( Photos at left ): Detra Hall , Cox Communications ; ( from left ) Aaron Brown and Huiet Joseph , Cox Enterprises , with ( center ) Mark Gwines at Gwines Corn Farm ; and ( from left ) Kris Waters and Gene Coleman , Cox Enterprises
OUR IMPACT GOALS
Caring for People Ensure our employees and communities thrive
Talent retention and acquisition have never been more important , especially as the job market remains in flux in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic . Employees want to trust their employer and they expect their employer to give back to its communities . ( In a recent Porter Novelli survey , 83 % of Gen Z respondents said they consider a company ’ s purpose when deciding where to work .)
“ Our CSR work is one of the top reasons our employees cite for feeling connected to Cox ,” said Maury Wolfe , vice president , corporate responsibility and social impact , Cox Enterprises . “ They want to know how we ’ re moving the needle of change , and we can ’ t do that unless we have data .”
Plus , ESG data can provide proof points behind Cox ’ s Purpose to make the world a better place , which can help the company stand out as a compelling partner for mission-driven businesses like BrightFarms .
Empower 34 million people to live more prosperous lives by 2034
Improve executive people of color representation by 50 % over 5 years
Spend $ 1 billion annually with diverse-owned suppliers by 2026
Protecting the Planet Leave the planet better for future generations
Where Is Cox on ESG ?
Cox ’ s ESG journey began when leaders from across the company came together in 2019 to develop an overall strategy . Forming a board committee focused on ESG demonstrated how much they valued its inclusion . From there , the company worked with accounting and consulting firm EY to conduct a “ materiality assessment ” to learn more about what kind of data it should track . Cox invested in cutting-edge software and a data management solution that pulls in data from across the enterprise and streamlines it , creating a more comprehensive overview .
The company will use the platform to set a baseline and track progress on meeting Cox ’ s ambitious 34 by 34 social impact goal to empower 34 million people by 2034 . Few companies are tracking social impact in this way , but Cox wanted to set an example .
“ We want to be a thought leader ,” said Maury . “ Because we are a Purpose-driven company , this type of reporting is crucial to not only the story we tell , but also to how we successfully and sustainably operate our businesses .”
Zero waste to landfill by 2024
Carbon neutral by 2034
Water neutral by 2034
Innovating for Impact Drive innovation that improves the world
Become a multibillion-dollar cleantech business by 2030
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