TriNet, a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs),  announced it has been awarded “Prime” status from ISS ESG, as of April 26, 2024. ISS ESG is the responsible investment arm for Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), and evaluates companies utilizing publicly available environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

ISS ESG evaluates the sustainability performance of companies through the ISS ESG “ESG Corporate Rating”. ISS ESG measures performance across a scale and companies are categorized as Prime if they achieve or exceed ISS ESG’s industry-specific thresholds.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized for the environmental, social and governance initiatives TriNet has been passionate about for years,” said Samantha Wellington, Executive Vice President of Business Affairs, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary at TriNet. “Achieving Prime status reflects not only the quality of TriNet’s ESG performance but also the dedicated work of our TriNet colleagues in supporting our foundational commitment to corporate responsibility.”

TriNet released its third annual ESG report in November 2023, which provides transparency to stakeholders and details the company’s sustainability practices, social responsibility and robust corporate governance framework. To read TriNet’s 2023 ESG report and learn more about ESG program initiatives.

ISS ESG Corporate Rating employs a transparent methodology that applies a holistic view of ESG management and performance. ESG-related risks are considered, as are the opportunities for and impacts of a company and its value chain. ISS ESG ratings assess impacts on all relevant stakeholders and offer additional insight on relevant risks and opportunities.

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