Pegasystems Inc., the leading enterprise AI decisioning and workflow automation platform provider, has published its annual Impact Report for 2023. The report highlights Pega’s progress, developments, and contributions in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs, showcasing the company’s ability to adapt to emerging trends and challenges.
Social Initiatives:
- Workplace Inclusion:
- Recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion in the Disability Equality Index®.
- High score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.
- Return-to-Work Programs:
- North America: Supports professionals returning from career breaks.
- Pega India: Focuses on helping women restart their careers.
- Corporate Citizenship:
- Received Boston Business Journal’s 2023 Corporate Citizenship Award for the fourth year.
- Donated to over 350 organizations in 17 countries.
- Participated in more than 100 volunteer events globally.
- DEI&B Learning Modules:
- Developed modules to help employees understand and celebrate different identities and cultures.
Environmental Efforts:
- Energy and Water Usage Reduction:
- Achieved 2025 reduction goals ahead of schedule.
- Expanded tracking and management of global offices and spaces.
- Client Solutions:
- Pega Cloud® helps clients reduce energy consumption and carbon footprints.
- Leveraged Pega Cloud internally for energy efficiency.
- Climate Change Disclosures:
- Submitted to CDP to benchmark and improve environmental efforts.
- Hybrid Work Model:
- Maximized office space usage while reducing emissions and energy consumption.
- Waste Reduction:
- Reduced printed materials and promoted e-invoicing.
- Managed technology lifecycles to enhance recycling efforts.
Governance Standards:
- Corporate Governance Practices:
- Maintained high standards of excellence and compliance.
- Oversight by committees, leadership, and the Board.
- Policy Updates:
- Updated guidelines for employees, suppliers, and corporate governance.
- AI Ethics and Practices:
- Published AI Manifesto for responsible AI application.
- Ethical Bias Check and Pega T-Switch™ to detect AI bias and manage AI transparency thresholds.
Pegasystems’ 2023 Impact Report underscores the company’s dedication to ESG principles, highlighting significant advancements in social initiatives, environmental sustainability, and governance practices. Through these efforts, Pega continues to foster a positive impact on its people, clients, and communities.