadis Platinum Medal: Achieved a Platinum medal in the 2023 EcoVadis assessment, placing in the top 1% of rated companies worldwide.
AI Ethics Guidelines: Continued updates to comprehensive guidelines for the ethical use of artificial intelligence.
LGBTQ+ Equality Recognition: Honored as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ+ equality by the Human Rights Campaign.
These achievements underscore ManpowerGroup's unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable business practices that prioritize social progress and environmental stewardship. As we look to the future, the company remains dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities that foster a brighter, more sustainable world for all.