New report demonstrates companies’ commitment to sustainability and community.
WESTLAKE, Texas, March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Goosehead InsuranceToday,, Inc. (Goosehead or the Company), (NASDAQ: GSHD), released its inaugural 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. This new report shows Gooseheads commitment in investing in sustainable business practices, as well as operating with integrity, to drive results for all stakeholders, including clients, franchises and employees, business partners, investors, and shareholders.
Mark E. Jones, Chairman & CEO of Goosehead Insurance, stated that we are committed to upholding our operating principle, which starts with uncompromising integrity in everything we do. Goosehead’s inaugural ESG Report demonstrates the importance sustainability in our business and culture. It also shows how our operating principles permeate every aspect of our business, and our commitment to investing into our people, our technology, and our communities.
The report includes the following highlights:
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Participation from the community Gooseheads executives are strong advocates of philanthropic culture and support many charitable organizations, including: Folds of Honor North Texas (Community Partners of Dallas), Houston Food Bank, Houston Food Bank, The Equal Justice Initiative as well as NICU Helping hands and Hope Supply Company. In 2021, Goosehead founders Robyn and Mark Jones gave $101 million to Montana State University’s College of Nursing, the largest donation to a U.S. nursing school.
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Employee recruitment Goosehead has seen a 47% compound annual growth rate in its workforce since 2018, bringing the total number of employees to 1,290. Goosehead employees now own nearly 5% in Goosehead’s outstanding share Capital and have the opportunity of participating in an Employee Stock Buy Plan.
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Learning and DevelopmentGoosehead invites employees twice a year to apply for its internal Leadership Development Program. This program allows emerging leaders to be selected based on their performance, demonstrated propensity for serving others and other criteria. Goosehead also holds regular town hall meetings where it receives valuable feedback from its franchise network and agents. Goosehead has made over 3,000 platform improvements based on this feedback in 2021.
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Diversity and inclusionGoosehead prides its diversity and inclusive culture. Goosehead employs more than half its managers and employees women. Nearly 40% of its workforce is racially and ethnically diverse.
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Environmental impact:Goosehead has maintained a completely paperless client experience since 2015.
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Cyber and data SecurityOur management team is aware of the importance of information security. We are committed to protecting confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accessibility of all sensitive data that we have, including information about clients or individuals who do business with Goosehead. Goosehead does NOT sell client data. We protect personal information through technical safeguards and control.
For the complete report, please visit: ir.gooseheadinsurance.com/esg
Goosehead
Goosehead (NASDAQ GSHD), an innovative and rapidly growing independent personal lines insurance agency, distributes its products and other services across the United States. Goosehead was founded with the belief that the customer should be at the centre of our universe. We believe that every action we take should aim to provide extraordinary value by providing a wide range of products and a high-quality service experience. Goosehead represents 140 insurance companies that cover personal and small commercial lines. The company’s operations include 15 corporate sales offices as well as more than 2,151 franchise locations. For more information, please visit gooseheadinsurance.com.
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