Alight’s unique blend of technology and human-centered support empowers 35 million people to achieve better health and financial outcomes. Our Corporate Sustainability and Impact (CS&I) pillars are closely aligned with this purpose and reflect our ongoing commitment to our colleagues, clients and communities.
At Alight, our purpose isn’t just a business proposition — it’s a mission to which every Alight colleague is deeply committed.
It drives us to bring our best selves to work — and creates a uniquely caring culture where empathy, integrity and respect are not just welcomed, they’re expected.
When I made the decision to become Alight’s CEO last summer, no one was more surprised than me. Just months before, I had finished transitioning out of my last leadership position in preparation for retirement. Alight’s mission and purpose supported by caring and committed colleagues is what made me change my mind and trade extra personal time for the C-suite once again.
At the time, Alight was entering a pivotal point in its evolution. The divestiture of its Professional Services segment and HCM & Payroll Outsourcing businesses laid the groundwork for the company to return to its roots and lead the way as a technology-enabled services provider, delivering a true benefits advantage to clients and their employees. At its core, the Alight Worklife® platform, coupled with the guidance and high-touch support of highly qualified advisors, empowers 35 million people to become more healthy and financially secure by enabling employers to deliver exceptional employee experiences while driving efficiencies to meet business needs.
My decision to join and lead Alight was also based on the company’s conviction to do what’s right—for our clients and their employees; for our colleagues and their families; for the communities in which we work, live and play; and for the planet and all its resources that have been entrusted to us.
On a more personal note, I’ve served in various leadership positions connected to healthcare, employee benefits and human resources for over 40 years. After all this time, the key question I continuously ask is, “Have I truly left things better than I found them?” Because as organizations, we don’t just inherit the system. We are responsible for it, and most importantly, we have to do the work to make things better.
It’s a responsibility we take seriously, and as a result, our CS&I pillars are closely aligned with Alight’s purpose and values and reflect our ongoing commitment to our colleagues, clients and communities.
People, progress, principles
Alight’s recently renamed CS&I pillars — People, Progress and Principles — reflect our commitment to championing people, growing with purpose and acting with integrity to better serve our stakeholders.
People: We are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing, learning and development and engagement and retention of our employees, while fostering an inclusive culture. By supporting our colleagues through initiatives focused on mental, physical, financial and overall wellbeing, we positively impact the communities we serve.
Progress: We utilize innovative approaches to provide our clients’ employees and their dependents the security of better outcomes and peace of mind throughout life’s biggest moments. We are intentional about providing deep insights and thought leadership to help clients meet their workforce needs.
Principles: We are dedicated to operating with integrity, sound governance, high standards of data security and minimizing our environmental impact to achieve business success and enhance long-term stockholder value.
This commitment is pivotal in supporting our strategic direction, driving long-term financial value and enhancing business resilience. By leveraging our initiatives, we are not only fostering the wellbeing and development of our employees but also ensuring sustainable growth and stability for the company.
Building on success
The principles of CS&I have long been embedded in everything Alight does. In 2021, we formalized that commitment by establishing a strong corporate sustainability and impact governance structure, identifying our strategic pillars and key areas of focus. The following year, we enhanced our governance framework and assessed the materiality of various operational categories. In 2023, we pledged to further refine our strategic initiatives to drive long-term value and resilience.
Since 2023, Alight has published comprehensive reports that provide transparent accounts of our journey and what the company has planned next. These reports include progress updates on our goals, spotlights on colleague experiences and insights from our leadership. Most recently, we shared significant milestones in our workforce development and operational achievements.
As we continued to transform and evolve our business, we completed a thorough assessment to identify the factors most important to our internal and external stakeholders as they relate to Alight. We reviewed this assessment to identify potential shifts in the importance of various factors resulting from changes to our business focus and purpose.
Looking ahead to the remainder of 2025 and beyond, our focus is on leveraging innovative solutions to support the growth and development of our workforce, ensuring sustainable business practices and maintaining strong governance structures. By prioritizing these areas, we aim to continue delivering exceptional service to our clients and creating positive impacts for our colleagues and our communities.
Corporate sustainability and impact
See how Alight is championing people through advancing health and financial security.
As I approach my one-year anniversary leading this great organization, I couldn’t be prouder of all we have accomplished together. Guided by our mission and purpose, we have delivered on our promise to enable employers to provide benefits that help employees be healthier and more financially secure while driving greater efficiencies to meet business needs.
In so many ways, this organization is truly a shining light—for our clients and their employees and families; for our colleagues and their families; for our communities and our planet. Our progress over the past year has been impressive and I am proud to share this annual report on our journey.
Dave Guilmette
CEO
