2023 ESG Reporting Framework and Standards Index
This index is based on Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) activities in fiscal year 2023, except otherwise noted. In FY23, we utilized the principles and practices outlined in globally accepted sustainability reporting frameworks to inform the content of this report. This report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards 2021, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
General Disclosures
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting
All of Science Applications International Corporation and its subsidiaries.
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Reporting period, frequency and contact point
This report covers activities during SAIC's fiscal year, the period January 29, 2022, through February 3, 2023, unless otherwise indicated. This material is reported annually. Please contact ESG@saic.com for questions about the report or reported information.
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Restatements of information
No significant changes to applicable operational boundaries, scope or measurement methodology during the reporting period.
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External assurance
External assurance was provided by JLL for all environmental data. All other metrics have been validated through our internal processes.
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SAIC’s 2023 TCFD Report, Metrics and Targets
Activities, value chain and other business relationships
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Governance structure and composition
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, Science Applications International Corporation Corporate Governance Documents
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Nomination and selection of the highest governance body
Science Applications International Corporation Proxy Statement
Science Applications International Corporation Corporate Governance Documents
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Chair of the highest governance body
Donna Morea, Chair of the Board, Independent
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Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts
Science Applications International Corporation Corporate Governance Documents
Board committees:
- Audit Committee
- Risk Oversight Committee
- Human Resources and Compensation Committee
- Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee has oversight for ESG and is the highest governing body of SAIC that oversees the management of ESG impacts.
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SAIC’s 2023 TCFD Report, Governance
Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report for details on:
- ESG Council
- Our Approach to ESG
- Governance
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Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report for details on:
- ESG Council
- Our Approach to ESG
- Governance
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SAIC’s 2023 TCFD Report, Governance
Conflicts of interest
Science Applications International Corporation Corporate Governance Guidelines, page 9
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Communication of critical concerns
SAIC maintains an enterprise-level Business Continuity Team (BCT) that is comprised of a cross-functional set of managers that identifies significant business risk and establishes recovery efforts in the event of a business disruption. The BCT reports to the Enterprise Risk Management Committee (ERMC) team that reports directly to the Risk Oversight Committee of the Board of Directors.
Stakeholders may report any concern through an independent third-party, which is available 24/7. All reports are held in strict confidence and can be made anonymously via phone at 800-760-4332 or online submission.
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Collective knowledge of the highest governance body
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Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body
Science Applications International Corporation Corporate Governance
Science Applications International Corporation Governance Documents
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Remuneration policies
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Process to determine remuneration
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Annual total compensation ratio
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Statement on sustainable development strategy
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, CEO Letter
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, Our Approach to ESG
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Policy commitments
Science Applications International Corporation SAIC Code of Conduct outlines our company’s commitment to business and professional conduct that is aligned to our values, principles and standards of behavior, in addition to legal and regulatory requirements.
As our Code of Conduct states, respect for human rights is at the core of SAIC's business practices. We adhere to all regulations prohibiting human trafficking and comply with all applicable local laws in the countries in which we operate. We place high importance on our ethical and inclusive culture and promote fair wage and labor practices. We believe that respect for human rights is an essential element of being good corporate citizens, so we expect our partners and suppliers to share this commitment by enforcing similar policies.
Protecting and advocating for human rights maintains our commitment to our values and creates a safer environment for all.
We remind ourselves and commit to:
- Ensuring that no child labor is used in the performance of work.
- Adhering to laws and regulations prohibiting human trafficking.
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Embedding policy commitments
At SAIC, we conduct business with integrity.
We are all stewards of our Speak Up Culture. It is our collective responsibility to maintain an environment in which all issues of importance can be freely discussed without fear of criticism or retaliation. If we become aware of a violation of SAIC’s Code of Conduct, policies or instructions as well as of any law or regulation, we must bring these concerns to the surface using any one of SAIC's numerous disclosure channels. We are free to use any of the available disclosure channels—including those that allow us to report anonymously–should we feel uncomfortable reporting this to our direct management and/or it appears our concerns have not been addressed.
We speak up if we see or hear something inconsistent with SAIC's values or business standards.
Reporting issues in a timely manner allows SAIC to investigate issues fairly and solve problems before they escalate or reoccur.
Our industry is governed by very specific rules, and each one of us has a responsibility to understand and abide by them. SAIC's required training equips us with the skills, knowledge and understanding to anticipate ethical challenges, recognize potential dilemmas, and make sound decisions.
We adhere to the highest standards in our business practices – that includes preparing all business records completely and accurately and communicating that information openly and honestly. At no time do we misrepresent facts or falsify or alter our records and data.
Respect for human rights is at the core of SAIC's business practices. We adhere to all regulations prohibiting human trafficking and comply with all applicable local laws in the countries in which we operate. We place high importance on our ethical and inclusive culture and promote fair wage and labor practices. We believe that respect for human rights is an essential element of being good corporate citizens, so we expect our partners and suppliers to share this commitment by enforcing similar policies.
Protecting and advocating for human rights maintains our commitment to our values and creates a safer environment for all.
We remind ourselves and commit to:
- Ensuring that no child labor is used in the performance of work.
- Adhering to laws and regulations prohibiting human trafficking.
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Processes to remediate negative impacts
Stakeholders may report any concern through an independent third-party, which is available 24/7. All reports are held in strict confidence and can be made anonymously via phone at 800-760-4332 or online submission.
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Compliance with laws and regulations
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Membership associations
SAIC and its employees actively participate in numerous industry associations related to the professional services industry, with a predominant amount specific to the government services market. SAIC and its employees are also active participants in numerous community and philanthropic organizations that serve the communities in which our employees live and work, as well as in organizations directly supporting areas of customer affinity, such as military veterans and humanitarian relief. SAIC does not currently maintain a centralized repository of all organizational involvement.
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Approach to stakeholder engagement
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, see Our Approach to ESG and Sustainability.
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Collective bargaining agreements
As of February 3, 2023, approximately 1.8% of SAIC employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements.
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Material Topics
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Process to determine material topics
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, see Our Approach to ESG and Sustainability.
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List of material topics
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, see Our Approach to ESG and Sustainability.
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Economic Performance
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Direct economic value generated and distributed
Science Applications International Corporation Form 10-K, Item 1, Item 7, Item 8, pages F-5 - F-9.
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Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change
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SAIC’s 2023 TCFD Report, Risks and Opportunities
Direct economic value generated and distributed
Science Applications International Corporation Form 10-K, pages F-29 – F-33.
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Financial assistance received from government
SAIC did not receive assistance from any government in fiscal year 2023.
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Anti-corruption
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Operations assessed for risks related to corruption
SAIC maintains an Internal Audit department and an external audit partner that conduct comprehensive audit controls and procedures across the entire enterprise. This includes all operational units, corporate functions and information technology and security organizations to ensure compliance with internal and external policies and procedures. Risks and mitigation efforts are continuously monitored. Controls and procedures are adjusted according to newly identified risks. The internal and audit controls and procedures cover the entire enterprise to include all U.S. and international operations.
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Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures
Our industry is governed by very specific rules, and each one of us has a responsibility to understand and abide by them. SAIC's required training equips us with the skills, knowledge and understanding to anticipate ethical challenges, recognize potential dilemmas, and make sound decisions.
We comply with all antitrust and fair competition laws in the United States and in other countries where we do business. Supply and demand and vigorous competition give our customers quality services at fair prices. We avoid improper discussions or agreements that violate U.S. antitrust laws and/or the Procurement Integrity Act.
As a publicly traded company, SAIC provides full and fair public disclosure on a timely basis of any activities that would materially affect the value of SAIC’s stock, options, or any of its securities. As part of an individual’s work, they may have access to information about these activities, or similar information about another company, before it becomes public knowledge. Until it is released to the public and the public has time to react to it, this knowledge is considered material, non-public or “insider” information and must be kept confidential.
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Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken
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Anti-Competitive Behavior
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices
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TC-SI-520a.1
Tax
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Energy
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Energy consumption within the organization
SAIC’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, Environmental Stewardship
SAIC’s 2023 TCFD Report, Metrics and Targets
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SAIC’s 2023 TCFD Report, Metrics and Targets
Energy consumption outside of the organization
SAIC’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, Environmental Stewardship
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TC-SI-130a.1
Reduction of energy consumption
SAIC’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, Environmental Stewardship
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Reductions in energy requirements of products and services
SAIC’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, Environmental Stewardship
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Discussion of the integration of environmental considerations into strategic planning for data center needs
This is not relevant to the business.
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Emissions
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions
SAIC’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions
SAIC’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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TC-SI-130a.1
Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions
SAIC’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Reduction of GHG emissions
SAIC’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Waste
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts
SAIC's generation of hazardous waste from its operations is generally immaterial. Less than 2% of SAIC's approximately 150 operating locations generate hazardous waste, which is generally not as a result of daily operations, but rather on an infrequent episodic basis.
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Waste generated
SAIC’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, Environmental Stewardship
SAIC’s 2023 TCFD Report, Risks and Opportunities
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Supplier Environmental Assessment
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria
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Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken
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Employment
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
New employee hires and employee turnover
Science Applications International Corporation Form 10-K, People and Culture section
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Labor/Management Relations
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes
Significant organizational changes are communicated to employees through formal communication channels and, by and large, are planned well in advance. We aim to communicate to our leaders and employees most impacted by a change before communicating out to our larger employee workforce.
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Occupational Health and Safety
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Occupational health and safety management system
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Hazard identification, risk assessment and incident investigation
SAIC places a strong emphasis on the implementation of relevant and effective environmental, health and safety (EH&S) programs and management systems both internally and on behalf of our customers. We emphasize direct management responsibility, legal and ethical compliance, and adhering to corporate and customer policies, programs and procedural requirements. Our compliance programs are proactive and include elements of employee education, training, auditing and reporting that, through employee awareness and integration into our business operations, improve our commitment to environmental protection and a safe and healthy work environment. Our Corporate EH&S Program includes mechanisms for the anonymous reporting of workplace hazards without fear of reprisal. These mechanisms include but are not limited to: (i) anonymous verbal, handwritten or electronic communications to corporate EH&S or other management officials; and (ii) anonymous reporting to the Ethics Hotline. Awareness of this anonymous reporting channel is included in the EH&S orientation completed by each new hire employee.
EH&S orientation includes discussion of each supervisor's responsibility to assess hazards associated with any significant changes in EH&S exposures as a result of new or changed contracts or tasks. These may include, but are not limited to, changes in employee job assignments, changes to machinery or equipment, the introduction of new processes and the establishment of appropriate control measures.
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Worker participation, consultation and communication on occupational health and safety
See GRI 403-2
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Worker training on occupational health and safety
See GRI 403-2
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Promotion of worker health
SAIC offers a variety of medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, disability, employee assistance and retirement savings plans, allowing employees to choose the level of access and type they desire. All of our medical insurance carriers provide services and programs for non-work-related medical conditions by evaluating risk factors and conducting outreach directly to employees. Additionally, we have several stand-alone programs that offer support for diabetes management and reversal, health advocacy support for claims assistance, healthcare navigation, medical condition support and treatment options and many more. We offer wellness programs that cater to the physical, financial, mental and social well-being of our employees and provide wellness incentives for participation.
The SAIC Foundation is a public 501(c)(3) organization that addresses unforeseen financial impacts on our employees and their families. The SAIC Foundation helps employees and their dependents by providing emergency funds when they experience financial hardships or when natural disasters arise.
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Training and Education
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Average hours of training per year per employee
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, Developing Our Talent
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Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, Developing Our Talent
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TC-SI-330a.2
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, Developing Our Talent
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Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
Science Applications International Corporation Proxy Statement, pages 10-14.
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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TC-SI-330a.3
Non-discrimination
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, Ethics, Integrity and Compliance
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Forced or Compulsory Labor
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, Ethics, Integrity and Compliance
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Local Communities
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments and development programs
SAIC’s Citizenship & Community Engagement
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, Community Partnerships
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Supplier Social Assessment
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
New suppliers that were screened using social criteria
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Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken
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Public Policy
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Political contributions
For calendar year 2022, the SAIC Voluntary Political Action Committee (VPAC), an organization funded entirely through voluntary employee contributions (i.e., no corporate funds), made $184,500 in political contributions. The SAIC VPAC made no in-kind contributions — with all VPAC contributions being made within the United States. The VPAC did not make any political contributions to state and local candidates and committees. In addition, SAIC, through corporate funds, made $31,800 in state and local contributions, none of which were in-kind contributions. All SAIC corporate fund contributions were made within the United States.
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Marketing and Labeling
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Description of policies and practices relating to behavioral advertising and user privacy
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
TC-SI-230a.1
Description of approach to identifying and addressing data security risks, including use of third-party cybersecurity standards
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
TC-SI-220a.2
Number of users whose information is used for secondary purposes
We do not currently disclose this information.
TC-SI-220a.2
Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with user privacy
$0
TC-SI-220a.3
(1) Number of law enforcement requests for user information, (2) number of users whose information was requested, (3) percentage resulting in disclosure
We do not currently disclose this information.
TC-SI-220a.4
List of countries where core products or services are subject to government-required monitoring, blocking, content filtering or censoring
0
TC-SI-220a.5
Customer Privacy
Description
Location
GRI
SASB
UN SDGs
TCFD
Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data
SAIC’s Corporate Responsibility Report, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
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TC-SI-230a.1
Number of (1) performance issues and (2) service disruptions; (3) total customer downtime
We do not currently disclose this information.
TC-SI-550a.1
Description of business continuity risks related to disruptions of operations
TC-SI-550a.1
Review our full response to the Global Reporting Initiative [PSW[1] and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures PSW[2].