H&R Block Publishes Fourth Annual ESG Report
21 September 2023 - 10:36PM
H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today published its fourth Annual
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for fiscal year
2023 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023). The ESG Report reflects
H&R Block’s ongoing commitment to transparency, sustainability,
and responsible business practices in key areas such as
environmental impact, social responsibility, corporate governance,
stakeholder engagement, and more.
“Our Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our
clients and communities everywhere. As part of this Purpose, we
believe in doing our part to be a responsible corporate citizen,
which has been a part of our culture and aspirations from the very
beginning,” said Jeff Jones, president and CEO of H&R Block.
“While still early in our journey, I am pleased with our efforts
and the progress we have made. Together, we can continue to create
a positive impact.”
Notable highlights from the 2023 Annual ESG Report include:
- In the Environmental landscape, H&R Block
developed a comprehensive GHG emissions inventory for global
operations, in line with the GHG Protocol, to provide greater
transparency on operational impacts. The company also launched its
‘Path to Print Less’ initiative to materially reduce paper
consumption over the next several years through smaller print sets,
continued client adoption of virtual tools, and scanning
documents.
- Regarding Social matters, the company
continues to live out Henry and Richard Bloch’s legacy of service,
develop new solutions and experiences that help ease the financial
burden of clients, support its associates, and give back to
communities through its Make Every Block Better impact platform.
- H&R Block commemorated the life and legacy of co-founder
Henry Bloch by proclaiming what would have been his 100th birthday
as ‘Make Every Block Better Day’. In honor of this milestone, 100
teams of associates volunteered throughout the community.
- Spruce, H&R Block’s mobile banking platform to help people
be better with money, was launched in the Assisted channel.
Feedback from users indicate that the available tools give them the
visibility and control that they have been missing in order to grow
their financial health and literacy.
- In partnership with the H&R Block Foundation and the Marion
and Henry Bloch Family Foundation, H&R Block pledged $10
million towards the South Loop Link project in Kansas City, where
its world headquarters is located. This project is designed to make
the downtown area more inclusive, equitable, and vibrant while
providing job opportunities and access to healthier
lifestyles.
- Related to Governance, H&R Block strives
to maintain a culture of integrity, transparency, and
accountability throughout all levels of the organization. The
company remains committed to furthering integration of ESG
considerations into decision-making processes, fostering a diverse
and inclusive workplace, understanding, and reducing its
environmental footprint, and actively engaging with
stakeholders.
For more information and to read H&R Block’s FY23 Annual ESG
Report, click here.
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 be better with money using its mobile banking app, Spruce.
Through Block Advisors and Wave, the company helps small-business
owners thrive with year-round bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and
payment processing solutions. For more information, visit H&R
Block News or follow @HRBlockNews on X.
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