Definitive Healthcare (Nasdaq: DH), a prominent figure in healthcare commercial intelligence, has unveiled its 2023 sustainability report. This annual release underscores Definitive Healthcare’s steadfast dedication to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and sustainably, epitomized by its implementation and oversight of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.
Jason Krantz, founder, executive chairman, and interim CEO of Definitive Healthcare, emphasized the company’s unwavering commitment to sustainable pursuits, citing it as integral to their enduring prosperity and a moral obligation to the global community. Krantz affirmed their pledge to continually minimize environmental impact while actively contributing to the well-being of the communities they serve.
Within the report, Definitive Healthcare delineated key sustainability focal points critical to its operations, stakeholders, and advancement. These encompassed the cultivation and administration of a globally diverse and inclusive workforce, data privacy and protection, and energy management to mitigate emissions.
Among the noteworthy 2023 ESG milestones spotlighted in the report were:
Environmental:
- Engaged an ESG consultant to quantify the company’s greenhouse gas emissions, establishing a benchmark for future comparison.
- Closed its least energy-efficient office, measured by GHG emissions per square foot.
Social:
- Enhanced gender and racial diversity representation at executive levels, with notable improvements seen among both technical and non-technical staff.
- Received accolades such as being named a Built In 2023 Top Midsize Company to Work for in Boston, and recognition as one of the Top Workplaces USA by Energage, alongside certification as a Great Place To Work in India.
- Demonstrated significant philanthropic efforts, contributing 1,940 volunteer hours and raising over $300,000 in charitable donations, including those facilitated through the DefinitiveCares program.
Governance:
- Successfully underwent a SOC2 assessment, earning an unqualified SOC2 Type II attestation across all five trust service criteria, excluding one recently acquired product line.
These achievements underscore Definitive Healthcare’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, serving as a testament to its multifaceted approach towards ethical, responsible, and environmentally conscious business practices.
