First Advantage Reports 74% New Hire Productivity Boost and 131,740 Employee Training Hours in 2024 Sustainability Impact Report

First Advantage has released its 2024 Sustainability Impact Report, highlighting a 74% improvement in new hire productivity through its "The FA Way" initiative. The company also completed 131,740 employee training hours and made significant progress in climate reporting and data privacy following its acquisition of Sterling Check Corp. First Advantage remains committed to sustainability, integrity, and transparency, with a focus on governance and employee development.

First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA), a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry, has released its 2024 Sustainability Impact Report. The report underscores the company's commitment to responsible business practices and transparency across key environmental, community, and governance priorities.

The 2024 report marks a significant milestone for First Advantage, as it recorded its acquisition of Sterling Check Corp., which closed on October 31, 2024. Throughout this period of growth, the company reaffirmed its sustainability focus areas: people and community, environment and climate, governance and accountability, and policy and process, while upholding its values and elevating stakeholder trust.

Notable achievements highlighted in the report include:

- Culture and Inclusion Post-Acquisition: Following the Sterling acquisition, First Advantage updated its Culture & Inclusion (C&I) priorities to reflect a unified vision. Employee Resource Groups were expanded and rebranded to Employee Impact Groups, and inclusion strategies were integrated across both legacy organizations, reinforcing a culture where every employee feels seen, heard, and valued.

- Upskilling and Leadership Development: Employees across 19 countries completed 131,740 training hours. The company introduced "The FA Way," a structured technical training methodology designed to eliminate waste in learning design and accelerate time to productivity by enabling trainees to perform independently sooner. This initiative resulted in a 74% increase in the speed at which new hires became ready to work on live cases. Additionally, the company scaled its award-winning leadership development program, SOAR, to support approximately 100 managers and emerging leaders, equipping them with the skills to lead with purpose, empathy, and effectiveness.

- Climate Resilience and Emissions Reporting: The company advanced its alignment with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) by conducting third-party assessments of Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions. It also continued to consolidate physical office spaces, reduce non-essential business travel, and expand remote work to improve operational resilience.

- Strengthening Trust Through Data Privacy and Compliance: The company maintained its ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, with Australian operations newly certified in 2024. Additionally, it earned Data Privacy Framework certifications across its EU, UK, and Swiss locations, reflecting its global commitment to data protection and regulatory compliance.

- Supplier Excellence and Resilience: The company initiated the onboarding of suppliers acquired through the Sterling acquisition to its supplier platform, enabling the assessment of these suppliers for 2025. All suppliers are required to adhere to a standardized Code of Business Conduct which outlines key expectations for ethical and responsible business practices.

- Governance and Corporate Oversight: The company demonstrated its commitment to strong governance through a well-qualified board of directors, composed of individuals from various backgrounds who oversee the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.

Scott Staples, CEO of First Advantage, stated, "In 2024, our sustainability efforts became even more vital as we welcomed Sterling to First Advantage. Our combination provides an opportunity not just to grow, but to lead—with a deeper sense of purpose, responsibility, and impact. Together, we are building a global software and data company that puts people first, operates responsibly, and helps our customers make smarter, more informed decisions."

The 2024 Sustainability Report includes disclosures aligned with both the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards for the professional and commercial services industry and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework. To view the full report, visit: [First Advantage Sustainability Report](https://investors.fadv.com/sustainability).

References:
[1] https://investors.fadv.com/news-releases/news-release-details/first-advantage-releases-fourth-annual-sustainability-impact
[2] https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/first-advantage-releases-fourth-annual-sustainability-impact-report-2025-08-18