Braze , a leading comprehensive customer engagement platform that powers interactions between consumers and the brands they love, released its second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. The report includes a review of the company’s annual greenhouse gas emissions footprint, grantmaking efforts, and an overview of the company’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

“Over the past year, we’ve made strides toward achieving our mission of using our technology, ecosystem, and people to advance equitable growth, accelerate science-based climate solutions, and create opportunity for underserved groups within our communities,” said Rod McLeod, VP of Social Impact at Braze. “We are proud of the efforts outlined in our second annual ESG Report, and look forward to continuing to shape a future where inclusion and equity thrive alongside innovation.”

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“We are proud of the efforts outlined in our second annual ESG Report, and look forward to continuing to shape a future where inclusion and equity thrive alongside innovation.”

The report highlights key initiatives and accomplishments that illustrate the Braze vision for ESG including:

• Climate: Braze is committed to providing regular updates on its climate-related efforts. The company completed its annual greenhouse gas emissions measurement for FY’23, which includes scope 3 emissions.
• DEI: Braze is enhancing its manager training program to incorporate DEI-specific training within the curriculum, and has launched an inaugural company-wide mentorship initiative, which aims to cultivate a richer employee experience and foster a sense of community throughout our workforce. Additionally, Braze hosted its inaugural Employee Resource Group (ERG) Lead Summit, facilitating the exchange of experiences, insights, and best practices among ERG Leaders.
• Grantmaking: Since late last fall, the company has disbursed more than $500,000 to a variety of global nonprofits and charities. Braze plans to donate an aggregate of $500,000 across four years to the App Inventor Foundation, a nonprofit organization set up to support and enhance App Inventor and its educational goals. The company also launched an ERG Grants program, in which ERGs collectively awarded $250,000 in grants to 25 organizations that resonated with their core missions.
• Tech for Black Founders: There are now 25 companies in the Tech for Black Founders product grant program, and three companies have graduated from the program to become full-fledged Braze customers.

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