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Impact
at Pega
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Impact
at Pega
What "impact" means at Pega
Explore highlights from Pega's environment, social, and governance (ESG) efforts for 2023.
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We increased employee volunteer hours by 40% from 2022.
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We achieved high marks on the Disability Equality Index and Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index.
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We launched two return-to-work programs to support professionals restarting their careers after a break.
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We received an EcoVadis Bronze sustainability rating.
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Environment
A commitment to build change for a sustainable future
We are continuing our sustainability efforts to help stop climate change by making our business more efficient and sustainable year over year.
We put pen to paper
We signed the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment letter and are working closely with SBTi to approve our emissions targets.
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People
New perspectives are not just welcome. They're necessary.
We're committed to providing a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to grow. Learn more about our values and what #LifeAtPega is all about.
Workplace excellence
We've been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace and received culture excellence awards for leadership, innovation, work-life flexibility, and compensation & benefits based on feedback from our employees.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
We come together to cultivate belonging for all
Explore our innovative DEIB strategies and learn about our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and our efforts to cultivate an inclusive culture at Pega.
Community
Together, we build positive change in our communities
To us, responsible corporate citizenship means sharing our time, talent, and resources through volunteer opportunities where our employees, partners, and clients live and work.
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Governance
Our standards are high with the governance to maintain them
As leaders in business innovation, we honor our commitment to the company as well as its employees, stakeholders, and clients. Our corporate governance practices reflect our high standard for excellence and compliance.