Optiv’s annual ESG report highlights sustainability, safety, DEI and community outreach

DENVER, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ — Optivthe leader in cyber consulting and solutions, has published its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting Optiv’s passion for securing greatness for the world, while focusing on impact of it on three pillars:

• Secure and protect — Including managing customers’ cyber risks 24/7/365, putting cybersecurity at the heart of good governance; tightening data security and compliance activities; ensuring that leadership diversity is commensurate with our workforce; and encouraging compliance and reporting. Additional focus on evolving efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of our global operations.

• Expand talent and opportunities – Focusing on One Optiv, a culture that includes diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) priorities, as well as the evolving skills and career development training that support the growth and full potential of our people, services and advisory offerings.

• Building community — Highlighting the purpose-driven spirit of our people, as well as Optiv’s community engagement activities and our efforts to inspire and empower the cyber leaders of tomorrow. The organization is also focused on the use of diverse suppliers, our employee volunteers and the ways in which Optiv boosts underrepresented groups in cyber.

“During this time of economic uncertainty, some companies have chosen to scale back their ESG efforts, but Optiv is choosing to step in because it’s the right thing to do. From safety and sustainability to DEI and philanthropy, we integrate ESG principles in all aspects of our business in a way that is authentic to us,” said Optiv CEO Kevin Lynch. “As the world’s largest cybersecurity company, we have a responsibility to lead by example and inspire other organizations to join us in our quest for greatness – for businesses, people and the world. Amid today’s dynamic threat landscape, we are needed now more than ever, and Optiv is not only ready for the challenge, but built for this moment.”

Optiv exceeds industry benchmarks in several areas. Key highlights from the 2024 ESG report include:

• $329 million issued to 149 various suppliers in the US, Canada And Indiawhich amounts to 10% of Optiv’s total spend

• 81% of Optiv employees agree that they can show up at work as their authentic selves

• 29% of Optiv’s global workforce is female – 4% above the US industry average

• $500,000 in charitable contributions and in-kind donations linked to the Optiv Chips In program

• 59% of senior leaders and their direct reports are gender, ethnic or veteran diverse.

• More than 700 employees attended Optiv’s first virtual DEI fair, leading to a 5% increase in participation from Employee Resource Group

• 13 OptivCon events held across North Americaall of which include community engagement activations

“Our sustainability journey is one we are committed to making continued progress on, and managing cyber risk that supports effective governance and compliance is at the core of what we do for our nearly 6,000 customers and ourselves,” said Bill Croutch, executive vice president, general counsel and one of the executive sponsors of this year’s report. “Thanks to the efforts of our teams, Optiv has become a more responsible community partner and employer every year. There is a lot to be proud of, and at the same time, there is more work to do.”

Optiv’s ESG efforts align with the organization’s core values: committed, curious, inclusive, connected and courageous.

Download the report and read more about Optiv ESG at https://www.optiv.com/company/esg.

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Optiv is a leader in cyber consulting and solutions, providing strategic and technical expertise to nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. We work with organizations to advise, implement and operate complete cybersecurity programs, from strategy and managed security services to risk, integration and technology solutions. With customers at the center of our unparalleled ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs, we accelerate business progress like no other company can. At Optiv we manage cyber risks so you can secure your full potential. For more information, visit www.optiv.com.

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