H&R Block Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek
08 Dezember 2022 - 12:44AM
Newsweek announced today that H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) is among
its 2023 “America’s Most Responsible Companies.” This annual
recognition is given to organizations that have demonstrated
excellence in the areas of environmental, social, and corporate
governance responsibility.
“H&R Block has had a long-term commitment to people,
community and the planet, and in many ways, we’re just getting
started,” said Jeff Jones, President and CEO of H&R Block.
“Thank you to our associates, tax pros, and franchisees for giving
back to their communities, living out our Purpose, and doing their
part to be good corporate citizens.”
Companies were selected based on key performance indicators in
three areas of their annual ESG reports, along with consumer survey
results about brand responsibility. Environmental dimensions of the
report reviewed included waste, emissions, water use, energy use
and environmental engagement. Social was reviewed by leadership
diversity, employees, and philanthropy and engagement, while
governance was evaluated by disclosure and transparency, and
economic performance.
H&R Block released its ESG report in November, covering the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.The report demonstrated the
company’s continued push for advancement in its corporate
responsibility through creating a Connected Culture among
associates, building upon environmental policies, and giving back
to the community which it brings to life through its Make Every
Block Better community impact platform. Since its 2019 launch, Make
Every Block Better has positively impacted more than 950
communities across the U.S., supported 730,000 small business
owners and recorded more than 250,000 volunteer hours, all
laddering up to the company’s purpose: To provide help and inspire
confidence in our clients and communities everywhere.
Other top recognitions this year include Forbes World’s Best
Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Women, Forbes Best Employers
for Diversity and more. The company also received a 100% in the
Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, and became a 2022
Great Place to Work®.
Watch this video to learn more about how H&R Block cares for
the environment, works hard to reduce its impact, treat people
fairly, employ a diverse talent pool and impact the communities it
serves.
About H&R Block
H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) provides help and inspires
confidence in its clients and communities everywhere through global
tax preparation services, financial products, and small-business
solutions. The company blends digital innovation with human
expertise and care as it helps people get the best outcome at tax
time and also be better with money using its mobile banking app,
Spruce. Through Block Advisors and Wave, the company helps
small-business owners thrive with innovative products like Wave
Money, a mobile-first, small-business bank account and bookkeeping
solution, that manages bookkeeping automatically. For more
information, visit H&R Block News or follow @HRBlockNews on
Twitter.
For Further Information
Investor Relations:
Michaella Gallina, (816) 854-3022, michaella.gallina@hrblock.com
Jordyn Eskijian, (816) 854-5674, jordyn.eskijian@hrblock.com
Media Relations:
Angela Davied, (816) 854-5798, angela.davied@hrblock.com
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