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What’s your story? Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey here at GoDaddy.

My career has always been driven by a love for technology, building relationships, and finding creative solutions to business challenges. With a background in business administration and over a decade of experience in sales, marketing, and customer engagement, I’ve naturally gravitated toward roles that help connect people with technology in meaningful ways.

I started at GoDaddy seven years ago as a Senior Marketing Specialist, focusing on brand engagement and strengthening agency partner relationships. After three years, I wanted to take on new challenges and use more of my problem-solving skills, so I talked to my leadership team about potential opportunities. They encouraged me to explore a role within Commerce, and I was excited to land my current position as a Distribution Relationship Manager. Now, I get to focus on optimizing distribution strategies while working closely across teams and collaborating with partner distributors and resellers—something I’ve found incredibly rewarding.

What real-life problems does your team solve?

My team focuses on making sure GoDaddy’s commerce resellers get the support they need after the sale, from smooth product distribution to ongoing assistance. We tackle challenges like product availability, vendor coordination, and making operations run more efficiently. By improving processes, strengthening supplier relationships, and fine-tuning distribution strategies, we help small businesses and entrepreneurs get the right tools to succeed online.

But it’s not just about logistics—we also work to improve communication, making sure teams, vendors, and customers stay connected and aligned to keep everything running smoothly.

How do you keep yourself motivated and inspired in your work?

Seeing the direct impact of our work on small businesses and entrepreneurs keeps me motivated. Every day, we make technology more accessible, helping people scale their ventures with ease. That sense of purpose fuels my energy and commitment. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, I’ve witnessed firsthand how GoDaddy products simplify business growth, and I take pride in being part of that success.

I also thrive on collaboration—working alongside talented colleagues, learning from their insights, and tackling challenges together. Additionally, I stay inspired by continuously setting personal and professional goals that align with my passion for problem-solving and innovation, opening doors to new opportunities.

What aspects of GoDaddy’s company culture do you appreciate the most?

GoDaddy cultivates an environment where innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork flourish.

I appreciate the company’s dedication to empowering employees to take initiative and drive meaningful change.

The emphasis on continuous learning—through mentorship, leadership development, and tuition reimbursement programs, which I actively utilize—creates endless growth opportunities.

Another aspect I value is the strong sense of collaboration within our teams. There’s a collective commitment to supporting one another and pushing boundaries to deliver the best possible experience for our customers. I truly feel fortunate to work alongside such an incredible group of people.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Outside of work, I love traveling with my son. With family spread across the United States, we take every opportunity to visit loved ones in different states whenever our schedules allow for it. I’m also a huge sports fan and enjoy attending Houston Dynamo matches with my son, as well as concerts with friends. I’m especially excited for the upcoming Kendrick Lamar tour—I’ll be flying to Inglewood, California, for the show!

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 14, 2025 /3BL/ – Discovery Education has been named the Education Company of the Year by the Best in Education Awards 2024 from EdTech Chronicle. The Best in Education Awards recognize the top companies, leaders, and services in the education technology industry in 2024.

Discovery Education is the creator of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world. Serving approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. A few highlights from 2024 include:

• Stronger Career Connections: Career Connect launched in January to facilitate virtual classroom visits from industry professionals based on job types, industries, language preferences, and location. Educators can request that a professional from one of Discovery Education’s strategic partners visit their classroom to discuss their career paths and professions. Partners include organizations such as DuPont, Genentech, Norton, Nucor, Prologis, Trane Technologies, US Bank, and more. Career Connect is available to all users of Discovery Education Experience, the essential companion for engaged K-12 classrooms that inspires teachers and motivates students.
• Immersive Learning: In March, Sandbox AR surpassed the 1 million download milestone in the Apple iTunes store and is now available on Google Play. This free augmented reality “maker” app brings immersive technology and content into the classroom. Within Sandbox AR, users can create virtual worlds and populate them with hundreds of unique objects from history, the built world, science, nature, and more.
• ESSA Certifications: In June, DreamBox Math was certified as meeting the rigorous, evidence-based standards set forth by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for Tier I, II, III, and IV. Learn more about all of Discovery Education’s ESSA certifications and supporting research here.
• Mystery Writing Introduced to Educators: Also in June, Discovery Education launched Mystery Writing. Mystery Writing engages students in grades K-5 with “wow!” content that captivates young learners and builds their confidence in writing. Featuring no prep, open-and-go lessons, Mystery Writing helps multi-subject elementary educators quickly and easily provide students with differentiated lessons that explicitly teach the writing process. Mystery Writing’s innovative approach combines subjects of high interest to students with step-by-step written, visual, and auditory directions to ensure no young writer experiences the dreaded “fear of the blank page.”
• Research Insights: In October, the Education Insights Report by Discovery Education was released, revealing key areas of opportunity for addressing the most pressing issue facing educators today: student engagement. The report—which was based on survey data collected by The Harris Poll—found that curiosity is important to everyone, students want to learn more life skills, teachers see promise in adaptive learning resources, and much more. Read the full report here.
• Milestone Reached in STEM Education: Also in October, the STEM Careers Coalition surpassed its goal of reaching 10 million students by the end of 2025, a year ahead of schedule. Since 2019, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached over 11 million students, including 2.97 million in the 2023-2024 school year alone, 65% of which are from Title I schools. The Coalition works to prepare all students for future jobs in STEM, developing the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in college and a career through high-quality classroom resources, career exploration tools, after school activities, digital content, and more. The STEM Careers Coalition features a range of industry partners including LyondellBassell, Nucor, Prologis, United Airlines, and many more.
• Otus Partnership: Discovery Education’s new strategic partnership with Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, was announced in November and is aimed at maximizing student achievement nationwide through the powerful combination of engaging content and state-of-the-art data analytics. Through this collaboration, Otus is now Discovery Education’s preferred platform for assessment, data, and learning insights.

“We are deeply honored to be named the Education Company of the Year by EdTech Chronicle. This recognition reflects the incredible work of our team and our unwavering commitment to supporting educators and students around the world,” said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Education. “At Discovery Education, we believe in the power of technology to accelerate student growth, scale teacher impact, and motivate learning, and we are proud to be at the forefront of the mission to prepare all learners for success beyond graduation. Thank you to the EdTech Chronicle for this meaningful acknowledgment.”

Learn more about the Best in Education Awards 2024 here.

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

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About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, K-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.

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Grace Maliska
Discovery Education
Email: gmaliska@dicoveryed.com

CLEVELAND, April 14, 2025 /3BL/ – As part of its bicentennial celebration, KeyBank is donating $200,000 to Cleveland Guardians Charities. KeyCorp Chairman and CEO Chris Gorman presented the donation from the KeyBank Foundation to Cleveland Guardians Owner, Chairman and CEO Paul Dolan during “KeyBank Bicentennial Night” on April 12^th at Progressive Field.

This donation was made the night of April 12^th, the actual date that KeyBank was founded 200 years ago in 1825 in Albany, New York. Since that time, Key has grown into one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies. Funds will support the Guardians’ Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities or, RBI, Program. This initiative, led by Major League Baseball, is designed to encourage academic achievement and youth sports participation, and increase the number of talented athletes to play in college and professionally.

“As we celebrate our bicentennial, we are excited and proud to partner with the Cleveland Guardians to support our youth and help them grow in the classroom and on the field,” said Gorman. “KeyBank is Cleveland’s hometown bank and this gift recognizes the pivotal role this city has in our history and that yesterday, today, and tomorrow, KeyBank will be here to help our clients, our colleagues, and our communities thrive.”

“We are extremely grateful for KeyBank’s support of Cleveland Guardians Charities and our RBI Program,” said Director, Community Impact Penny Forster. “We know the powerful life lessons and opportunities the Cleveland RBI program provides our participants, and we look forward to the positive impact these youth will have in our community and our game as young adults.”

Guardians RBI rosters are constructed with primarily Cleveland Metropolitan School District & Play Ball! CLE student athletes, who through the Say Yes to Education grant program have the ability to attend their choice of 100+ private colleges and universities in Ohio and across the country for free.

As part of “KeyBank Bicentennial Night” festivities, Gorman threw out the first pitch before the Guardians game against the Kansas City Royals. More than 1,000 KeyBank teammates also attended the game.

ABOUT KEYCORP

In 2025, KeyCorp celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. To learn more, visit KeyBank Heritage Center. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $187 billion at December 31, 2024.

Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.

ABOUT CLEVELAND GUARDIANS CHARITIES

Cleveland Guardians Charities (CGC) is the private foundation of the Cleveland Guardians. CGC raises money though programs, events and player contributions to support many CGC beneficiaries, including the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, the City of Cleveland Recreation Department youth baseball and softball programs, Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland and many other community organizations and nonprofits.

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• 17th annual event culminates in total of nearly $320 million
• 834 hometown charities supported in local communities
• Over $8 million raised for national charities

CAMDEN, N.J., April 14, 2025 /3BL/ – Subaru of America Inc. today announced that the 2024 Subaru Share the Love® Event raised a record-breaking $31.7 million in donations, its highest contribution amount in company history. Now in its seventeenth year, the Subaru Share the Love Event has brought in a total of nearly $320 million and continues to advance the automaker’s efforts to be More Than a Car Company®, benefiting charities and communities across the country.

In 2024, Subaru retailers nationwide participated in the annual Subaru Share the Love Event, where customers who purchased or leased a new vehicle could choose to support one of four national charity partners or local hometown charities selected by their retailer. The majority of donations supported local charitable organizations, with over $23 million going to more than 830 hometown charities that resonated with Subaru owners and the neighborhoods they serve.

Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer, Subaru of America, Inc.: “Ensuring that our annual Share the Love Event is a success requires true collaboration and teamwork toward a worthy cause. This past year’s record-breaking initiative achieved far more than just raising funds for deserving organizations – it helped spread love and support in meaningful ways. None of this would be possible without the incredible dedication of our retailers, customers, and employees, whose shared values made 2024 an impactful and memorable year for communities nationwide.”

Subaru and its retailers have held the annual Subaru Share the Love Event since 2008 in the final months of the year and through the holidays, giving back to local causes that matter to them and their communities. From November 21, 2024, to January 2, 2025, Subaru and its retailers together donated a minimum of $300 to charity for any new vehicle purchased or leased at any participating retailer around the country. Subaru has established partnerships with well-known national charities, including The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®), Make-A-Wish®, Meals on Wheels America, and the National Park Foundation, which collectively received over $8 million in donations. Additionally, 834 hometown charities received nearly $24 million in contributions.

For more information on the Subaru Share the Love Event, please visit www.subaru.com/share.

Subaru and its retailers are committed to helping their communities through the Subaru Love Promise. To learn more about the Love Promise initiative, visit www.subaru.com/love-promise.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $320 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 100,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. 

Diane Anton
Corporate Communications Manager
Subaru of America, Inc.
(856) 488-5093
danton@subaru.com

Adam Leiter
Corporate Communications Specialist
Subaru of America, Inc.
(856) 488-8668
aleiter@subaru.com

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Nasdaq IR Intelligence surveyed the corporate community in Q4 2024 to surface top IR priorities and challenges, while also highlighting recommended practices and innovations to help shape the future of IR in 2025 and beyond. Review the survey results and insights from over 800 corporate professionals across different sectors and market caps globally.

Amid ongoing pressure from the macroeconomic environment, IR professionals remain focused on enhancing stakeholder engagement and maintaining a pulse on new technological developments to support their roles.

The 6th Annual Global IR Issuer Pulse highlights four key takeaways:

• IR professionals navigate complex market dynamics and industry challenges
• IR professionals are driving expansion and diversification of their investor base
• IR professionals remain essential to key internal stakeholders
• IR professionals are increasingly embracing generative AI

Download the report to discover more data and key findings to help execute IR priorities in 2025 and beyond.

Ralph Winkler has written a lot of music, but he never imagined one of his most popular songs would be inspired by one of the worst days for his family.

Ralph, 58, who lives in Heerlen, Netherlands, remembers the day in 2023 when he and his wife, Angeles rushed their teenage son, Mikk, to the hospital and first heard about Mikk’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

He describes the next few days as a roller coaster ride. The whole family was inundated with information as they learned from hospital staff how to manage blood sugar levels and taught Mikk how to inject himself with insulin.

“It started to hit him very hard, and he started to think, ‘why me?’” recalled Ralph. “We wanted to be able to take the burden from him, so we told him we would handle this together.”

As his family struggled with Mikk’s new medical reality, Ralph began writing music to express his emotions as a father. The resulting song, Wind Underneath Your Wings, is a tribute to his son’s bravery and the fear many parents experience when their child is confronted with a medical problem they are powerless to stop.

Today, Wind Underneath Your Wings is one of Ralph’s most-streamed songs — played more than 18,000 times on Spotify. In fact, the song was so warmly received in their local diabetes community that Mikk and Angeles established the Winkler Wings Foundation. Proceeds from the song go toward the organization’s mission to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes and funds to support those living with the condition.

The foundation hosted its first benefit festival in November, raising more than €4,000.00 to benefit the organization Diabetes+ in The Netherlands.

Today, Mikk is thriving, thanks partly to his Medtronic MiniMed^TM 780G insulin pump, which automatically adjusts his insulin levels to help manage his blood sugar. Mikk jokingly refers to the device as his best friend. “It’s really changing my life,” said Mikk. “I feel very free. I can do way more. I can go out more.”

The device also brings peace of mind for his parents, and it’s brought Ralph an extra sense of pride in his day-to-day job working for Medtronic. Ralph helps translate user manuals, including one for the same technology that helps his son.

“This experience forced me to look at my work through the lens of a patient, and it’s easier to see how our colleagues at Medtronic are making an impact on the lives of people around the world,” said Ralph.

Learn more about Medtronic here.

MiniMed™ 780G System is for type 1 ages 7 and over. Prescription required. WARNING: Do not use SmartGuard™ feature for people who require less than 8 units or more than 250 units of insulin/day. For full safety information, see https://bit.ly/780gRisks

Ralph Winkler has written a lot of music, but he never imagined one of his most popular songs would be inspired by one of the worst days for his family.

Ralph, 58, who lives in Heerlen, Netherlands, remembers the day in 2023 when he and his wife, Angeles rushed their teenage son, Mikk, to the hospital and first heard about Mikk’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

He describes the next few days as a roller coaster ride. The whole family was inundated with information as they learned from hospital staff how to manage blood sugar levels and taught Mikk how to inject himself with insulin.

“It started to hit him very hard, and he started to think, ‘why me?’” recalled Ralph. “We wanted to be able to take the burden from him, so we told him we would handle this together.”

As his family struggled with Mikk’s new medical reality, Ralph began writing music to express his emotions as a father. The resulting song, Wind Underneath Your Wings, is a tribute to his son’s bravery and the fear many parents experience when their child is confronted with a medical problem they are powerless to stop.

Today, Wind Underneath Your Wings is one of Ralph’s most-streamed songs — played more than 18,000 times on Spotify. In fact, the song was so warmly received in their local diabetes community that Mikk and Angeles established the Winkler Wings Foundation. Proceeds from the song go toward the organization’s mission to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes and funds to support those living with the condition.

The foundation hosted its first benefit festival in November, raising more than €4,000.00 to benefit the organization Diabetes+ in The Netherlands.

Today, Mikk is thriving, thanks partly to his Medtronic MiniMed^TM 780G insulin pump, which automatically adjusts his insulin levels to help manage his blood sugar. Mikk jokingly refers to the device as his best friend. “It’s really changing my life,” said Mikk. “I feel very free. I can do way more. I can go out more.”

The device also brings peace of mind for his parents, and it’s brought Ralph an extra sense of pride in his day-to-day job working for Medtronic. Ralph helps translate user manuals, including one for the same technology that helps his son.

“This experience forced me to look at my work through the lens of a patient, and it’s easier to see how our colleagues at Medtronic are making an impact on the lives of people around the world,” said Ralph.

Learn more about Medtronic here.

MiniMed™ 780G System is for type 1 ages 7 and over. Prescription required. WARNING: Do not use SmartGuard™ feature for people who require less than 8 units or more than 250 units of insulin/day. For full safety information, see https://bit.ly/780gRisks

Ralph Winkler has written a lot of music, but he never imagined one of his most popular songs would be inspired by one of the worst days for his family.

Ralph, 58, who lives in Heerlen, Netherlands, remembers the day in 2023 when he and his wife, Angeles rushed their teenage son, Mikk, to the hospital and first heard about Mikk’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

He describes the next few days as a roller coaster ride. The whole family was inundated with information as they learned from hospital staff how to manage blood sugar levels and taught Mikk how to inject himself with insulin.

“It started to hit him very hard, and he started to think, ‘why me?’” recalled Ralph. “We wanted to be able to take the burden from him, so we told him we would handle this together.”

As his family struggled with Mikk’s new medical reality, Ralph began writing music to express his emotions as a father. The resulting song, Wind Underneath Your Wings, is a tribute to his son’s bravery and the fear many parents experience when their child is confronted with a medical problem they are powerless to stop.

Today, Wind Underneath Your Wings is one of Ralph’s most-streamed songs — played more than 18,000 times on Spotify. In fact, the song was so warmly received in their local diabetes community that Mikk and Angeles established the Winkler Wings Foundation. Proceeds from the song go toward the organization’s mission to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes and funds to support those living with the condition.

The foundation hosted its first benefit festival in November, raising more than €4,000.00 to benefit the organization Diabetes+ in The Netherlands.

Today, Mikk is thriving, thanks partly to his Medtronic MiniMed^TM 780G insulin pump, which automatically adjusts his insulin levels to help manage his blood sugar. Mikk jokingly refers to the device as his best friend. “It’s really changing my life,” said Mikk. “I feel very free. I can do way more. I can go out more.”

The device also brings peace of mind for his parents, and it’s brought Ralph an extra sense of pride in his day-to-day job working for Medtronic. Ralph helps translate user manuals, including one for the same technology that helps his son.

“This experience forced me to look at my work through the lens of a patient, and it’s easier to see how our colleagues at Medtronic are making an impact on the lives of people around the world,” said Ralph.

Learn more about Medtronic here.

MiniMed™ 780G System is for type 1 ages 7 and over. Prescription required. WARNING: Do not use SmartGuard™ feature for people who require less than 8 units or more than 250 units of insulin/day. For full safety information, see https://bit.ly/780gRisks

Jeremy Lardeau, senior vice president of the Higg Index at Cascale, recently joined industry leaders at The Economist’s Sustainability Week Asia. Over 900 business leaders came together in Bangkok to explore how the region’s rapid economic growth, substantial renewable investments, and diverse ecosystems provide opportunities to lead on decarbonization.

Lardeau joined the “Troubling taxonomies: how to standardize sustainability reporting” panel, moderated by Vijay Vaitheeswaran, global energy and climate innovation editor at The Economist. Participants also included Ornsaran Pomme Manuamorn, senior financial sector specialist at World Bank, and Susanna Hasenoehrl, head of sustainable solutions business, Asia-Pacific and Japan at SAP.

While acknowledging the complexity of the supply chains, Lardeau explained the benefits of standardized sustainability reporting and the use of a common framework. He highlighted reporting challenges including limited resources, duplicative work, contradicting information, and a lack of comparable data. Lardeau also noted that governments have an important role to play in promoting standardized environmental reporting systems through sensible regulation.

Lardeau shared how Cascale’s Higg Index suite of tools unites the industry on a common framework, bringing together 40,000 users – including over 300 Cascale members – across the value chain. He also noted that the Higg Index facility tools, specifically the Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) and the Higg Facility Social & Labor Module (Higg FSLM), can contribute facility-level assessments to broader reporting needs. And Lardeau highlighted how supply chain management platforms can help companies comply with disclosures required by legislation.

Emphasizing the importance of collaboration to scale up strategic partnerships, Lardeau noted that Cascale’s new Industry Decarbonization Roadmap (IDR), developed in partnership with Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) outlines key strategies to accelerate collective action for supply chain decarbonization.

Attendees were invited to register for the Cascale Forum, which will take place May 14-15 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The two-day event will bring manufacturers, suppliers, brands, retailers, and key industry stakeholders together to drive actionable solutions on decarbonization, foundational environmental performance, responsible purchasing practices, and more.

CDL’s 18^th Integrated Sustainability Report Highlights

• Increased alignment with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Disclosure Standards, founded on CDL’s harmonised two-pillar reporting framework
• Enhanced double materiality assessment to identify key climate-related Sustainability Risks and Opportunities (SROs)
• Expanded Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) includes major properties in New Zealand and enhanced use of nature-related tools; Alignment of nature-related goals with GET strategy
• Secured S$400 million first-of-its-kind TNFD targets-aligned sustainability-linked loan for nature conservation and sustainable development

City Developments Limited (CDL) has released its 18th Integrated Sustainability Report (ISR) 2025, titled “Zero in on Action: Fast-Forwarding Towards Sustainable Ecosystems”. Building on last year’s focus on nature and biodiversity, this year’s report underscores CDL’s commitment to advancing sustainable ecosystems and creating value for a resilient, nature-positive future. The report also reflects CDL’s pioneering sustainability leadership since 1995, as well as its progress toward Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals and targets under the CDL Future Value 2030 Sustainability Blueprint.
 
In line with its Operational Net Zero 2030 target, CDL has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 operational carbon emissions for assets under direct management and operational control by 25% from 2016 levels. It achieved a 38% reduction in Scope 3 embodied carbon in new developments compared with a 2016 baseline. The Group recorded a 52.1% reduction in Scope 3 investment intensity, reflecting CDL’s commitment to achieving its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated target of a 63% reduction in emissions by 2030. To further advance its climate action strategy, CDL completed an Internal Carbon Pricing (ICP) pilot study on Republic Plaza, its flagship Grade A office building in Singapore, laying the foundation for future implementations of carbon pricing mechanisms across its portfolio.

Ms Esther An, CDL’s Chief Sustainability Officer, said, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of CDL’s 18th sustainability report, a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability for three decades. Guided by our ethos of ‘Conserving as We Construct’, CDL has consistently integrated environmental stewardship, social well-being, and economic prosperity into our operations. We continue to innovate by ‘Cooling by Greening’ and collaborate with our ecosystem of partners to step up nature-based solutions and TNFD reporting. This milestone underscores our dedication to creating sustainable spaces that respect nature, advance communities, and ensures a resilient future for all.”
 
Further Alignment with IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards with Enhanced Double Materiality Assessment
 
In June 2023, the ISSB issued its inaugural International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2, which many jurisdictions, including Singapore, have adopted using a phased approach. Moving towards greater alignment with the ISSB Standards, CDL worked with external consultants to enhance its double materiality approach, evaluating both financial and impact materiality in 2024. The Group identified several SROs with potential financial implications on its business. CDL will prioritise addressing these SROs, given the urgent impact of climate change on its core businesses.
 
CDL has built up a unique blended sustainability reporting framework anchored on impact and value pillars. Since 2008, CDL’s framework has incorporated the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards at its core, adding various framework over the years: CDP (2010), Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) (2013), Integrated Reporting Framework (2015), SDG Reporting (2016), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Recommendations (2017), SBTi (2018), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards and  Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) Framework (2020), and TNFD Recommendations (2024).
 
Strengthening Commitment to Nature and Biodiversity Conservation
 
CDL has secured over S$9 billion in sustainable financing since 2017. In 2024, it obtained a landmark S$400 million sustainability-linked loan from DBS Bank, aimed at supporting nature conservation and sustainable development in Singapore. The first-of-its-kind loan is tied to TNFD-aligned targets, reinforcing CDL’s leadership in sustainable finance and environmental stewardship.
 
As one of the first Singapore companies to voluntarily adopt the TNFD Recommendations in March 2024, CDL has expanded its TNFD disclosures this year to include its wholly-managed and owned properties in New Zealand. Additionally, the Company has leveraged advanced AI-driven tools for biodiversity and environmental risk assessments, including Xylo Systems, Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT), ENCORE (Exploring Natural Capital Opportunities, Risks, and Exposure), and the WWF Risk Filter Suite (Water Risk Filter).
 
CDL continues to advance nature and biodiversity conservation through the launch of two key initiatives in March 2025, the CDL EcoTrain and CDL MicroForest, at City Square Mall, Singapore’s first eco-mall. These initiatives align with CDL’s TNFD adoption and reinforce its commitment to enhancing urban biodiversity and climate resilience while nurturing future eco-champions and promoting sustainable living.
 
Media Contact:
Stephanie Chua
Manager, Sustainability

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