GRI Index
| Statement of use | ADP has reported in accordance with the GRI Standards for the period July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023. |
| GRI 1 used | GRI 1: Foundation 2021 |
| Applicable GRI Sector Standard(s) | None |
| General Disclosures | ||
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| GRI Standard/Other Source | Information/Location in Report | |
| GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 | 2-1 Organization details |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.: One ADP Boulevard, Roseland, New Jersey, 07068 ADP is listed on the Nasdaq exchange (NASDAQ: ADP). |
| 2-2 Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting | This report covers Automatic Data Processing, Inc. and its subsidiaries. | |
| 2-3 Reporting period, frequency and contact point |
Reporting period: 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 Frequency: Annual Contact point: Dawn Verrinder, Senior Director, Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability |
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| 2-4 Restatements of information | There were no restatements of information during the reporting period. | |
| 2-5 External assurance | At this time, ADP has decided to not seek external assurance for the report. ADP will investigate this for future years. | |
| 2-6 Activities, value chain, and other business relationships |
ADP is one of the world’s leading global technology companies providing comprehensive cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration. Our unmatched experience, expertise, insights and cutting-edge technology have transformed HCM from an administrative challenge to a strategic business advantage. Tailored to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes, we help them work smarter today so they can have more success tomorrow. We serve over 1 million clients and pay over 41 million workers in 140 countries and territories. Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market® under the symbol “ADP.” As of June 30, 2023, ADP had approximately 63,000 employees and generated $18 billion in revenue. ADP’s brands, products, and services are available at: adp.com. |
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| 2-7 Employees | As of June 30, 2023, ADP had approximately 63,000 employees. For demographic information see page 14 in this report. | |
| 2-8 Workers who are not employees | Given this data is immaterial to our business performance nor readily available, we choose not to disclose this data at this time. | |
| 2-9 Governance structure and composition |
ADP’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and the Committee Charters of the Board of Directors are available online at https://investors.adp.com/corporate-governance/governance-documents/default.aspx |
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| 2-10 Nomination and selection of the highest governance body |
Information about the nomination and selection of the highest governance body is available online at https://investors.adp.com/corporate-governance/governance-documents/default.aspx See also page 18 of our 2023 Proxy Statement. |
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| 2-11 Chair of the highest governance body |
ADP’s Chair of the highest governance body can be found online at https://investors.adp.com/corporate-governance/board-of-directors/default.aspx |
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| 2-12 Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts | See page 27 in this report. | |
| 2-13 Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts | See page 27 in this report. | |
| 2-14 Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting | The Board provides oversight of our approach to sustainability, corporate citizenship and social value creation, including our approach to corporate responsibility reporting. See page 32 of our 2023 Proxy. | |
| 2-15 Conflicts of interest | None. | |
| 2-16 Communication of critical concerns | All interested parties who wish to communicate with the board of directors, the audit committee, or the non-management directors, individually or as a group, may do so by sending a detailed letter to Mail Stop #E405, One ADP Boulevard, Roseland, New Jersey 07068, leaving a message for a return call at 973-974-5770 or sending an email to adp.audit.committee@adp.com. See page 32 of our proxy. | |
| 2-17 Collective knowledge of the highest governance body | A discussion of each director’s experience and skills can be found in our 2023 Proxy Statement beginning on page 8. | |
| 2-18 Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body | A comprehensive discussion of the evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body can be found in our 2023 Proxy Statement on pages 18-19. | |
| 2-19 Remuneration policies | A comprehensive discussion of director and executive compensation can be found in our 2023 Proxy Statement beginning on page 34. | |
| 2-20 Process to determine remuneration | A comprehensive discussion of director and executive compensation can be found in our 2023 Proxy Statement beginning on page 34. | |
| 2-21 Annual total compensation ratio | A comprehensive discussion of director and executive compensation can be found in our 2023 Proxy Statement beginning on page 34. | |
| 2-22 Statement on sustainable development strategy | See CEO Message, page 3 in this report. | |
| 2-23 Policy commitments |
ADP’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other corporate governance documents are available online at https://www.adp.com/about-adp/corporate-social-responsibility/ethics.aspx |
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| 2-24 Embedding policy commitments | ADP’s Board of Directors, primarily through its Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, provides oversight of ADP’s approach tosustainability and corporate social responsibility. See page 27 in this report. | |
| 2-25 Processes to remediate negative impacts | Our Ethics and Compliance Hotline enables anonymous reporting directly to the most senior levels of management. See page 28 in this report. | |
| 2-26 Mechanisms for seeking ad-vice and raising concerns | Our Ethics and Compliance Hotline enables anonymous reporting directly to the most senior levels of management. See page 28 in this report. | |
| 2-27 Compliance with laws and regulations | In 2023, there were no significant fines or sanctions for noncompliance with environmental laws or regulations. | |
| 2-28 Membership associations | Maria Black, President and CEO, is a member of the Business Roundtable. | |
| 2-29 Approach to stakeholder engagement | Ongoing engagement with various stakeholder groups is essential to advance our management of and progress on sustainability. We engage with investors, customers, employees, and local communities to understand the issues that are important to them and how ADP can impact them positively. See page 28 in this report. | |
| 2-30 Collective bargaining agreements | We do not have comprehensive data regarding works councils and collective bargaining, but we are committed to complying with all applicable | |
| Material Topics | ||
| GRI Standard/Other Source | Information/Location in Report | |
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-1 Process to determine material topics | See page 4 in this report. |
| 3-2 List of material topics | See page 4 in this report. | |
| Economic Performance | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-3 Management of Material Topics | See 2023 10-K. |
| GRI 201: Economic Performance (2016) | 201-1: Direct Economic Value Generated | See 2023 10-K. |
| 201-2: Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change | See page 10 in this report. | |
| 201-3: Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans | See our 2023 10-K, Note 10 of our Consolidated Financial Statements. | |
| Indirect Economic Impacts | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-3 Management of Material Topics | See page 24 in this report. |
| GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts (2016) | 203-1: Infrastructure investments and services supported | See page 24 in this report. |
| 203-2: Significant indirect economic impacts | See page 24 in this report. | |
| Procurement Practices | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-3 Management of Material Topics | See page 24 in this report. |
| GRI 204: Procurement Practices (2016) | 204-1: Proportion of spending on local suppliers | See page 24 in this report. |
| Materials | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-3 Management of Material Topics | See page 9 in this report. |
| GRI 301: Materials (2016) | 301-1: Materials used by weight or volume | See page 9 in this report. |
| Energy | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-3 Management of Material Topics | See See pages 6-7 in this report. |
| GRI 302: Energy (2016) | 302-1: Energy consumption within the organization | See See pages 6-7 in this report. |
| 302-4: Reduction of energy consumption | See See pages 6-7 in this report. | |
| Emissions | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-3 Management of Material Topics | See See pages 6-7 in this report. |
| GRI 305: Energy (2016) | 305-1: Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions | See See pages 6-7 in this report. |
| 305-2: Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions | See See pages 6-7 in this report. | |
| 305-3: Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions | See See pages 6-7 in this report. | |
| 305-5: Reduction of GHG emissions | See See pages 6-7 in this report. | |
| Waste | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 306-1: Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts | See page 9 in this report. |
| GRI 306: Waste (2020) | 306-2: Management of significant waste-related impacts | See page 9 in this report. |
| 306-3: Waste generated | See page 9 in this report. | |
| Employment | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-3 Management of Material Topics | See page 15 in this report. |
| GRI 401: Employment (2016) | 401-2: Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part time employees | See page 16 in this report. |
| 401-3: Parental leave | See page 17 in this report. | |
| Occupational Health and Safety | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-3 Management of Material Topics | See page 17 in this report. |
| GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety (2018) | 403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment and incident Investigation | See page 17 in this report. |
| 403-3 Occupational health services | See page 17 in this report. | |
| 403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety | See page 17 in this report. | |
| 403-6 Promotion of worker health | See page 18 in this report. | |
| 403-7 Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships | See page 17 in this report. | |
| Training and Education | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-3 Management of Material Topics | See page 18 in this report. |
| GRI 404: Training and Education 2016 | 404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee | See page 18 in this report. |
| 404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs | See page 18 in this report. | |
| 404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews | See page 18 in this report. | |
| Diversity and Equal Employment | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-3 Management of Material Topics | See pages 14 and 27 in this report. |
| GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016 | 405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees | See pages 14 and 27 in this report. |
| Non-Discrimination | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-3 Management of Material Topics | See page 27 in this report. |
| GRI 406: Non-Discrimination 2016 | 406-1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken | See our Code of Conduct at https://www.adp.com/about-adp/corporate-social-responsibility/ethics.aspx. |
| Local Communities | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-3 Management of Material Topics | See page 24-25 in this report. |
| GRI 413: Local Communities (2016) | 413-1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs | See page 24-25 in this report. |
| Public Policy | ||
| GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | 3-3 Management of Material Topics | See page 28 in this report. |
| GRI 415: Public Policy 2016 | 415-1 Political Contributions | See page 30 in this report. |