Adp 2021 CSR Report
Adp 2021 CSR Report
Sustainable Future
Global Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Issued: March 2022
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Table of Contents
CEO Message 3 Commitment to ESG 4 Governance 5 Innovation 15 Associates 21
Our Board 6 ADP’s Innovation Strategy 16 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 22
Ethics and Compliance 8 Enhancing our Clients’ Talent Acquisition
Data Privacy 11 HCM Landscape 17 and Retention 28
Data-Driven Innovation 19
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As a leading human capital management solutions provider who supports over 920,000 clients in more than 140 countries, ADP’s influence is far-reaching, as is our
responsibility to uphold the highest standards of care, quality and consideration of the global community. We have a duty as global citizens to act responsibly for
the greater good, to enable truly inclusive cultures and to do our part to protect shared resources. We believe those commitments require clear objectives,
consistent effort and measurable goals.
Anticipating Change intentionally choose to cultivate a culture that embraces all stewardship to diversity, philanthropy and promoting employee
Current times remind us that the world of work is in constant forms of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual identity and orienta- success around the world.
motion and the resulting shifts affect all aspects of our lives. tion, veteran status and ability. We embrace this philosophy at
We pledge to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
We are dedicated to staying ahead of change to help businesses all levels of our Company, from entry level to management and
and we are developing a Paris Agreement-compliant climate tran-
and their people fulfill their potential. Through our cutting-edge executive positions.
sition plan that will include short, medium and long-term global
technology and world-class expertise—we guide organizations
goals towards this target. As with our DEI goals, a portion of our
of every size across every industry to help them thrive through Advancing Technology executive compensation is linked to our efforts to reduce ADP’s
changing conditions. ADP technology enables employers to measure progress. environmental footprint.
Workforce tools, like ADP DataCloud, deliver actionable insights
At ADP, we constantly strive to embed socially responsible
Connecting People and provide employers with greater visibility into their work-
force. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Dashboard, for principles and practices into everything we do. Above all, we
Recent global events have underscored the depth of our connec-
example, allows employers to compare metrics, identify gaps remain optimistic about the future and committed to making
tion to each other. Emerging realities of the global economy have
and make recommendations on where to make investments to positive contributions that will benefit the world today and
magnified existing issues and in some cases, created new oppor-
strengthen their teams. for generations to come.
tunities. As an employer supporting other employers—we are
committed to attracting and retaining the world’s greatest talent Sincerely,
and being the kind of workplace where work aligns with purpose. Delivering Globally
ADP also embraces our role in giving back to and generating a
The global landscape also reinforces the importance of equity
lasting, positive impact on the communities in which we work
to all workers and to the businesses who benefit from their
and live. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) encompasses Carlos Rodriguez
contributions. We firmly believe diverse workforces drive inno-
everything from corporate governance, ethics and environmental Chief Executive Officer
vation and lead to better corporate performance. We value and
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ADP has a multi-faceted approach to identifying the environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities that have the most potential to impact the financial
value of our business. First, we draw from our talented pool of associates who have an astounding breadth of knowledge as it pertains to human capital
management and identifying the correlation between successful companies and engaged employees. Our associates also have deep expertise in the areas of
risk management and sustainable operations, which gives us a well-rounded body of knowledge to draw from. In addition to our associates, we also benefit
from interactions with other stakeholders such as our clients, investors, suppliers, communities, policymakers and both governmental and non-governmental
organizations that have engaged with us over time on these topics.
Report development prioritization We also conducted external benchmarking of peers with whom internal subject matter experts, who reviewed the results and
we both cooperate and compete for employees and business. We helped make the final determination as to what content priorities
As part of the development of our sustainability report, we evaluated our initiatives and disclosures relative to business- are currently most relevant for the success of our business. The
performed a benchmarking analysis in order to determine and relevant indicators identified by leading sustainability standards report contains disclosures on those indicators deemed to be
prioritize our disclosures with regard to the environmental, social and reporting organizations, including GRI, SASB and third-party priorities for our business and stakeholders. Our reporting will
and governance activities and initiatives within our organization. ESG research providers. continue to evolve in line with best practices and input from
This analysis was performed along multiple dimensions. our stakeholders. In some areas, we rely on U.S. statistics where
global numbers are not available.
We prioritized alignment with our business strategy and assessed
Data collection and analysis
materiality based on our business priorities, including:
To assess the relevance of our objectives, data elements from
• Driving growth
various publicly available data sources were evaluated for
• Meeting client and market needs
relevance and inclusion. We applied both a qualitative and
• Attracting, retaining and developing talent
quantitative lens to the data in order to classify the data points
• Operational efficiency
as having either high, medium or low relevance for our business
• Innovation that drives differentiation
and for our sustainability disclosures at this time. The results
• Risk management
of this benchmarking exercise were shared with the relevant
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Governance
ADP delivers on its brand promise through a culture that values ethics,
compliance and strong governance. Our commitment to operating responsibly
is intrinsic to our business strategy and is the principal philosophy behind the
products we design for our clients. This commitment begins with our Board of
Directors and cascades through our organization, ensuring that every associate
plays a role in reaching our own high expectations.
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Our Board
Our Board of Directors is dedicated to sound corporate governance practices that provide our
Board of Director Highlights
shareholders with meaningful rights and foster strong independent leadership in our board room.
Championing diversity means leading with diverse
We understand that creating sustainable long-term value for shareholders is only possible by com-
perspectives. We are proud of our progress in developing
mitting to strong governance practices and open dialogue through continuous direct engagement.
thorough representation at all levels of our business.
Below is the composition of our Board of Directors as of
Risk and strategy oversight March 2022:
Our Board of Directors oversees the Company’s enterprise risk assessment and integrated risk management activities.
These are designed to identify, prioritize, assess, monitor and mitigate various risks facing the Company, including risks 92% are independent
related to the execution of the Company’s operational and financial strategy. Our directors also take an active role in the 11 of our 12 directors are independent
oversight of the Company’s strategy at both the Board and Committee level, while management teams are responsible for
executing our business strategy.
33% are women
4 of our 12 directors are women
ESG governance
Our Board of Directors is directly focused on the long-term sustainability of our business. To support this goal, the
25% are racially diverse
Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee oversees the Company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG)
3 of our 12 directors are racially diverse
policies and programs. The Committee receives routine updates from ADP’s Chief Diversity and Talent Officer (CDTO),
and reports back on these matters to the Board. This arrangement allows our Board to engage with the Company more • 2 Hispanic/Latino directors
freely and across a broad range of ESG focus areas. Our Board has complete and open access to our CDTO, who spearheads • 1 Black director
our ESG Steering Committee to lead ADP’s ESG efforts. This Steering Committee is comprised of senior leaders at ADP
and their meetings occur on a quarterly basis to more effectively communicate and manage sustainability-related issues
affecting the Company, now and into the future. Average age of 61.6 years
The average age of our 12 directors is 61.6 years
For more information on the Board’s committees, governance policies and practices, including standards for director
independence, qualifications for board membership and the process for evaluating board performance, please refer to the
Corporate Governance Section of our website.
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We are proud of our culture and the values upon which it is centered—they form the
foundation of our ongoing success. One of our foremost core values, “Integrity is Audit Committee
Everything,” guides the actions of our leaders and associates for our Company and is
Oversight of the compliance and ethics programs
one of our competitive differentiators. Essential policies that guide ADP include:
Global Ethics
ADP’s Global Ethics team offers our associates advice, training, counsel and support on all aspects of the Code of
Business Conduct & Ethics and the Anti-Bribery Policy. In addition, Global Ethics conducts investigations into Global Ethics Global Compliance
ethical matters and issues reported through a variety of ways, including ADP’s Ethics Helpline, and supports the
Day-to-day operational Day-to-day operational
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in reporting to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee. responsibility for the responsibility for the
ethics program compliance program
Global Compliance
Compliance Committees
The Global Compliance team identifies and prioritizes compliance risks and determines if they are effectively
managed. Global Compliance activities not only reduce the likelihood of non-compliance with ADP policies and Day-to-day management
implementation and reporting
applicable laws, but also contribute to ADP’s profitability and growth by supporting compliance as a centerpiece at business unit/function level
of our products and services.
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In 2021, we took the next step in bolstering our risk management processes by adding a new leadership position of Chief
Data Officer (CDO) and have continued to improve our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. Our CDO will use our
existing ERM structures to identify areas of opportunity. Through this process, the CDO will help our team reevaluate
how we capture and address data risks, the findings of which will integrate with and further enhance our overall ERM
process.
As we continue building upon and improving our risk and assurance procedures, we are planning to perform an assess-
ment against an independent framework to further assess opportunity. We are committed to continuously improving and
investing in our risk management program for both our own security and our clients’ peace of mind.
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Campaign contributions
ADP has a strict policy of “no financial support” for any political candidate, party
or government office worldwide. ADP does not contribute funds to political cam-
paigns of any sort and does not sponsor or maintain a political action committee
(PAC). Read more on our Political Contributions Policy.
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Data Privacy
Technology allows people to work in new and productive ways, though in tandem has introduced new challenges to safeguarding everyone’s privacy. Processing personal data while staying on top
of the evolving compliance challenges of privacy and data protection is core to our business. As a service provider, we make individuals’ privacy and data security a priority in everything we do.
This is the reason why thousands of multinational enterprises and millions of employees, workers and consumers entrust ADP with their personal data. As a company that complies with privacy
legislation covering the personal data we hold for our own employees and business contacts, we have embedded privacy principles within our processes.
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• BCRs are policies developed internally among a group of companies that Privacy and data protection trainings
share a common parent
As global privacy legislation evolves, we make sure to provide our associates
•T
hey provide a consistent set of rules for transferring the personal data of with the tools and training needed to comply with all relevant laws. ADP
clients, employees and other individuals internationally regardless of where associates and contingent workers are trained on the appropriate use and
such data is processed handling of personal data. We employ various tools, techniques and programs
•B
CRs become legally binding once the EU Data Protection Authorities (DPA) to embed security safeguards into our associates’ and contingent workers’ day-
approve them (the DPAs are the regulators based in each of the EU’s Member to-day professional and personal lives.
States)
•T
he EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) expressly recognizes
BCRs as a means to safeguard the transfer of personal data out of the EU
•A
uthorities regard BCRs as the best option for protecting individuals’ privacy
rights in accordance with the GDPR requirements
•A
DP is in the process of obtaining approval from the UK Information
Commissioner for our UK BCRs to address the impact of Brexit
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Global Security
With an ever-changing digital landscape bringing limitless possibilities, new and complex security risks and threats are introduced. At ADP, security is integral to our products, our business
processes and infrastructure. We use advanced services and technology to deliver data security, data privacy, fraud prevention and crisis management.
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Innovation
At their core, our products are designed to serve people. To that aim, we
harness a variety of inputs through client collaboration, market trends
and our partnerships to better understand the evolving HCM needs of
organizations around the world. Our products are data-driven by design.
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As the creator of the payroll outsourcing industry, innovation is central to ADP’s identity. For
over 70 years, we’ve led the way in defining the future of business solutions. Our strategy is
simple: We innovate by anticipating the future of work and taking action in a way that empow-
ers us to shape its trajectory and address critical workforce needs through our solutions.
ADP provides clients with insights about their workforce, helping them better manage their human capital. We also
deliver innovation by creating tailored HCM ecosystems to suit each client’s individual need, resulting in a unique solution
that isn’t offered elsewhere. We’re using data to transform how great work gets done.
In harnessing the power of big data through machine learning (ML), ADP recognizes the importance of accountability,
transparency, privacy, explainability and governance, and in furtherance of those goals has established an active AI & Data
Ethics Committee, comprised of both industry leaders and ADP experts, which advises on emerging industry trends and
concerns and provides guidance with respect to compliance with the principles that ADP should follow while developing
products, systems and applications that involve artificial intelligence, ML and big data. Our AI & Data Ethics Committee
has published an Ethics in AI position statement, outlining a set of principles and processes that we have adopted to gov-
ern our ethical use of newer technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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By focusing on emerging trends, we can create solutions for the challenges facing the world today. By leveraging
anonymized and aggregated data, we have a unique opportunity to integrate data-driven insights into our products
and dashboards. Our products help organizations quantify and enhance their HR performance and identify solutions
to potential future problems. The better our clients understand their unique HCM landscape, the better the solutions
we can create. Some features are particularly noteworthy:
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As part of our focus on harnessing data, in 2021 we renewed and intensified our efforts at the ADP Research Institute (ADPRI).
ADPRI conducts research on evolving HCM trends and generates insights from collected data. ADPRI’s mission is to generate
data-driven discoveries about the world of work, to derive reliable economic indicators from these insights and openly share
them with the world.
As the world continues to navigate the impact of COVID-19, we wanted to bet- at ADPRI indicates that, while the WFH model grew in popularity during the
ter understand how the global workforce has transformed. Below is some of the pandemic, there are some benefits exclusive to on-site employees. As employers
research conducted by ADPRI. navigate forward, they may be compelled to offer a hybrid approach. To learn more
about this research, please see the article here.
Employee sentiment on the office help identify new strategies for supporting women’s advancement. This was the
exact topic at our Women@Work virtual summit in May 2021 where experts and
While the pandemic largely shifted many employees to work from home (WFH), leaders addressed the tough issues women face and shared advice for organiza-
employers are now exploring the benefits of keeping the WFH model, returning tions aiming to promote gender equity. To learn more, please see the article here.
to the office, or creating a hybrid approach using both methods. Our research
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Data-driven innovation
Our extensive experience navigating the constantly evolving workplace allows us to build adaptable tools that help our
clients work better. Informed by client feedback and data-driven research, the following are key trends and how ADP is
addressing them.
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Associates
We are on a transformative journey to advance human potential in powerful ways for
our clients and ourselves. We’re changing the world of work, where staying a step
ahead requires a collaborative and agile environment within a company focused on
stability, ethics and integrity. Our down-to-earth culture celebrates diverse perspec-
tives and creates a place where our people, and in turn our clients, can flourish. At
the core of ADP’s values lies the philosophy that “Each Person Counts”—that each
distinct voice fuels our innovation. With every step we take, we respect and embrace
diversity, and ensure we are inclusive of our associates, clients and business partners.
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At ADP, we know an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives cultivates the best ideas. We continually strive to
create a space where everyone is appreciated and valued for their unique individuality. That’s why we make diversity, equity
and inclusion (DE&I) the pillar of our one-of-a-kind culture and a business imperative. Our workforce is reflective of the commu-
nities where we live and work and the clients we serve. We believe in embedding these principles throughout ADP’s business,
from our policies to our products.
In December 2020, ADP joined OneTen, a coalition of leaders who are working We embrace race, ethnicity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity
together to cultivate economic opportunities for Black talent in America. and expression, veteran and disability status. Associates from entry level
Over the next 10 years, ADP and 50+ companies will upskill, hire and promote through executive leadership have a deep sense of belonging. To learn more,
We Bring Our Whole
one million Black individuals who do not have a four-year degree into family- please visit our website. Selves to Work at ADP
sustaining careers. It is our imperative to elevate under-represented groups and
serve as an industry DE&I champion and leader.
One of our guiding beliefs at ADP is that each and every associate has the potential and power to
positively impact our business and shape the innovative solutions and exceptional service we offer,”
said Bob Lockett, Chief Diversity and Talent Officer for ADP. “Within ADP and within the world of work,
we are committed to creating workplaces where people can thrive as their authentic selves and raise
the bar on their possibilities.”
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Our tens of thousands of ADP associates reflect the cultural diversity of the communities
Jun 2020 Junwhere
2021 we live and work. In June 2021, women represented 53 percent of
ADP’s global workforce and 42 percent of our global managers.
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Black or African American 7% 11% 6.6% 10.8%
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As we enter 2022, we are pleased to announce that we have reached and ADP’s business resource groups, several of which have been around for 10 years Cultivate (Black/African-American)
exceeded our goals. As of June 2021, 33 percent of our executives are women, or more, are evolving with our core business. While the BRG community will PRIDE (LGBTQ)
which meets the goal we had set to achieve by 2022. And, 23 percent of our maintain its mission of fostering diversity, culture and inclusion, ADP’s business
Military Strong (Military)
executive roles are held by associates who self-identify as individuals from resource groups are adopting an increased focus on and alignment to business
under-represented groups, which is 3 percent above our target for 2022. Inspire (Innovation)
outcomes and will help ADP identify diverse sales leads, supplier referrals and
candidate referrals. Generations (Multigenerational)
iWIN (International Women’s Inclusion Network)
Inclusive language initiative BRG Connect
BRG Connect is a technology-enabled mentoring program that was launched • WiSL (Women in Sales Leadership)
Words matter. How we speak to each other matters. ADP strives to create a space by ADP’s business resource groups in 2019. The program has enabled over • Empower (Women in Technology)
that supports the diversity of our associates by carefully selecting the words we 1,384 mentoring connections and 11,000 mentor hours. We will continue to
Women in Leadership (Executive Women)
use. As we navigate an evolving world with changing social landscapes, we believe leverage the platform to enhance the associate experience at ADP.
it is important to continually evaluate our communication policies to identify and
remove outdated or insensitive language. With this aim, we introduced our inclusive BRG inclusion initiatives
language initiative: To establish inclusive language guidance and standards at ADP ADP’s business resource groups are part of our associates’ everyday experience. In
and ensure associates are equipped to understand and embrace this shift. addition to offering ongoing support, our BRGs sponsor cultural, educational, and
networking events, drive initiatives that help promote inclusion and serve their
We strive to be a leader that other organizations look to for best practices on communities through partnerships and volunteering.
identifying and adopting inclusive language. This requires us to be vigilant of
current sentiments within our communities and how individuals are affected by
major global events. As part of our journey, we listen to and embrace existing calls
for change and pioneer new calls for change where we can make a positive impact.
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We are focused on growing reciprocal relationships: ADP helps cultivate our In 2020, we expanded our commitment to diverse slates to all job levels at
partnerships’ talent pool through education, programming and resources. In turn, ADP, to ensure groups that have been historically under-represented have
we benefit from access to their talent database, chapter leadership, events and opportunity and access. We also employ diverse interview panels, to help
brand exposure. protect against “in-group” or similarity bias in the hiring process. In addition,
in 2021 we removed the college degree requirement to work at ADP, where
permissible, to broaden the talent pool from which we can pull.
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Great companies are built by great people. Our strengths-based culture, purpose driven leadership and inspiration of our
associates who live and breathe our ADP values allow us to provide an agile, creative and collaborative workplace. Our
talent strategy aims at attracting and retaining ambitious, passionate and overall top talent to continue to grow our
diverse and unique culture.
Internships •F
ertility management: Participants in this program, which include members
of ADP’s LGBTQ community and eligible single parents, receive personalized
To fill our pipeline with the best and brightest talent, we have established guidance and support to help them understand their fertility treatment
global internship programs enterprise-wide. By immersing students in ADP’s options. This includes coverage for fertility medications, in vitro fertilizations
culture, we can identify mutual fits with an end goal of full-time employment and egg freezing, among others.
after graduation. Internships are available both full-time and part-time and
provide networking events, learning opportunities and mentoring relationships. •A
doption and surrogacy reimbursement program: Associates who are look-
In the United States, we also travel to campuses across the country to meet stu- ing to grow their families through adoption or surrogacy can receive reimburse-
dents who are sharp, creative, driven and friendly. Find out more on our website. ment towards qualifying costs of adopting a child or arranging a surrogate.
• Back-up care program: Regular associates who work 20 hours or more per week
Benefits can utilize our Back-Up Care Program when something unexpected disrupts their
childcare routine. For a small co-pay, associates have access to 10 back-up care
Our associates receive a competitive benefits package, intended to help them days each year, with high quality care provided by Bright Horizons.
enjoy physical, emotional and financial well-being and be productive members
•P
arental Leave: All regular associates who work at least 20 hours per week
of their teams. While exact benefits vary by employee and region, they typically
may be eligible for four weeks paid parental leave to be taken within six
include health care coverage, a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions,
months of the date their child is born, adopted or placed into foster care.
free wellness services, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs and
more. We particularly emphasize benefits that support our associates’ individual •O
n-demand tutoring: Formerly known as the Homework Connection, this
and family needs (parental leave, adoption/fertility benefits and programs to program affords associates up to 5 hours of free tutoring services per month
support caregivers). We constantly update our programs according to our for their dependents. This tutoring is available for both younger and older chil-
associates’ needs. For example, in the U.S. we offer the following programs: dren. We also offer support through the College Coach program for associates
with children who are in high school and preparing for college.
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Flexible work options Associates have access to the following wellness programs:
• Personal health checks
We empower our associates to create a solid work-life balance. We provide • Nutrition and fitness expert visits offering free consultation and programs
a comprehensive set of programs, practices, activities and resources to help • Employee assistance programs
associates choose productive and flexible work management solutions that are • Free therapy sessions to associates who require counseling and mental
best for them, ADP and our clients. To this end, in March 2022, ADP rolled out a health assistance
flexible work model to offer greater adaptability while preserving the ability to • Year-round CSR program that allows associates to volunteer and donate to
collaborate and leverage each other’s knowledge and experience. charitable causes close to their hearts
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The ability to offer insightful expertise to our clients and associates is one of our core values.
Harnessing Virtual Reality
Our associates are encouraged to challenge themselves, share their strengths, take risks and
find community. We believe in investing in team members to teach them the skills necessary The backdrop of the pandemic, social injustice and
for success and growth in their careers. economic disruptions have shown that associates need
The ADP talent journey begins with an innovative, engaging and comprehensive on-boarding process, followed by exten- emotional support, open communication and coaching
sive training and mentorship. With the rise of new hires working from home, we faced a new challenge of training asso- from their managers now more than ever. Leaders need
ciates on how to use our technology. To address this challenge, we introduced a novel training program that starts on the to be more authentic and connect with our associates on
associate’s mobile device and directly delivers a welcome message, information on our philosophies and set-up instruc- a human level to drive team and business performance.
tions using augmented reality. This early engagement in the learning cycle helps our associates become part of the ADP
Virtual Reality (VR) simulations are a personalized and
community and sets them up for long-term success.
effective approach to accelerate these skills in a realistic
Associates are also encouraged to get familiar with our culture by learning about our DE&I focus and our “Integrity is and measurable way. ADP piloted a VR training platform in
Everything” approach. To further enhance performance and career development, ADP associates have access to a wide
our Front-Line Leaders Program to over 1,000 participants
variety of professional and functional skills training well beyond on-boarding. All associates at ADP are also encouraged
to join BRGs where they can take advantage of mentoring programs, learning events and even safely experiment with in 2021. This will enable managers to better navigate
leadership skills as a local chapter leader. We also build leadership capabilities for current and future leaders with targeted essential conversations and challenging scenarios with
and inclusive leadership development programs. At ADP, we focus on continuously improving our leadership develop- team members in a simulated, immersive environment that
ment offerings to meet evolving business needs including a current focus on digital skills and our transformation into a allows participants to freely learn and make mistakes in a
strengths-based organization.
safe space.
ADP’s learning organization is a hybrid model, with three main divisions of learning:
1. Leadership Development and Performance
2. Enterprise Learning
3. Worldwide Sales Operation Learning and Leadership
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and leadership roles in Business Resource Groups. The CG&D team also provides
ample opportunities to its volunteers to participate in stretch assignments which
through an increased understanding of their talents and interests and productive
interactions with their managers, which also helps them identify learning and
Enterprise Learning
offer the use of a wide array of skills like graphic design, project management, career growth opportunities. In addition, the tool regularly provides targeted tips ADP believes empowering clients and associates through learning is integral to
translation, facilitating sessions and more. both to the associate and their manager based on individual strength profiles. its success, evidenced by strategic organizational goals tied directly to learning.
ADP’s functional learning and performance division, Enterprise Learning (EL), is
In addition to these opportunities, every April, we hold a CG&D Rally which is We also conduct an annual culture survey, myVoice, which provides another
entrenched in achieving these goals by helping clients, associates and ADP thrive
broadcast globally to all our associates as they participate in career-focused opportunity for our associates to share their opinions on important topics,
as our products, technologies and business practices transform. This is achieved
sessions and activities. What began as a 60-minute session several years ago, the including ethics, social responsibility, innovation and leadership. Particularly
through our mission to drive an effortless and dynamic learning experience that
Rally has gotten bigger and better—expanding to a 24-hour Rally in 2020 and our during the challenging events of the last two years, it was extremely important
positions our stakeholders for success.
first ever week-long Career Carnival Rally in 2021, with several thousand of our to hear our associates’ thoughts on working at ADP. The results remain
associates participating globally. overwhelmingly positive, with an overall culture score of 81 percent favorable.
To continue ADP’s commitment to our associates’ growth and development, we Redesigning training with AI
are also starting a new hire outreach program where we will connect with our Learning Business Council We optimize personalized, modern learning experiences and outcomes throughout
new hires right as they join ADP and provide them with the tools, resources and
ADP by leveraging technology, data, design and talent to ensure our programs
guidance needed so they can focus on their career right from the start. ADP’s Learning Business Council consists of senior leadership executives from
are engaging, insightful and impactful. In part, this is achieved through our
each business unit, as well as learning leaders from across the enterprise. The
At ADP we believe that our associates have their own definition of career success investments in digitized learning solutions that help associates and clients do
council collaborates to discuss and influence key strategic projects, issues and
that is not constant but always developing and changing. To support these goals, their jobs efficiently and effectively, including (but not limited to):
future opportunities.
we are always evolving in our endeavor to provide a great career growth and
•N
extGen knowledge management — This online knowledge base houses
development experience to our associates. For example, as a result of the pandemic, our training strategy had to pivot
information that helps associates service clients. It uses modern authoring
suddenly, enterprise-wide. Every program went virtual—often while in-progress.
techniques and advanced search technology to answer queries with relevant and
Every new-hire class stayed on schedule, every key initiative progressed without
Accelerating performance through fail and critical regulatory support was delivered. Additional training and
fast search results in the moment of need, with content that is easy to scan and
consume.
StandOut performance-support programs were rapidly implemented to guide clients and
associates though FFCRA/CARES Act payroll legislation. • I n-product learning — We embed guided walk-throughs within ADP’s products
StandOut powered by ADP is an innovative talent engagement and activation that provide instructional support to clients and associates in the flow of work,
platform. The tool is built on an initial strengths assessment of each team thus reducing effort, affording them the opportunity to learn how to get optimal
member, supported by weekly check-ins that enable alignment on priorities for use out of our products while completing their day-to-day tasks. These walk-
the week and reflection on activities associates love and loathe. This information throughs can be added or updated quickly, enabling us to deliver new instruction
allows our leaders to utilize the different strength profiles of their team members whenever there are new technologies or legislative changes.
more effectively and provide more targeted coaching. Our associates benefit
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earning Management System (LMS) — This system is our library for the Classes average between 160-240 hours for on-boarding training, with the
virtual, on-demand training courses that we design, deliver and manage for average length to first sales between 4-12 weeks, depending on the role and
associates (myLink2Learn) and clients (myLearning@ADP) alike, providing buying cycle of the targeted market.
instruction on everything from product knowledge to soft and technical skills. Brainshark
By maximizing data-driven sales, modern tools and a robust technology stack,
•A
ugmented Reality On-boarding — With more and more associates getting we place a large emphasis on sales and leadership training. Sales Leadership
To support our Worldwide Sales Operation
on-boarded remotely, we faced a new challenge of how to start the training starts when our successful salespeople mentor their first peer. Entering a
Learning and Leadership program, we started
process without in-person guidance. In response, we introduced augmented multifaceted leadership development program, intertwined with ADP Enterprise
reality on-boarding materials that allow new associates to scan a code on their Learning’s Career Growth planning, our sales leaders value the unique leveraging a new video-based tool called
phone where they are greeted with a welcome message and instructions for characteristics of each of their team members. From the formal classwork Brainshark. This program features AI-based
getting set up and started. This seamless, augmented-reality introduction for developing leaders, new leaders and executive leaders, they engage in coaching that leads trainees through different
provided our new associates with links to HR information and videos about role supportive, timely and relevant on-demand classes, connection calls and
scenarios, role-playing interactions between
getting started in their learning journeys. leadership mentoring sessions to fine tune their leadership skills.
potential and existing clients and their
In 2021, we virtualized these training programs, allowing them to be individual role within the ADP salesforce.
Worldwide Sales Operation Learning administered digitally across our operations to ensure that consistent and
This tool also helps streamline the feedback
high-quality training is available to our associates. We also introduced two new
and Leadership training packages focusing on remote selling: “Remote Selling the ADP Way,”
process for leaders by providing transparent
and “Mastering Remote Selling.” rubrics and universal grading features.
ADP pays special attention to our client-facing sales organization in regard
to on-boarding, tenured and leadership training. We support over 7,500 sales With a strong emphasis on promoting great talent within ADP, our commitment
associates, as well as additional sales support staff. to learning and development is a keystone to ADP’s future success. By making
Our focus on modern sales contains an emphasis on ethical selling including a significant and impactful connections with our associates and partners, and
diverse and inclusive approach to our buyer personas, roles, industry and market employing effective and appropriate communication, we create a dynamic team
needs. We believe this creates a salesforce that can fit ADP’s solutions to each culture that will drive performance.
unique buyer for a positive and productive future for all.
With new salespeople added to ADP’s sales teams each year representing ADP Recognition
in over 140 countries, each sales associate experiences a blended on-boarding
To see a list of awards and recognitions we received for our efforts in 2021,
journey involving their manager, mentor, peers and sales learning consultants,
please visit our website.
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Community
Acting responsibly is at the core of what we do. Our success comes from our
associates and the communities supporting them. By focusing ADP’s efforts
to improve the communities where we live and work, we are supporting
meaningful causes and constructing a foundation that allows our business
and our people to thrive.
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Community
Through our technology expertise, volunteerism, charitable giving, and a growing commitment to diverse suppliers, ADP is committed to giving back to communities where we live, work and
conduct business.
Philanthropy Supplier Diversity ADP’s Supplier Diversity Program continues to grow with proven success. Our FY
2021 achievements include:
The ADP Foundation is the center of our corporate social responsibility (CSR) ADP is committed to extending the shared values that diverse suppliers bring to
• Overall FY 2021 total: $367.2M
initiatives. It magnifies the impact of associate giving to causes that align with our business. We understand that creating partnerships with diverse suppliers is
• Diverse spend increased 9% since FY2019
our values and CSR focus areas. not only the right thing to do; it gives us a powerful business advantage.
• 16% of overall procurement spend with diverse suppliers
Services provided by the Foundation include: The primary goal of ADPs Supplier Diversity Program is to proactively identify, • 45% or $11.3M increase in spend with Hispanic American owned businesses
build relationships with and purchase goods and services from minority, women, • $3.1M in savings attributed to using diverse suppliers
• Oversight of ADP Cares, our global associate hardship fund
veteran-owned and other qualified diverse enterprises. We strive to partner
• Donation processing and matching program
with businesses that reflect the local and global markets we serve, while obtain-
• Review/approval of grant requests from charitable organizations Supplier Diversity
ing the highest level of quality goods and services for our clients.
• Determination of eligible charitable organizations and volunteer options
400 $367.2
• Fundraising for eligible charitable organizations Our Supplier Diversity Program supports: $335.7 $340.7
350
$94.1
300 • Woman-owned business enterprises $94.9 $98.7
Employee Giving • Minority-owned business enterprises
spend in millions
250 $273.1
200choice of • Veteran-owned business enterprises $240.8 $242.0
ADP’s myGiving online tool allows associates to donate to their
• Disabled-owned business enterprises
thousands of charitable organizations. ADP associates in the 150
U.S. can also
• LGBTQ+-owned business enterprises
participate in our Matching Gift Program, in which donations to eligible non-
100
• Small disadvantaged business enterprises
profit organizations are matched up to $5,000 per associate per50calendar
• Small business enterprises
year. Executive Committee members and our Board of Directors 0are eligible
2019 2020 2021 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021
to up to a $20,000 match, while executive level leaders are matched up to
$10,000 for their donations. In 2021, associate donations, including matches,
Tier 1 — direct spend with diverse suppliers
totaled $9 million, which represents a 14 percent increase over 2019.
Tier 2 — indirect spend with diverse suppliers
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Many small businesses are diverse businesses—some of which are our clients. Covid Impact—How ADP Helped
Supplier mentorship at ADP features one-on-one work, group discussions and
summits to help new and existing suppliers improve their business acumen, • ADP offered expedited payment methods to our diverse suppliers during
especially with large corporations. the pandemic
• Wellness checks on diverse suppliers
We are pleased with the progress we’ve made and want to keep moving the • Sharing information about ADP diverse suppliers internally and externally,
needle. Current initiatives include: sharing the success stories of diverse suppliers as it relates to a supplier
diversity win, use of diverse supplier list/dashboards to source new
• Increasing Minority, Veteran and LGBTQ+ spend by finding opportunities with
engagements
ADP business stakeholders
• Training and mentorship for new and existing suppliers
•P artnering with local, regional and national organizations that support sup-
plier diversity
Diverse Markets
Understanding, supporting and partnering with the diverse communities and
To help ensure that our bidding opportunities reach eligible diverse business
markets we serve is fundamental to our Corporate Social Responsibility mis-
enterprises, ADP works in conjunction with the following organizations and
sion. With these efforts and partnerships we drive both ADP’s brand image
councils:
through the solutions we provide, as well as build strategic partnerships to
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) investigate and harness new opportunities. In addition, we are committed to
• Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) creating a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and
• National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) that our increasingly diverse clientele can identify with.
• Disability: IN
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Environmental stewardship is essential to both our corporate social responsibility
program and our business strategy. We are committed to investigating new
environment and climate-related opportunities that will better serve our business,
clients and communities around the world. We believe that creating sustainable
products and streamlining our operations reduces our environmental impact and
drives efficiency, innovation and ultimately, long-term value-creation.
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Increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with our operations are central goals for our environmental sustainability program. Our primary sources of
greenhouse gas emissions come from our offices and data centers, and we are pleased to announce that we reached our 2014 goal of reducing emissions by 10 percent by the end of calendar
year 2020 in the United States.
ADP Pledge to achieve net zero Climate risk and opportunity management Energy and greenhouse gas reduction
greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 Climate change is an increasingly urgent topic that may have significant Throughout 2020, ADP invested in energy reduction initiatives that improved
impacts on our business, our associates and the international community. As efficiency, reduced energy consumption and decreased our emissions. Some
In 2021, we decided to make the commitment as an organization to achieve net
governments and markets consider a range of options to adapt to a changing examples include the upgrading of multiple data centers with lithium-ion bat-
zero greenhouse gas emissions across scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050. In our current
climate, the possibility of disruption grows. There are both risks and opportu- teries for increased operational longevity and reduced energy consumption,
fiscal year, we are developing a Paris Agreement-compliant climate transi-
nities present in these shifting landscapes, and we are committed to under- installing LED lighting, implementing new Building Management Systems
tion plan that will include short, medium and long-term global goals towards
standing and positioning ADP and our services to mitigate potential threats (BMS) to increase building efficiency and a revised travel policy. In total, we
this target, and we expect to set these goals against a pre-pandemic 2019
and capitalize on new markets as we navigate the impacts of climate change. reduced our 2020 electricity consumption by 65,000 MWh. ADP annually
baseline. We plan to invest in renewable energy, efficient infrastructure and
reports to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) regarding its emissions-reduc-
sustainable alternatives, among other things, to reach this goal, and look for- Our Board is committed to sound environmental practices and our Nominating/
tion initiatives. For more information on these efficiency projects and our 2020
ward to providing updates as we strive towards reducing our emissions. We are Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors has oversight of
emissions, visit CDP’s website here.
excited to have a portfolio of several projects already in motion to support the environmental sustainability, a responsibility which has been enshrined in the
goal, including the use of solar panels, replacement of legacy equipment and Committee’s charter for several years. The Committee is supported by the ESG
increased use of fuel cells at our facilities. We expect to formalize our targets Steering Committee on these matters and routinely updates our Board so that
in line with our operating plan and financial reporting cycle for fiscal year 2022 the Company can effectively address emission reduction matters as well as
and stakeholders will be able to find more information at sustainability.adp.com climate change mitigation and adaptation through key programs and policies,
when available. ensuring that our business operations are resilient to climate change impacts.
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Global Global
Scope
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emissions
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emissions Global Global
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emissions Global Global
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emissions
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location where energy is consumed.
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Fleet
As part of our commitment to reduce carbon emissions, we are updating our vehicle fleet with fuel-efficient vehicles. We currently have 81 charging ports across
13 locations, supporting over 200 registered users across the U.S., with offerings also in Spain, Australia, the UK, Italy and France.
* 2019 data has been updated from previously reported numbers to reflect independent, third-party verification of U.S. GHG emissions. After 2019, we expanded our verification scope globally and in doing
so we obtained additional empirical data related to certain international facilities. As such, our 2020 figure includes certain emissions that are not represented in our 2019 figure.
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Waste Management
We are re-imagining how we do everything, including what we do with our waste streams. We have a long history of
minimizing the waste we produce by promoting recycling and utilizing reusable and sustainable goods. Moving forward,
we will continue to investigate new diversion methods to reduce what we send to landfills. Furniture Donations in Northern
New Jersey
Our commitment to landfill diversion In calendar 2020, we closed multiple offices
Over the last six years, ADP has diverted 31,000 tons of waste from Electronic waste in New Jersey as part of our efforts to
landfills. Below are some of the ways we’re reducing the trash we send
Waste diversion and minimizing environmental impact are cornerstones of our consolidate our office space. Furniture from
to landfills. all these offices were collected and donated
sustainability program. Managing our electronic waste (e-waste) represented
a unique opportunity to advance both of these priorities. We are proud of our to Habitat for Humanity and Eva’s Village,
Donations e-waste recycling program and recycling our electronics across all our opera- where items went directly to their facilities.
tions. To accomplish this, ADP partners with an electronic waste recycler and
When closing office space, there is often excess furniture that ADP can no Included in this donation were tables, chairs,
reseller to reuse or recycle our electronic waste components. From anywhere
longer use. Instead of sending it to the landfill, we find organizations that
in our operations, the process is the same: each piece of equipment is collected, filing cabinets and office supplies.
can use the office furniture and donate it to them. Since 2015, we’ve donated
counted, certified and responsibly disposed. Prior to the recycling process, all
almost 18,000 total items to partnering organizations, helping those in need
data is wiped from the electronics to protect privacy and confidentiality.
and reducing our waste.
In calendar 2020, ADP recycled 147 tons of electronic waste.
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Data centers
To reduce ADP’s overall greenhouse gas emissions, we continue to assess and improve the energy efficiency of our data centers.
We look for ways to conserve energy by implementing passive design features, reconfiguring office design and investing in
efficient hardware and cooling systems.
We continue to rationalize our data center network as we offload some ADP- Efficiency upgrades
hosted workloads. We have decommissioned 24 data center facilities since
2015 and plan to rationalize another 4 through 2022, contributing to a reduc- Our data center in Elk Grove Village, IL recently received significant upgrades
tion in carbon footprint to its cooling system. Acquired in 1996, the facility was operating to capacity,
however the cooling infrastructure was struggling to meet demands. Utilizing a
ADP’s average data center Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) increased slightly 3-cell rooftop cooling tower as part of the new system, we adopted mechanical
from 1.65 to 1.69 between 2020 and 2021. However, in 2021 we were able to cooling which provides continuous, nonstop cooling whenever necessary. This
reduce the energy consumed by our data centers by 8 percent from the same upgrade both improved the data center’s overall resiliency by mitigating risk from
time last year through various IT and hardware upgrades. potential equipment failure and greatly increased its energy efficiency. This new
cooling system often runs well below its capacity, offering increased mechanical
efficiency. This increased efficiency reduces the energy we consume and results
in cost savings.
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GRI Index
GRI Disclosure Title Source
102-3 Location of headquarters One ADP Boulevard, Roseland, New Jersey, 07068
102-4 Location of operations 2021 10-K and also our list of worldwide locations
102-16 Values, principles, standards and norms of behavior View the Section
102-17 Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics Ethics Helpline
102-20 Executive-level responsibility for economic, environmental and social topic View the Section
102-21 Consulting stakeholders on economic, environmental and social topics View the Section
102-22 Composition of the highest governance body and its committees 2021 Proxy Statement
102-24 Nominating and selecting the highest governance body 2021 Proxy Statement
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GRI Disclosure Title Source
102-28 Evaluating the highest governance body’s performance View the Section and also 2021 Proxy Statement
102-29 Identifying and managing economic, environmental and social impact View the Section
102-31 Review of economic, environmental and social topics View the Section
102-32 Highest governance body’s role in sustainability reporting View the Section
102-46 Defining report content and topic boundaries View the Section
201-2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change View the Section
201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans See Note 10 in 2021 10-K
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GRI Disclosure Title Source
401-2 Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees View the Section
403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment and incident investigation View the Section
403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety View the Section
403-7 Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships View the Section
404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee View the Section
404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs View the Section
404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews View the Section
413-1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments and development programs View the Section
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SASB Disclosure
Our responses to the SASB disclosures were written in an attempt to include as much of the requested information as possible. This report is a continued step in our SASB journey and in
some instances, only partial information is available at this time. We look forward to reporting more comprehensively under this framework in the years ahead.
Environmental Footprint of (1) Total energy consumed, Please see ADP’s Energy and Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Data Centers sections of this report. TC-SI-130a.1
Hardware and Infrastructure (2) percentage grid electricity,
(3) percentage renewable
Data Privacy and Freedom Description of policies and practices The collection, storage, hosting, transfer, processing, disclosure, use, security, retention and destruction of personal information required to provide our services is done in TC-SI-220a.1
of Expression relating to behavioral advertising compliance with federal, state and foreign privacy, data protection and cyber security laws.
and user privacy
We are committed to respecting our users’ choices regarding their personal data. Only in rare circumstances, as described in our BCR, will we process user data for a legitimate
secondary purpose. We do not transfer personal data to third-party providers other than to perform ADP services, after they have contractually agreed to follow our privacy
principles. Further our products do not target children.
ADP does not have a unique retention schedule based on data or data types due to their varied nature across business units. To learn more, please see our Global Records
Information Management Program.
For more information on the scope and implementation of our practices related to user privacy, please see ADP’s Privacy page.
For more information on our Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) regarding the collection, retention, protection and usage of personal data, please see ADP’s Global Privacy Policy.
Number of users whose information ADP does not currently track this information. TC-SI-220a.2
is used for secondary purposes
Total amount of monetary losses Please see ADP’s 10-K and 10-Qs for a description of any material monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with user privacy. TC-SI-220a.3
as a result of legal proceedings
associated with user privacy
(1) Number of law enforcement Please see our 10-K and 10-Qs for a description of any materials requests from law enforcement. TC-SI-220a.4
requests for user information,
(2) number of users whose informa-
tion was requested,
(3) percentage resulting in disclosure
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Topic Accounting Metric Disclosure Code
Data Security (1) Number of data breaches, While ADP maintains and continually enhances its global security program, including extensive business, system, and network security controls and processes, issues that ADP TC-SI-230a.1
(2) percentage involving personally characterizes as security incidents do occasionally occur. Such security incidents do not necessarily constitute security breaches as defined by law. ADP’s policy requires the
identifiable information (PII), prompt reporting of all such security incidents, and appropriate investigation and evaluation to ensure that all incidents are addressed timely and effectively and in accordance
(3) number of users affected with ADP policy and applicable legal requirements. All issues to date have been limited in scope and have included, for example, hard copy or electronic misdeliveries of client
information.
Given today’s threat landscape, all large organizations are targeted by cyberattacks. ADP’s security program is designed to prevent or detect such attempts via ADP’s security
intelligence platform, while leveraging partnerships with law enforcement and threat intelligence organizations to enhance our capabilities. ADP’s incident response process
is initiated during any identified attempt.
Within ADP’s global security program, comprehensive enterprisewide policies and procedures are in place for managing, tracking and reporting security incidents. ADP’s security
policies require logging of all actual security incidents reported to ADP by its associates, clients or other third parties. Once a security incident is reported, ADP’s incident response
process is designed to ensure that all incidents are addressed in a timely and effective manner and are in accordance with ADP security policies, procedures and legal requirements.
When necessary, procedures for notifying clients without undue delay, as well as employees and all other parties who may be impacted by the incident, are initiated and
appropriate remedial actions are taken.
For more information please see our disclosure on Incident Management in our Data Security page.
Description of approach to ADP policy requires our management to promptly take appropriate actions and commit sufficient resources to reduce unacceptable loss exposures to acceptable levels. To meet TC-SI-230a.2
identifying and addressing data this objective ADP has an operational risk management framework and has deployed supporting procedures and tools across the enterprise. ADP Operational Risk Management
security risks, including use of is responsible for maintaining the framework while integrating with Enterprise Risk Management for aggregation and escalation. The ADP Executive Committee provides
third-party cybersecurity standards operational risk governance through the Executive Security Council, which is chaired by the Chief Security Officer and includes the CEO, President, COO, CFO, CAO, CIO, CHRO,
General Counsel, head of our Global Shared Services and head of our Global Product and Technology Organization.
The ADP operational risk management framework is based on the following industry standards:
• Overall Risk Process: Enterprise Risk Management–Integrated Framework (COSO-ERM); ISO 31000: 2009 Risk Management—Principles and Guidelines; The Risk IT Framework
(ISACA); COBIT 5 for Risk (ISACA); National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
• Risk Analysis Approach: The Open Group Risk Taxonomy Standard (O-RT); The Open Group Risk Analysis Standard (O-RA).
We are focused on ensuring that we are safeguarding and protecting personal and business information and client funds, and we devote significant resources to maintain and
regularly update our systems and processes. ADP’s vendors must meet our data security and privacy standards. Our vendor assurance process enables ADP to assess our vendors
prior to entering into a contract with them. Our vendors are contractually required to comply with ADP’s privacy principles.
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SASB Disclosure
Recruiting and Managing a Employee engagement as a percent Please see the Training and Development on page 29 of this report. TC-SI-330a.2
Global, Diverse and Skilled
Percentage of gender and racial/ Please see the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion section on page 21 of this report. TC-SI-330a.3
Workforce
ethnic group representations for
(1) management, (2) technical staff
and (3) all other employees
Managing System Risk Number of (1) performance issues ADP serves over 920,000 clients in more than 140 countries through an array of products and services that meet our clients’ unique human resource and compliance needs TC-SI-550a.1
and (2) service disruptions; (3) total across the globe. While rare, there are times when our products may experience temporary, unplanned service disruptions due to unforeseen circumstances. Typically, these
customer downtime outages are limited to one targeted region, product or country and do not impact the majority of our clients.
Description of business continuity ADP is committed to keeping our services and operations running smoothly to provide our clients with the best service possible. It’s our priority to identify and mitigate the TC-SI-550a.2
risks related to disruptions of technological, environmental, process and health risks that may interfere with the services we provide to our clients. For this reason, we have created an integrated framework
operations that lays out our mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery process.
For more information, please see our Business Resiliency Fact Sheet as well as the risks outlined in our 10-K and our proxy statement.
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2.1: End hunger and ensure access by all people to safe, Food donations: We make sizable donations through our ADP Foundation to areas with food insecurities and ensure our associates and their communities have
nutritious, and sufficient food all year round access to quality food. Many associates use their volunteer time to support organizations whose mission is to fight hunger.
3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and Fertility management: LGBTQ and single parent inclusive support for access to reproductive health services.
reproductive health-care services Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement program: Associates can receive reimbursement towards qualifying costs of adopting a child or arranging a surrogate.
Internships: To fill our pipeline with the best and brightest talent, we have established enterprise-wide, internship programs.
4.4: By 2030, substantially increase the number of On-demand tutoring: Formerly known as the Homework Connection, this program affords associates up to 5 hours of free tutoring services per month for
youth and adults who have relevant skills their dependents.
Scholarships: Supporting education through scholarships for children and giving to key education partners.
Community support: ADP provides philanthropic support to organizations that deliver resources to families impacted by domestic violence and socio-economic
5.1: E
nd all forms of discrimination against all inequalities.
women and girls everywhere
Patterns of unconscious bias training: Our recruiters are trained and equipped to uncover their individual unconscious biases during the hiring process.
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5.5: E
nsure women’s full and effective participation and
Advancing women in leadership (AWL): This program is designed to fill our pipeline of future executives in a way that is equitable and reflective of the workforce
equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of
population.
decision-making
Diversity, equity and inclusion dashboard: With this tool, our clients can quantify and track their own diversity data and compare it to similar companies and
local populations through ADP’s industry-leading workforce benchmarks.
5.B: Enable and promote empowerment through I.T. Empower BRG: Our women in technology BRG, providing training and guidance to women seeking to advance their career in technology.
Advance women in S.T.E.M.: With women being under-represented in STEM fields, ADP launched numerous initiatives and programs that provide opportunities
and encouragement for women looking to enter the field.
Supplier diversity: The primary goal for our supplier diversity program is to proactively identify, build relationships with and purchase goods and services from
9.2: Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization
qualified diverse enterprises.
Fostering under-represented talent: ADP’s partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions and other diverse
10.2: B
y 2030, empower and promote the social, campuses engage students at all stages of the student lifecycle to help develop a diverse talent pipeline.
economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective
Multiple Pathways Initiative: Aligned with OneTen, this program identifies best practices to promote skills-based hiring and makes recommendations for
of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion
participating organizations, like ADP to promote these practices and other talent acquisition processes that increase diversity.
or economic or other status
Diversity & Inclusion Talent Task Force: This program was developed to ensure equitable representation at all leadership levels for under-represented talent.
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Global Corporate
Social Responsibility CEO Message Commitment to ESG Governance Innovation Associates Community Environment Indices
Report
Diverse slates and panels: ADP has leveraged diverse slates, both gender and under-represented groups, to improve DE&I for years at the leadership level, and has
10.4: A
dopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social expanded the use of diverse slates to all job levels.
protection policies, and progressively achieve
greater equality ADP Foundation: We continually investigate new ways to use our business to meaningfully improve people’s lives, and through the this foundation we are
partnering and investing in organizations that help fight inequality around the world.
Investing in greenhouse gas reductions: ADP continues to invest in energy reduction initiatives that improve efficiency and decrease our emissions.
13.2: I ntegrate climate change measures into
LEED certifications: In addition to our existing LEED certified buildings, we are pursuing LEED certification (or equivalent) at a selection of our new buildings.
national policies, strategies and planning
Purchasing renewable energy: Wherever economically and geographically viable, we investigate opportunities to purchase renewable energy.
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