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For more than 160 years, PNC’s strategy has been focused on the communities and people we serve. PNC’s investment in and collaboration with our employees, communities, customers, and shareholders directly reflect the strength and character of our company. When our communities thrive, we thrive.

As I step into the Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer role, I’m honored to share the substantive progress our teams accomplished in 2025. It’s important to emphasize that we do not- and cannot- do this work alone. In 2025, we consistently engaged with our shareholders and community partners on topics such as corporate strategy, financial and operating performance, and our responsibility as a corporate citizen. These conversations provided valuable insight, reinforced accountability and helped to drive continuous improvement. Read the full Corporate Responsibility Report.

Sustained and Consistent Community Impact

At PNC, community investment isn’t separate from our business. It is fundamental to it. In 2025, we completed and exceeded expectations on two transformative multiyear commitments- one focused on community improvement, and the other, on climate action:

• The four-year Community Benefits Plan surpassed our $88 billion pledge, with $119.3 billion in capital deployed to promote homeownership, support small business growth and advance community investment through loans, financing, investments and philanthropic contributions. In 2025, our Community Development Banking team extended $660 million in loans and investments, up from $469 million in 2024.
• Additionally, we successfully met and exceeded our $30 billion Environmental Finance pledge. Since 2021, we have mobilized $33.4 billion in financing across multiple lines of business, including renewable energy, green buildings, clean transportation, and environmentally linked loan products. We also achieved our 100% renewable energy goal for purchased electricity by the end of 2025, driven by two long‑term agreements.

More Accessible Financial Tools and Solutions 

We continue to innovate on customer‑focused financial solutions for the evolving marketplace. In 2025, we rolled out an enhanced online banking platform, delivering a more convenient, accessible and seamless experience for 11.5 million customers. We also invested in meeting customers where they are through our mobile branch network. In 2025, PNC mobile branches traveled nearly 94,000 miles, serving almost 20,000 customers in 3,449 visits coordinated by 255 community organizations. We complemented this outreach with 461 free financial education seminars designed to help participants make informed financial decisions.

Even as technology allows for new, more accessible service options, we understand many customers rely on the convenience of their neighborhood banks. We expanded our branch network in 2025, including 26 new branches and 170 renovations that modernize the in‑branch experience while supporting local communities.

This growth will continue under PNC’s $2 billion investment commitment in our branch network over the next five years- adding more than 300 new branches and 1,400 renovations. On January 5, 2026, PNC completed its acquisition of FirstBank Holding Company, including its banking subsidiary, FirstBank, significantly expanding our presence in Colorado and Arizona.

Early Childhood Education to Drive Economic Opportunity

PNC has invested in early childhood education for more than 20 years because we know education is a powerful driver of economic opportunity.

Through PNC Grow Up Great®, our signature $500 million, bilingual early childhood education initiative, we remain steadfast in our philanthropic commitment to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. From the program’s inception in 2004 through 2025, PNC Grow Up Great has supported more than 11.5 million children through over $290 million grants and educational programs. PNC employees have volunteered more than 1.3 million hours for this worthy cause. In 2025, they volunteered a total of 84,549 hours across up to 2,000 partner organizations focused on early childhood education or economic opportunity.

Taking Action to Help Close the Housing Affordability Gap

Like education, home ownership is a powerful driver of economic opportunity and generational wealth. At a time when our country faces a clear shortage of affordable housing, we’re focused on expanding access.

We know that homeownership is one of life’s biggest decisions, and we are here to support individuals and families through that important process. In 2025, more than 40 percent of our mortgages in primary assessment area markets supported low‑ and moderate‑income (LMI) borrowers.

In addition to homeownership, PNC also expands opportunity by supporting the development of affordable rental housing. In 2025, PNC Multifamily Capital, one of the nation’s largest syndicators of affordable rental housing, provided $4.0 billion in debt and equity to create or preserve affordable rental housing across urban centers, suburban neighborhoods and rural communities. These investments produced 15,900 units of affordable rental housing in 127 properties across 31 states and Washington, D.C.

Through this work, and our insights from the Community Benefits Plan, we will continue to make meaningful investments and improvements in our communities to support housing affordability and strengthen the trust that our stakeholders place in PNC.

Talent & Inclusion Drive Growth

Our business stands on serving a diverse group of individuals, families and businesses across the country. To do so effectively, and win in the marketplace, we must recruit and retain talented employees with the relevant experiences, skills and perspectives to best support them. This is a business imperative, and we work every day to foster an accessible and inclusive workplace where all employees — and customers — can feel welcomed, valued and respected. To support this imperative, we do not discriminate against any employee, potential or current client, supplier, or any other stakeholder, consistent with applicable laws.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our 55,000-plus employees strive to elevate our business, and we are intentional in supporting their well-being. In 2025, we advanced our competitive talent strategy by introducing Brilliant Thrives Here^{® –} a new Employee Value Proposition (EVP)- reinforcing our commitment to help employees grow, contribute and thrive. We also continue to improve the employee experience by offering professional development and education benefits. More than 10,500 employees have enrolled in academic programs through PNC’s education benefit in partnership with Guild since late 2022. Through PNC University (PNCU), employees had access to more than 26,000 learning content options, completing 4.2 million hours of training, including PNC’s AI Skills Academy, which launched in 2025. Teams also leveraged multiple generative AI platforms that we deployed in 2025, including Microsoft CoPilot®, to enhance employee productivity and support informed decision-making.

Looking Forward

When we help a child develop a love of learning or help a family access stable housing, we strengthen the communities where we live and work.

Our community investments, educational initiatives, and support for housing affordability reinforce our approach to growth: serving communities well, earning long-term trust, and building our coast-to-coast franchise responsibly. That includes the ethical and productive use of AI, which remains a critical focus for PNC and our stakeholders. In 2025, PNC strengthened governance for the responsible use of AI through the establishment of the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) framework and policy, alongside the Responsible AI Working Group’s continued oversight of adherence to and expansion of the firmwide application of PNC’s Responsible AI principles.

These efforts in 2025 represent just a snapshot of the comprehensive accomplishments detailed throughout this report, demonstrating our commitment and service to our customers and stakeholders. It’s how we’ve prospered for more than 160 years — and it’s what we’ll continue to do in communities across the country.

STACY M. JUCHNO
Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer

Updated Investverte Data Is Now Integrated Into CSRHub’s Ratings

Investverte aims to combine the best modelling practice and pragmatic approaches to ensure a high quality and robust results through in-house Advanced AI and Machine learning tools. By analyzing a both conventional and unconventional data, the company seeks to continuously improve its practices and outputs.

We work with several machine learning/deep learning based data sets. They all have low correlations with both CSRHub’s scores, the scores of the “major” ESG rating sources, and with each other! InvestVerte is comfortable with being “different” because it has shown that its ratings can generate positive investment returns.
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To make AI generate robust data, Investverte adds strong controls and checking. It also layers human input onto the output of its learning models. This generates feedback that continuously improves the model and its connection to what matters to investors. (CSRHub uses similar Big Data-driven feedback to improve its connection the consensus view of a wide range of stakeholders.)

Perhaps because of its focus on investor needs, Investverte’s “ratings” have never had a high correlation with CSRHub’s outside-in, stakeholder-perception driven scores. Its rating also do not have a high correlation with those of “major” ESG investment data sets or with those of other AI-driven system.
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Investverte recently decided to revise and further strengthen its approach. In particular it sought to use deep learning to help fill in missing data.

We have long seen missing data as one of the ESG data area’s biggest weaknesses. Many of the data sets we work with are 80% empty at the indicator level. When they try to generate scores off these “empty” indicators, they generate consistency issues that are hard to manage.

Fortunately, our big data aggregation system is able to integrate a disparate signal such as the one Investverte generates and use it to fill in and strengthen our overall ratings. Adding new voices—especially ones with a unique perspective—is what CSRHub’s system is built to do.

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About CSRHub

CSRHub provides decisive ESG data to reduce risk, improve ESG reporting, strengthen brand and manage stakeholders, using authoritative sustainability metrics and data harmonized from key investor sources (i.e., MSCI, ISS, S&P Global), and hundreds of other ESG experts.

CSRHub provides ESG ratings, benchmarking tools, and data feeds that support:

• Benchmarking to improve ratings
• Supply chain and vendor assessment
• Regulatory readiness
• Investment and risk analysis
• Academic and research applications

If you are interested in using CSRHub data for research, reporting, or analytics, please contact us or explore our tools and data offerings on our website.

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About Investverte

Machine learning–based, InvestVerte provides ESG scores, benchmarking, and portfolio arbitrage. Advances in technology continue to expand and enhance the world of ESG and sustainability data. ESG integration goes hand in hand with best investment practices, and keeping a long-term goal in view is important — especially given the several challenges and barriers along the way. Learn more: https://www.investverte.com/

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Bahar Gidwani is CTO and Co-founder of CSRHub. He has built and run large technology-based businesses for many years. Bahar holds a CFA, worked on Wall Street with Kidder, Peabody, and with McKinsey & Co. Bahar has consulted to a number of major companies and currently serves on the board of several software and Web companies. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree in physics and astronomy. He plays bridge, races sailboats, and is based in New York City.

Updated Investverte Data Is Now Integrated Into CSRHub’s Ratings

Investverte aims to combine the best modelling practice and pragmatic approaches to ensure a high quality and robust results through in-house Advanced AI and Machine learning tools. By analyzing a both conventional and unconventional data, the company seeks to continuously improve its practices and outputs.

We work with several machine learning/deep learning based data sets. They all have low correlations with both CSRHub’s scores, the scores of the “major” ESG rating sources, and with each other! InvestVerte is comfortable with being “different” because it has shown that its ratings can generate positive investment returns.
https://2489059.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2489059/undefined-May-07-2026-01-06-46-0522-AM.png

To make AI generate robust data, Investverte adds strong controls and checking. It also layers human input onto the output of its learning models. This generates feedback that continuously improves the model and its connection to what matters to investors. (CSRHub uses similar Big Data-driven feedback to improve its connection the consensus view of a wide range of stakeholders.)

Perhaps because of its focus on investor needs, Investverte’s “ratings” have never had a high correlation with CSRHub’s outside-in, stakeholder-perception driven scores. Its rating also do not have a high correlation with those of “major” ESG investment data sets or with those of other AI-driven system.
https://2489059.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2489059/undefined-May-07-2026-01-06-45-7449-AM.png

Investverte recently decided to revise and further strengthen its approach. In particular it sought to use deep learning to help fill in missing data.

We have long seen missing data as one of the ESG data area’s biggest weaknesses. Many of the data sets we work with are 80% empty at the indicator level. When they try to generate scores off these “empty” indicators, they generate consistency issues that are hard to manage.

Fortunately, our big data aggregation system is able to integrate a disparate signal such as the one Investverte generates and use it to fill in and strengthen our overall ratings. Adding new voices—especially ones with a unique perspective—is what CSRHub’s system is built to do.

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About CSRHub

CSRHub provides decisive ESG data to reduce risk, improve ESG reporting, strengthen brand and manage stakeholders, using authoritative sustainability metrics and data harmonized from key investor sources (i.e., MSCI, ISS, S&P Global), and hundreds of other ESG experts.

CSRHub provides ESG ratings, benchmarking tools, and data feeds that support:

• Benchmarking to improve ratings
• Supply chain and vendor assessment
• Regulatory readiness
• Investment and risk analysis
• Academic and research applications

If you are interested in using CSRHub data for research, reporting, or analytics, please contact us or explore our tools and data offerings on our website.

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About Investverte

Machine learning–based, InvestVerte provides ESG scores, benchmarking, and portfolio arbitrage. Advances in technology continue to expand and enhance the world of ESG and sustainability data. ESG integration goes hand in hand with best investment practices, and keeping a long-term goal in view is important — especially given the several challenges and barriers along the way. Learn more: https://www.investverte.com/

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Bahar Gidwani is CTO and Co-founder of CSRHub. He has built and run large technology-based businesses for many years. Bahar holds a CFA, worked on Wall Street with Kidder, Peabody, and with McKinsey & Co. Bahar has consulted to a number of major companies and currently serves on the board of several software and Web companies. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree in physics and astronomy. He plays bridge, races sailboats, and is based in New York City.

In its How Energy Works video series, SLB’s experts make energy technology easy to understand.

This installment explores how, behind every energy decision, there is an immense amount of data. It shows how AI designed specifically for the energy industry helps engineers connect that data in real time to make operations faster, safer and more reliable.

Watch the video here.

At Henkel, our pioneers are driven by an unwavering spirit to explore, create, and transform possibilities into progress and improve life for generations to come. Learn their stories.

In this story, you will discover:

• From Foster Care to Finding His Path: Life experiences shaped how Gerry connects with others and laid the foundation for his journey at Henkel
• Turning Care into Action: Gerry mobilizes colleagues to support the needs of foster youth
• Guiding the Next Generation: Gerry draws on his life lessons to mentor eraly-in–career engineers

Introducing Gerry Bechard

With more than 30 years at Henkel as a Lead Applications Engineering Specialist for Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Gerry is a technical leader by trade and mentor to junior engineers. He has also helped shape the lives of hundreds of children as a long-time foster parent, an experience that continues to define how he builds relationships and shows up for others each day.

Gerry shares what inspires him to be a pioneer for good

From Foster Care to Finding His Path

Gerry’s story begins at home in Ontario, Canada. For 36 years, he and his wife have served as foster parents, providing stability, support and opportunity to children in need. Having spent the first six months of his own life in foster care before being adopted, Gerry is motivated by a desire to give others the same chance for a stable family life. Over time, that motivation deepened as he saw the positive impact the children he fostered went on to have on others.

Throughout their fostering experience, Gerry and his wife adopted four children and fostered more than 350 children – some for a day, some for years.

From his home life to work life, Gerry learned invaluable lessons about working with people, solving problems and being open to different perspectives.

After working in a variety of roles early in his career, Gerry joined Henkel looking for an opportunity to apply his true interest, science, in a more hands-on way. He decided to continue his professional growth by returning to school to earn his bachelor’s degree while working. This experience helped him build new skills he relies on today. 

The culture at Henkel feels like a family. From education reimbursement to having team members who cheer you on, you’re supported no matter what. If I had challenges that I went through, there’s always been a team of Henkel colleagues I could lean on.

Gerry Bechard, Lead Applications Engineering Specialist for Henkel Adhesive Technologies

That support is something Gerry has experienced throughout his life and something he has worked to create for others.

Turning Care into Action

As a passionate advocate for foster care, Gerry always looks for ways to rally his colleagues to support children in need, especially those often overlooked. During Henkel’s holiday donation program, he noticed most donations were geared toward younger children, not teenagers.

Determined to close this gap, Gerry began organizing pancake breakfasts at Henkel to raise money for the Peel Children’s Aid Foundation, a nonprofit organization that serves youth and families in the region of Peel, Canada. In the company lunchroom, Gerry whipped up the pancake batter himself, while colleagues served hundreds of meals to raise funds.

Henkel’s Community Impact Day was another opportunity where Gerry saw a chance to support children in need. He brought together his colleagues to once again support the Peel Children’s Aid Foundation for a day of sorting and organizing donated items for children in foster care. Gerry has also received funding through Henkel’s Make an Impact on Tomorrow (MIT) initiative to further support the foundation’s work and coordinate product donations of everyday essentials.

In addition to supporting families, Gerry contributes to environmental efforts through Henkel Canada’s Earth Squad, an employee group that engages in local community projects, like local park clean-ups, as part of Henkel’s broader sustainability efforts. 

Together, these efforts reflect Gerry’s focus on supporting others in meaningful and practical ways, an approach that carries into how he works with people every day.

Guiding the Next Generation

At Henkel, Gerry mentors early-career engineers, helping them translate what they’ve learned in school into real-world applications to collaborate on customer-facing problem solving. His life experiences shape his communication style: listening to understand and responding thoughtfully based on individual needs.

Communication and the ability to listen are very important. Everyone comes with their own biases and their own experiences. Being able to understand where people are coming from and translate that into how it fits within the business is key.

Gerry Bechard, Lead Applications Engineering Specialist for Henkel Adhesive Technologies

As Henkel celebrates its 150th anniversary, Gerry is helping the company become future ready by passing on his knowledge and ensuring the next generation is equipped to move the business –and their own careers– forward. By showing up with empathy – at work, at home, and in the community – Gerry proves that lasting impact starts with supporting others when and where they need it most.

This blog was co-authored by Jennifer Mulhern, Vice President of AP Program Access, College Board

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Cybersecurity professionals have become essential to protecting our society’s critical infrastructure. Yet globally, 4.8 million cybersecurity-related vacancies remain unfilled, and organizations across industries are feeling the impact. As the demand for talent continues to grow, the pipeline isn’t keeping pace.

As AI introduces more sophisticated cyber threats, many students are eager to explore careers in the field. Too often, they lack access to learning experiences that help them build real-world skills. Instead, they’re asked to choose between coursework that prepares them for college and learning that prepares them for careers.

We have the opportunity to bridge that gap.

Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, College Board will launch AP Cybersecurity as part of a new set of Advanced Placement® (AP®) Career Kickstart courses. Cisco is proud to support this effort through Cisco Networking Academy, which will serve as a resource to bring industry-aligned curriculum, hands-on labs, and educator support to classrooms nationwide.

Connecting college readiness with career relevance

The AP Cybersecurity course is designed to bring greater real-world relevance to foundational academic learning, ensuring students are prepared both for related college coursework and the demands of today’s workforce.

Students can earn college credit based on their AP Exam score and enter higher education with a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles. This allows them to build on that knowledge more quickly and intentionally as they progress through their academic and career journey.

For those who choose Cisco Networking Academy as their instructional resource, the AP Cybersecurity course will also provide preparation for the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity certification. This industry-recognized credential signals job-ready skills in a competitive hiring market.

This dual approach reflects a broader shift in career-relevant education: students increasingly expect their academic experiences to have direct real-world applications, while employers are prioritizing candidates who can contribute from day one.

Expanding access by supporting educators

The successful implementation of cybersecurity education ultimately depends on the educators tasked with bringing it to life.

Across the country, schools are working to introduce new career pathways. Still, many face common barriers: limited resources, a lack of specialized equipment, and the challenge of keeping pace with a field that is evolving at breakneck speed. Many educators have not had the opportunity to receive formal training in cybersecurity.

Cisco Networking Academy helps address these challenges by providing a ready-to-teach curriculum, built-in hands-on labs, and professional development for educators, helping schools implement cybersecurity programs without the complexity typically associated with launching technical courses.

We’ve already seen the impact. During the 2025–2026 pilot, the AP Cybersecurity course reached 3,100 students across 183 schools in 30 states, with strong teacher adoption and high levels of student engagement. Nearly 500 educators have registered for AP Summer Institutes ahead of the upcoming national launch.

In this pilot video, participating teachers describe the power of the AP Cybersecurity to bring cybersecurity concepts to life through hands-on learning and real-world application.

Building a future-ready cybersecurity pipeline

The cybersecurity workforce shortage remains a pressing challenge. In a competitive job market – one where the definition of ‘entry level’ is changing every day – we cannot ask interested students to wait until college to begin preparing for their cybersecurity careers.

The launch of AP Cybersecurity is a practical step toward addressing both student interest and a significant talent shortage. Through this collaboration, Cisco and the College Board are working closely to ensure that students are gaining academic knowledge while also building clear, sustainable pathways into cybersecurity careers.

We remain focused on supporting educators and expanding access to high-quality, career-connected learning through Cisco Networking Academy. Strengthening this connection between classroom learning and real-world opportunity is a critical part of building a more resilient cybersecurity talent pipeline.

View original content here.

Originally published in GoDaddy’s 2025 Global Stakeholder Impact Report

Customer Experience

Delivering top-tier personalized support.

Each entrepreneur’s story is unique. Whether that’s where they come from or where they’re going, we believe every idea deserves personalized solutions. We strive to deliver positive customer experiences through dedicated support, educational resources, and continuous enhancements to our offerings. Our GoDaddy Guides (Guides) work to exceed expectations by helping customers realize the full value of the solutions and tools we offer.

Customer Conversations & Support

Our personalized support for every stage of an entrepreneur’s journey sets us apart from our competitors and helps to improve customer satisfaction and retention. We meet customers how, where, and when they need us, and we continuously refine our approach based on their feedback and evolving needs.

Our Guides provide proactive, informed, and personalized guidance, whether resolving a quick issue or helping build a complete online presence. Each Guide is trained to ‘WOW’ customers through real, one-on-one interactions. Our Guides are located globally and provide support in several local languages.

20+ Million

We have 20+ million paying customers as of the year ended December 31, 2025.

Delivering WOW 

With GoDaddy’s WOW program, we’ve built a specialized process for efficiently maximizing value with every customer interaction. Because each interaction is important, we operate a robust quality assurance model to support consistency across communications and to identify areas of potential improvement. Our Customer Care Team continually assesses the program’s impact and updates processes to improve customer satisfaction and reduce the time customers spend reaching out to us.

Voice It

Our customers deserve fast, effective solutions when they face challenges, and we aim to learn from their recommendations for improvements and enhancements. Voice It, our internal customer feedback intake tool, allows customers to share their pain points directly with our Guides. Our Guides use this feedback to collaborate with internal teams to address, develop, and share solutions geared to benefit our entire customer base.

Innovating Customer Experiences

We focus on continuous improvement and invest in innovation, tools, and training to help our customers better find the guidance they need and to help our Guides better serve our customers. Our Natural Language Processing technology allows customers to describe their issue in their own words and help route them to the right specialist without navigating rigid menus. This leads to faster connections and better outcomes. The feature is currently available in English-speaking markets, with plans to expand to additional markets in the future.

Our Guides are equipped with tools that support proactive escalation, case summarization, and faster issue resolution. Our Guides can utilize GABI, GoDaddy’s internal Care Team Artificial Intelligence assistant, which Guides can prompt while supporting customers to surface relevant help articles and website resources in real time. These tools help Guides run diagnostics, provide step-by-step guidance, and find answers more quickly so they can support customers with confidence.

GUIDE DEVELOPMENT

Guides receive regular training to keep their skills sharp. In 2025, we offered specialized AI1 training and simulations to better help our Guides confidently support customers with our AI-powered products like Airo.

Customer Tools & Community Resources

While conversations with our Guides remain central to the GoDaddy customer experience, entrepreneurs also have access to a range of learning tools to help them along their journeys. The GoDaddy Resource Library offers on-demand, practical guidance, while the GoDaddy AI Prompt Library provides free prompts to help small business owners work more efficiently. Beyond our own platforms, we share tutorials on thirdparty sites like YouTube and engage with customers on social media sites.

4.5

Trustpilot rating of 4.5 out of 5.

A+

Better Business Bureau score of A+.

Learn more about GoDaddy’s 2025 Global Stakeholder Impact Report.

About this Report

The GoDaddy 2025 Global Stakeholder Impact Report details our progress toward our corporate sustainability goals, strategies, and initiatives in support of our overarching purpose and values. Unless otherwise noted, this report reflects our corporate sustainability performance across our global operations covering the fiscal year period from January 1 to December 31, 2025. To demonstrate our commitment to transparent communication regarding our sustainability progress, we routinely share updates through our website and our annual reporting. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback on this report by contacting ESG@GoDaddy.com.

This report references the Global Reporting Initiative Standards, includes select Sustainability Accounting Standards Board metrics for the Internet Media and Services sector, and the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures. We also disclose our contributions and progress toward priority UN SDGs. For additional information on how we align with these frameworks and key indicators demonstrating our sustainability performance, please refer to the Frameworks & Metrics section.

About GoDaddy

GoDaddy, the world’s largest domain name registrar, helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo®, the company’s AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping them to get their idea online in minutes, drive traffic and boost sales. GoDaddy’s expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

Sofidel

The prestigious “A” rating in the 2025 Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) recognizes the effectiveness of the Group’s supply chain decarbonization strategies

PORCARI (Lucca), Italy, July 2, 2026 /3BL/ – Sofidel, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and household use, best known in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, has achieved the highest “A” score in CDP’s 2025 Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA). CDP is the non-profit global organization that supports companies worldwide in measuring and disclosing environmental performance.

Thanks to this achievement, Sofidel is once again confirmed on CDP’s SEA Leaderboard, which recognizes companies for the effectiveness of their strategies in engaging suppliers in the fight against climate change.

The rating assesses five key areas: risk management processes; governance and business strategy – including the presence of a climate transition plan; supplier engagement on environmental issues; Scope 3 emissions reporting and verification; and emissions reduction targets.

“We are proud to once again be included in CDP’s SEA Leaderboard. This achievement confirms that, together with our partners, we are moving in the right direction towards the future, and it is even more meaningful in the year in which we celebrate our 60th anniversary,” commented Riccardo Balducci, Sofidel Group Sustainability Director.

Supplier engagement is a key pillar of Sofidel’s sustainable development strategy. This approach is essential to achieving the Group’s Net-Zero goal (carbon neutrality across the entire value chain) by 2050 – a commitment undertaken within the framework of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to help limit global warming in line with the Paris Agreement.

In 2025, CDP assessed more than 22,100 companies worldwide.

DP World has taken another step in addressing residual emissions by purchasing 231 tonnes of verified carbon offsets through Boomitra, supporting a large-scale grassland restoration project in Northern Mexico.

This purchase builds on a broader agreement signed in 2023 between DP World and Boomitra to scale regenerative agriculture and soil carbon removal across the Global South. Through that partnership, DP World committed to purchasing soil carbon removal credits from multiple Boomitra projects spanning Mexico, South America, and India – supporting farmers and ranchers in adopting regenerative practices that restore soil health and remove carbon from the atmosphere.

While the purchase helps compensate for emissions from DP World’s operations in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), its impact extends far beyond – directly benefiting ranching communities and ecosystems thousands of kilometres away.

To put this into perspective, 231 tonnes of CO₂ is roughly equivalent to taking around 50 passenger vehicles off the road for a year, or the amount of carbon that could be absorbed by thousands of tree seedlings grown over a decade.

Turning Carbon Markets into Real-World Impact

Carbon offsetting can sometimes feel abstract. At its core, the process is straightforward:

• Organizations compensate for emissions they cannot yet eliminate by investing in projects that remove or reduce greenhouse gases elsewhere.
• These projects are independently verified, and each carbon credit represents one tonne of carbon dioxide removed or avoided.

In this case, DP World’s credits are certified under Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), one of the world’s most widely used frameworks for ensuring credibility and transparency in carbon markets.

But what sets this project apart is how those credits translate into tangible outcomes.

Through Boomitra’s Northern Mexico Grassland Restoration Project, carbon finance is flowing directly to the land stewards responsible for regenerating ecosystems. Under Boomitra’s producer-first model, at least 75% of gross carbon revenue goes to ranchers and local partners – creating a powerful incentive to adopt sustainable land management practices.

Supporting Communities and Regenerating Ecosystems

For Heriberto, a community rancher (ejidatario) at Ejido Acebuches, the benefits are immediate and practical:

“We will have capital to acquire more infrastructure that will allow us to manage the ranch better, such as electric fencing, feeders, and improved corrals.” 

Ángel G., another participating rancher, highlighted the deeper significance:

“It is deeply rewarding to receive payment for my contribution to mitigating climate change. By doing what I love, I can help improve our shared home, even in a small way. It is a valuable, additional incentive that allows me to keep improving my work hand in hand with natural processes.” 

Beyond livelihoods, the environmental results are equally compelling. The project has documented 281 plant species and 436 animal species, including the return of aplomado falcons and confirmed presence of jaguars and ocelots. In one area, native grass species have rebounded from just one to more than 60, demonstrating the potential of regenerative practices to restore biodiversity and soil health.

Scaling Climate Solutions Through Innovation

Boomitra, a global carbon project developer and 2023 Earthshot Prize Winner, leverages artificial intelligence and remote sensing technology to measure and monitor soil carbon at scale. 

Its projects already support more than 150,000 farmers across four continents and are expected to remove over 100 million tonnes of CO₂ over the next 20 years, while directing significant carbon finance back to agricultural communities.

This combination of advanced technology and community-centered design is helping unlock climate solutions that are both scalable and inclusive.

A Complement to Decarbonization

DP World’s carbon offset purchase is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across its global operations by 2050. While the priority remains on direct decarbonization – through energy efficiency, electrification and innovation – high-quality carbon offsets play an important role in addressing residual emissions in the near term. The recent achievement of operational net-zero emissions across DP World-owned facilities in JAFZA demonstrates how these approaches work together to advance the company’s long-term climate ambitions.

By investing in verified, high-impact projects like Boomitra’s, DP World is not only compensating for emissions but also contributing to nature restoration, biodiversity protection, and sustainable economic development.

As carbon markets continue to evolve, initiatives like this highlight how climate action can deliver shared value, connecting global supply chains with local solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

Learn more about DP World’s sustainability impact in Latin America

Calculation note: Equivalencies are based on widely used emissions factors, including approximately 4.6 tonnes of CO₂ per passenger vehicle per year (U.S. EPA). Tree seedling estimates reflect average carbon sequestration over a 10-year growth period and may vary by species, geography, and growing conditions. 

As playoff energy surged across major sports markets this year, KeyBank turned high-profile moments into powerful opportunities to connect with fans, strengthen communities, and elevate its brand presence.

Through longstanding partnerships with teams like the Buffalo Sabres, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Colorado Avalanche, KeyBank demonstrated how sports sponsorships can go far beyond logos and signage—transforming into meaningful community experiences and memorable moments for clients, colleagues, and fans alike.

Buffalo Sabres: Bringing Playoff Energy to the Community

As the official bank and playoff sponsor of the Buffalo Sabres, KeyBank played a central role in celebrating the team’s return to the playoffs, their first appearance in 14 years.

Together, KeyBank and the Sabres hosted four community playoff pep rallies across Western New York, extending the excitement of postseason hockey beyond the arena walls. Through the HocKey Assists program, Sabres alumni, the team’s mascot Sabretooth, and KeyBank teammates visited local organizations including Best Buddies, The Resource Council of WNY, GiGi’s Playhouse, and Seneca Street Community Development Corporation.

Each stop featured mini pep rallies, exclusive playoff giveaways, and interactive experiences that allowed children and families to engage directly with the team. From chants and games to personal interactions with Sabres legends, the events ensured that playoff excitement was accessible and inclusive.

The Sabres’ deep playoff run also marked a milestone moment for KeyBank, aligning with the kickoff of its 10-year naming rights agreement for KeyBank Center.

Cleveland Cavaliers: Capturing Playoff Excitement On and Off the Court

In Cleveland, KeyBank leaned into the intensity of the Cavaliers’ 2026 playoff run with a mix of fan-facing activations and internal engagement.

The company amplified its visibility through in-arena moments, including a Game 1 “Deal or No Deal” timeout feature and rally towel activations during Game 2. Digital content, such as the “Keys to the Game” social media series, further extended the brand’s reach and tied KeyBank messaging directly to game-day excitement.

Internally, KeyBank brought that same energy to its teammates with a high-profile pep rally at its Tiedeman campus ahead of the Eastern Conference Finals. The event featured appearances from Cavaliers representatives, a visit from the team mascot, and a range of interactive experiences and giveaways.

The result was more than just a morale boost, it reinforced KeyBank’s partnership with the Cavaliers while fostering a strong sense of pride and community among employees.

Colorado Avalanche: Elevating the Fan Experience in Denver

In Colorado, KeyBank’s partnership with the Avalanche reached new heights during the team’s milestone 30th anniversary season.

Serving as the Presenting Sponsor, KeyBank built on a relationship that dates back to the franchise’s inaugural season. As the Avalanche entered the playoffs as one of the NHL’s top teams, KeyBank expanded its role as the Presenting Partner of Avs Alley, a vibrant outdoor fan experience held during all home playoff games.

Located just outside Ball Arena, Avs Alley became a central gathering place for fans, featuring large-screen game broadcasts, food trucks, beverages, and live entertainment. KeyBank’s presence was woven throughout the experience, from prominent branding to interactive activations like the “Let’s Make a Deal” game, where fans had the chance to win cash prizes.

KeyBank also delivered exclusive benefits for its customers, including VIP seating areas and special giveaways for cardholders. In addition, each game included recognition of a 30-year season ticket member, honoring the Avalanche’s legacy and deep connection with its fan base.

Powering Brand Impact Through Partnership

Across all three markets, KeyBank’s playoff activations highlight a strategic approach to sports sponsorship, one that merges brand visibility with authentic community engagement.

By combining live experiences, community outreach, employee engagement, and digital storytelling, KeyBank continues to position itself as more than a financial institution. Instead, it shows up as an active participant in the moments that matter most to the communities it serves.

As playoff runs fuel passion and pride among fans, KeyBank’s presence ensures that those moments translate into lasting connections on the ice, on the court, and far beyond the game.