The report provides an overview of the company’s global environment, social, and governance (ESG) program and practices
AUSTIN, Texas (March 3, 2022) — Khoros, an award-winning leader in digital-first customer engagement software and services, today released its first Khoros Annual Impact Report. The report outlines Khoros’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, its accomplishments, and progress throughout 2021, and sets a benchmark for how the company will continue to be a force for positive change.
“In 2020, we redoubled Khoros’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and corporate responsibility, and bringing our values to life for our employees, our customers, and our communities. I’m proud of the work our team has done thus far, and I’m proud to share our inaugural report to share that progress and reflect on how we can address gaps moving forward,” said Jack Blaha, CEO of Khoros.
“At Khoros, we view social and environmental responsibility as key drivers of organizational growth and long-term success. That’s why we formalized the ESG structure detailed in this report to provide strategic direction for our efforts, which we intend to review each year,” added Michael O’Donnell, Chief Talent Officer of Khoros.
Khoros’s ESG program is organized into three key categories: investing in our people, supporting our communities, and protecting our planet. Program highlights detailed in the first Khoros Annual Impact Report include:
Hiring a director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and implementing immediate policy changes across the organization to make Khoros an equitable workplace where employees and customers thrive.
Establishing four employee resource groups (ERG) to ensure marginalized Khorosians have a prominent voice and community, which roughly 15% of the Khoros global workforce joined.
Supporting employees by elevating onboarding and learning development opportunities, creating the Khoros Internship Program, investing in company leadership programs, and strengthening employee wellness and flexibility support.
Formalizing a pledge to give 2% of Khoros’s time and resources to support underrepresented groups.
Launching the Khoros Social Responsibility (KSR) Program to provide nonprofit and social good organizations free or discounted access to our award-winning software and services.
Taking the first steps toward cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in half by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
To view the 2021 Khoros Annual Impact Report, click here. For more information about Khoros’s platform for digital-first customer engagement, visit khoros.com.
About Khoros
Over 2,000 global brands, including one-third of the Fortune 100 companies, leverage the power of Khoros’s award-winning customer engagement platform to create customers for life. Our innovative enterprise solutions, including over 20 patented technologies, ensure success across digital customer service, messaging, chat, online brand communities, and social media management. Combined with our industry-leading services, Khoros enables brands to connect with customers throughout their entire digital journey.
Khoros powers more than 500 million daily digital interactions and leverages AI to turn these interactions into insights and action. Recognized nationally and locally as one of the Best Places to Work, Khoros has 11 offices globally and Vista Equity Partners is its lead investor. For more information, visit khoros.com.
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