In today’s business landscape, companies are under increasing pressure to address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities while fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Companies that use Teladoc Health for their virtual healthcare programmes or EAP are supporting their ESG and DEI objectives and providing valuable services to their employees.
Advancing ESG goals
Environmental Impact:
- Virtual health services reduce the need for in person consultations, minimising carbon footprint by decreasing travel emissions.
- Teladoc Health delivers paperless service aligning with sustainability initiatives.
- Teladoc Health is Carbon Neutral.
Governance:
- Teladoc Health provides valuable data for transparent reporting on employee health engagement metrics to ensure focus and accountability for employee wellbeing. Our overall Impact stats can be viewed here. Each of our clients gets a Monthly Management Information Data Report with bespoke data.
DEI
DEI plays a crucial role within ESG, fostering a workplace culture where every individual is valued. Teladoc Health’s virtual healthcare services contribute significantly.
Support for Diverse Needs:
- Teladoc Health provides mental health, chronic care, and wellness programmes tailored to diverse demographics. Care is tailored to the individual needs with accessibility features and evolves over time (Stepped Care Model, Emotional Wellness App myStrength)
- Teladoc also provides webinars and other resources to promote understanding of different needs e.g. neurodiversity within your workforce.
Equity in Health:
- 24/7 access eliminates barriers for shift workers or employees in remote locations.
- Offers personalised care options for marginalised groups e.g, neurodiversity, promoting health equity.
Improved Access:
- Teladoc Health removes barriers such as transportation, mobility challenges, or limited local resources, ensuring all employees have access to healthcare. This supports an inclusive workplace where no one is left behind due to personal circumstances.
- Teladoc Health’s multilingual services and culturally competent providers improve inclusivity and ensure care is culturally relevant
Equity in Health:
- 24/7 access eliminates barriers for shift workers or employees in remote locations.
- Teladoc Health offers personalised care options for marginalised groups e.g, neurodiversity, promoting health equity.
Support for Diverse Needs:
- Teladoc Health provides mental health, chronic care, and wellness programs tailored to diverse demographics.
- Teladoc also provides webinars and other resources to promote understanding of different needs e.g. neurodiversity within your workforce.
Business Benefits
- Improves employee wellbeing, leading to higher retention and satisfaction rates.
- Positions your company as a leader in responsible and inclusive practices.
- Strengthens ESG and DEI reporting with measurable impacts through Teladoc Health analytics.
In conclusion, providing Teladoc Health virtual healthcare is an investment in a sustainable, inclusive, and equitable future for your workforce.
