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updated 18 days ago

Hireright Holdings Sustainability Profile

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Hireright Holdings, a leading provider of employment background screening solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a key player in the human resources technology industry, offering comprehensive services that include criminal background checks, employment verification, and drug testing. With a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Hireright is renowned for its innovative approach to background screening, leveraging advanced technology to deliver fast and accurate results. The company’s commitment to compliance and customer service has earned it a reputation for reliability and trustworthiness in the market. Hireright's unique blend of global reach and local expertise positions it as a preferred partner for organisations seeking to enhance their hiring processes while mitigating risk.

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50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Hireright Holdings's score of 50 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hireright Holdings's reported carbon emissions

HireRight Holdings, headquartered in the US, has set ambitious climate commitments but does not currently report specific carbon emissions data. The company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. For near-term targets, HireRight Holdings aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 51.6% per full-time equivalent (FTE) within the same timeframe. In the long term, HireRight Holdings has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2050, while also committing to a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per FTE by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, while specific emissions data is not available, HireRight Holdings demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability through its comprehensive reduction targets.

How Carbon Intensive is Hireright Holdings's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hireright Holdings's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hireright Holdings's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hireright Holdings is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hireright Holdings's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Hireright Holdings has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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