As part of the national awards program, Sphera was recognized as one of Built In’s Best Large Companies to Work For in Chicago.

CHICAGO, IL (January 5, 2022) – Sphera®, a leading global provider of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and risk management software, data and consulting services, has been honored in Built In’s 2022 Best Places to Work Awards as announced by the technology platform today. Specifically, Sphera was awarded a place on the Best Large Companies to Work for in Chicago list.

Sphera combines its software as a service solution with consulting services, underpinned by proprietary data, to support businesses globally to manage and mitigate ESG risk. Sphera’s experts work with organizations around the world in the areas of Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability, Operational Risk Management and Product Stewardship. Sphera, which is headquartered in Chicago, has seen a period of strategic growth and currently spans over 80 countries with more than 3,000 customers.

Built In’s annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to enterprise-level organizations, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in the eight largest tech markets across the United States that go above and beyond for their people, benefits offerings, culture programs and more.

“We are excited to be recognized as one of Built In’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in Chicago,” said Paul Marushka, Sphera’s CEO and president. “Sphera strives to create a company culture that fosters a collaborative environment and excites people about the work that we do. An engaged, dedicated and diverse workforce is critical to supporting our mission, and we are proud to have a team of colleagues who are passionate about building a safer, more sustainable and productive world.”

Built In determines the winners of Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation, benefits and companywide programming. To reflect the benefits candidates are searching for more frequently on Built In, the program also weighs criteria like remote and flexible work opportunities, programs for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and other people-first cultural offerings.

“It is my honor to extend congratulations to the 2022 Best Places to Work winners,” says Sheridan Orr, chief marketing officer, Built In. “This year saw a record number of entrants—and the past two years fundamentally changed what tech professionals want from work. These honorees have risen to the challenge, evolving to deliver employee experiences that provide the meaning and purpose today’s tech professionals seek.”

About Sphera

Sphera is the leading provider of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and risk management software, data and consulting services focusing on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Operational Risk Management and Product Stewardship. Learn more about Sphera at www.sphera.com. Follow Sphera on LinkedIn.

About Built In

Built In is creating the largest platform for technology professionals globally. Monthly, more than three million of the industry’s most in-demand professionals visit the site from across the world. They rely on our platform to stay ahead of tech trends and news, develop their careers and find opportunities at companies whose values they share. Built In also serves 1,800 innovative companies of all sizes, ranging from startups to the Fortune 100. By putting their stories in front of our uniquely engaged audience, we help them hire otherwise hard-to-reach tech professionals, locally, nationally or remotely. www.builtin.com

About Built In’s Best Places To Work

Built In’s esteemed Best Places to Work Awards, now in its fourth year, honor companies across numerous categories: 100 Best Places to Work, 50 Best Small Places to Work, 100 Best Midsize Places to Work, 50 Companies with the Best Benefits and 50 Best Paying Companies, 100 Best Large Companies to Work For, and 50 Best Remote-First Places to Work.
Click here for the full list of Built In’s 100 Best latge companies to work for in Chicago 2022.

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