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Originally published in Lenovo’s 2023/24 ESG Report

Lenovo has responded to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)’s urgent call for corporate climate action by committing to align with 1.5°C and net-zero through the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign, an official partner of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Race to Zero campaign. SBTi is a partnership between the UN Global Compact, CDP, World Resources Institute and World Wide Fund for Nature. Lenovo is an early adopter of the science-based emissions reduction approach, after receiving SBTi approval for near-term 2030 emissions reduction targets in 2020. For near-term targets, Lenovo’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction targets are consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C, the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement, and its Scope 3 emissions reduction targets meet ambitious criteria according to the SBTi’s methodology, which means they are in line with current best practices.

On January 19, 2023, Lenovo announced its SBTi validated target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Lenovo’s net-zero target is to achieve a 90 percent reduction across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Lenovo was the first PC and smartphone maker and one of the first 139 companies in the world to establish a net-zero target validated by SBTi. Lenovo’s long-term 2050 net-zero target coincides with its near-term, SBTi-validated 2030 emissions reduction targets. In September 2023, Lenovo joined the UN Global Compact Forward Faster initiative to accelerate private sector action towards the SDGs, specifically committing to the climate action and water resilience targets within the initiative.

By working with SBTi and aligning to their Net-Zero Standard, which is also the world’s first framework for corporate net-zero target setting, Lenovo is taking a scientific, collaborative, and accountable approach to reducing emissions. Aligning goals to the SBTi helps hold companies accountable for their emissions reduction. Without aligning to SBTi, it is difficult to validate or know when a net-zero target is reached.

Lenovo’s mature ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) gives Lenovo a strong framework on which to set annual targets to help us drive progress towards its 2030 and 2050 SBTi goals.

These targets have a base year of FY 2018/19, near-term target year of FY 2029/30, and net-zero target year of FY 2049/50. The following table details Lenovo’s Science-Based Targets, road maps for their achievement, and progress against the targets in FY 2023/24.

LENOVO EMISSIONS REDUCTION NEAR-TERM TARGETSROAD MAP

STATUS AS OF FY 2023/24

BASE YEAR: FY 2018/19

FY 2029/30 TARGETReduce absolute Scope 1 + Scope 2 GHG emissions (related to Lenovo’s operations) by 50%Hierarchical combination of energy efficiency, on-site renewable energy generation, and renewable energy commoditiesOn-Track– 50%Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions (value chain) from use of sold products ~35% on average for comparable productsReduce product emissions through energy efficiency improvements, engaging customers to use more renewable energyOn-Track 1– 35%Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions (supply chain) from procured goods and services 66.5% per million US$ gross profitInclusion of climate change requirements in Supplier Code of ConductSupplier climate data collected annually from subset of suppliersClimate change KPIs included in supplier ESG scorecards (evaluation process)Expand supplier program to greater number of suppliers/ data capabilities and SBTi level of commitmentOn-Track 1– 66.5%Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from global logistics operations by 25% per tonne-km of transported productModal shift to lower carbon modes of transportOptimization of transport planningIncrease of vehicle utilizationImprovement of vehicle fuel efficiencyOn-Track 1– 25%LENOVO EMISSIONS REDUCTION LONG-TERM TARGETSROAD MAP

STATUS AS OF FY 2023/24

BASE YEAR: FY 2018/19

FY 2049/50 TARGETReduce all GHG emissions by 90% – absolute reduction of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Neutralize remaining 10% of emissions through carbon capture, reforestation, or other meansAbove concepts continue drive energy efficiency at Lenovo sites, for products, expand supplier program in commitmentOn-Track 1– 90%

1 Lenovo is in the process of improving input data for this Scope 3 category. The status reported here is the best available estimate at the time of publication. In the FY 2024/25 ESG Report, overall supporting data and target status will reflect any improved input data.

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Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom

This article has been modified from its original format that was first published on LinkedIn. Read the full piece here.

2024 was another remarkable year for HARMAN, defined by groundbreaking innovations and customer successes.

From achievements including the expansion of our partnership with Ferrari, the launch of our HARMAN Ignite Platform in Tata passenger vehicles, state-of-the-art professional lighting systems for Royal Caribbean’s “Icon of the Seas,” and top recognition of our commitment to collaboration and transparency through our JLR Global Supplier Excellence Award for Integrity, the dedication of our team members around the globe is easy to see.

The numerous awards and recognitions we received this year – like our CES 2024 Best of Innovation Award, a whopping 35 iF Design Awards and 31 Red Dot Design Awards, celebrations of our success in continuously extending quality and delivery to our Automotive customers, and many more – further illustrate our commitment to creating meaningful experiences that resonate with our customers and consumers worldwide.  

Michael Mauser, President and Chief Executive Officer at HARMAN, reflected on the incredible milestones achieved through the collective efforts of our teams, partners, and customers. Together, we’re unlocking the momentum that will carry us forward into 2025 – a year poised to bring even greater growth, technological advancements, and meaningful contributions to our communities.

Read Michael’s full article for a look back at HARMAN’s progress in 2024 – including how we are harnessing the power of AI, maximizing customer experiences, and giving back to local communities as part of our Sound Purpose: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/harmans-2024-year-excellence-innovation-growth-michael-mauser-y9raf/?trackingId=iyQciC6zQTqh5c6u94m5iw%3D%3D

by Margret Trilli, CEO & Chief Investment Office of ImpactAssets

For impact investors, the question is not why gender equality matters — it’s how to effectively allocate capital in ways that empower women and catalyze meaningful progress far more quickly.

To be sure, impact investing alone cannot be a panacea for gender inequality, but it is an indispensable component of a larger solution. Gender equality can itself be an impact objective or, for portfolios targeting other impact themes, gender equality can be an awareness that impact investors incorporate into their work.

At ImpactAssets, we focus on three essential areas of need where capital of impact investors can be most effective at driving gender equality: 1) advancing economic inclusion; 2) delivering products and services that improve lives and outcomes; 3) and increasing representation and voice.

Together with our clients and partners, we are driving progress in these areas, and many other gender lens impact investors are scaling up capital flows in similar ways. However, addressing a challenge as entrenched and widespread as gender inequality requires significantly more investment.

Read Margaret’s full article which includes: Expanding Economic Opportunities for Women; Elevating Women’s Voices in Leadership; and Investing in Women Catalyzes Deep, Transformative Impact – all here – https://greenmoney.com/investing-in-gender-equality-offers-a-bridge-to-a-healthier-and-more-stable-future/

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For municipalities and industries, addressing regulated PFAS is crucial for compliance, mitigating risks and restoring public trust in water sources. Regulations around PFAS are changing rapidly, though, and new requirements for wastewater discharge quality resulted in operational challenges for our client. 

We installed mobile treatment equipment and conducted on-site and lab testing for a full-scale solution. We used activated carbon, RO membranes and thermal technology. We designed the following treatment process:

Solids Removal → Hardness Removal → RO Concentration → Evaporation → Final PFAS treatment and discharge and reuse of treated water

The outcome was that 99%+ PFAS reduction, with an inlet wastewater treatment capacity of 220 gallons per minute.

Veolia is a global leader in PFAS treatment, with capabilities spanning conventional to cutting-edge technologies, from pre-treatment to polishing. We continuously pilot new, innovative solutions such as foam fractionation and novel adsorbents to ensure your operations comply with emerging PFAS regulations and treatment requirements. With decades of experience helping companies across a wide range of industries, our proven track record includes 20+ successful industrial water PFAS projects, with an additional 50+ projects currently in progress.

We meet the unique challenges of your market, delivering efficiencies, cost savings and sustainable practices. Whether achieving the highest purity standards for a microchip manufacturer or treating wastewater from a food processing plant, we develop targeted, compliant strategies tailored to your operations.

We offer scientifically proven PFAS solutions for these and other markets:

AutomotiveChemical processingFood and beverageMicroelectronicsMilitary operationsOil refineriesPharmaceuticalPower generationPulp and paper

BeyondPFAS, our suite of end-to-end PFAS management solutions, is designed to support you at every step, from sampling and analysis to responsible disposal of contaminants. Our holistic approach involves initial site assessment and sampling, followed by implementing tailored treatment technologies based on your needs. We are committed to safely handling and disposing contaminates in line with EPA-recommended methods, including incineration, deep well injection and approved landfill.

Verizon

When the isolation of the pandemic left Michael Odulana of Union City, New Jersey, feeling disconnected, he turned to nature: specifically, plants — lots of plants. Odulana’s apartment is now lined with nearly 200 varieties, from Marimo moss balls and pitcher plants to variegated Monstera Peru and a golden pothos he grew from a clipping he received from his father. Adding the greenery, he says, made an immediate impact: His home became a “charging station,” with the living décor giving him energy whenever he returned to it.

“I felt way more balanced,” Odulana says. “And I wanted other people to feel that way.”

That desire sparked Odulana’s two small businesses: Plant Dad, which sells unique plant artwork and home decor, and Moobience, an interior design company whose moniker is a combination of the words “mood” and “ambience.” Both entrepreneurial ventures center wellness in interior design by using live plants and natural elements to create truly restorative spaces — something uniquely important to Odulana.

A lifelong love of nature

Odulana’s love of plants began in childhood, inspired by his parents’ passion for botany. Today, that passion shines through on his Plant Dad social media account, where he shares tips on reviving ailing plants and building terrariums — all with a focus on mental health and well-being.

“As people of color, young professionals, people in high-stress situations, cognitively [or] physically diverse people,” he says, “we have to think about the physical and mental aspects of the places we inhabit.”

Turning passion into profit

As a solopreneur, balancing a full-time job as a business analyst for a Fortune 500 company, Odulana knew he would need to “level up” his skill set to make his ideas come to fruition. “I didn’t know how to get started, and I definitely wasn’t aware of how to run a service-based organization, let alone an interior design organization,” he says. “So, I started looking for free resources to get me started.”

In 2021, Odulana signed up for the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program to gain access to free resources such as courses, networking, and small business grants. He was already proficient in topics like SEO, thanks to his background in technology, but the program elevated his knowledge of developing website content, building relationships with new clients, advertising, and other essential skills. The courses also helped him refine his Plant Dad product line, focusing on low-maintenance terrariums and heirloom plants.

Odulana says the resources also helped him optimize cash flow and pricing, and improve cost effectiveness to maximize revenue. He learned how to increase business prospects and leads after connecting with other businesses in the Digital Ready community. He also learned how to secure designer trade partnerships during a Digital Ready live event. These partnerships allow him to order items from major retailers at a discount.

Additionally, Odulana gained confidence in his social media presence. One of his key milestones? A viral video where he demonstrated how to paint an accent wall, garnered over 21 million views and nearly 742,000 likes and cemented his online presence.

“I was able to skyrocket my brand very early on and successfully hit targets while actively gaining the skills, tools, and resources I needed for brand building,” he says.

Scaling up through pop-up shops

By 2023, Odulana began hosting pop-up shops to promote his businesses and sell his products at festivals and markets. These temporary shops serve multiple purposes: They increase brand awareness, promote online sales, provide immediate cash flow to fund supplies for interior design projects, and offer a valuable platform for market research. Odulana also uses the pop-up shops to test which products resonate with customers and refine his sales pitch. Each event creates fresh content for his social media accounts, too, extending his brand’s impact beyond the physical space.

Odulana has even taught a course for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready about how small businesses can use pop-up shops. The course covered vendor preparation, customer engagement, market research, and translating offline success to online platforms.

“I see my companies becoming an essential sustainable pioneer in shifting [and] cultivating the interior design and wellness industries,” he says. “So far, I’m very proud of what I have been able to accomplish with my brand.”

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is part of Verizon’s goal to support 1 million small businesses by 2030 with the resources to thrive in the digital economy. Visit CitizenVerizon.com to learn more about the company’s responsible business efforts. To sign up for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, visit digitalready.verizonwireless.com. An individual user’s experience may vary and results are not guaranteed.

Kris Constantino
Director, Logistics Operations

Response Efforts After Hurrican Helene

Kris Constantino responded to county leaders’ requests for help with supply logistics after Hurricane Helene, focusing on the hardest-hit areas of North Carolina. Pensacola was largely cut off and relying on air-dropped supplies from the National Guard. The local fire chief sought Kris’s assistance to organize and transport supplies to a more accessible area for long-term housing and critical supply runs to those without road access. Meanwhile, Yancey County had received an overwhelming number of donations stored in schools, fire stations, and churches. Kris coordinated with the Product Remanufacturing Center (PRC), an Amazon partner, to secure part of their warehouse free of charge for consolidating supplies. She then designed a logistics resupply network to distribute essentials through three strategically located storefronts, ensuring that critical items like generators, fuel, warm l weather gear, and medical supplies were accessible.

*The Everyday Heroes Program honors and recognizes employees whose values, actions and behaviors advance inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity.

Kris Constantino
Director, Logistics Operations

Response Efforts After Hurrican Helene

Kris Constantino responded to county leaders’ requests for help with supply logistics after Hurricane Helene, focusing on the hardest-hit areas of North Carolina. Pensacola was largely cut off and relying on air-dropped supplies from the National Guard. The local fire chief sought Kris’s assistance to organize and transport supplies to a more accessible area for long-term housing and critical supply runs to those without road access. Meanwhile, Yancey County had received an overwhelming number of donations stored in schools, fire stations, and churches. Kris coordinated with the Product Remanufacturing Center (PRC), an Amazon partner, to secure part of their warehouse free of charge for consolidating supplies. She then designed a logistics resupply network to distribute essentials through three strategically located storefronts, ensuring that critical items like generators, fuel, warm l weather gear, and medical supplies were accessible.

*The Everyday Heroes Program honors and recognizes employees whose values, actions and behaviors advance inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity.

Mastercard

Doing well by doing good is a powerful principle that helps us build an inclusive future together — and this past year provided plenty of evidence. 

Employees in New York City are approaching corporate volunteerism as professional development by improving their neighbors’ access to crucial social services. In St. Louis, data scientists are on a mission to remove unintended bias from the surveys that assess the level of need for the homeless. And 5,000 miles away, in Warsaw, Poland, women entrepreneurs who fled war-torn Ukraine started rebuilding their lives and livelihoods with the support of a small business development program that included free childcare.

At Mastercard, we’re proud of the small role we play, alongside a laudable cast of public and private partners, in building a society where everyone has the tools and support needed to thrive. Here are some of the ways we’ve made a difference together this year.

Personal mission meets professional perk for New York City volunteers

Alice Halter wants to live in a city where everyone does well. That’s what drove the senior product design specialist at Mastercard’s Tech Hub in Manhattan to volunteer her time and expertise improving user experience on Access HRA, New York City’s Human Resources Administration portal, through which residents in need can access a host of public benefits and assistance, including food benefits, Medicaid and home energy relief.

Halter connected to the project through Unlocked, Mastercard’s AI-driven career development platform, launched in 2021, which matches employees with short-term projects, volunteer opportunities, mentoring and customized educational offerings. When Unlocked announced an innovative public-private partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office and NYC Service in March, Halter, who spends her work hours designing seamless user experiences for Mastercard’s cybersecurity business, knew right away that she wanted to pitch in.

Her focus for the city’s Department of Social Services is accessibility — and for the two million people NYC DSS serves, there’s a great deal at stake. “Everyone has to be able to use this platform, whether they have just learned how to use a computer, don’t speak English or have an auditory processing or visual impairment,” Halter says. “Ease of use can determine whether or not someone gets benefits that they not only need but have a right to.”

St. Louis leverages data for good to deliver fairer homeless services

Mastercard data scientists were already helping St. Louis police and social services assess their Crisis Response Unit when the city sought solutions for another critical problem: improving services for unhoused people to identify disparities and accelerate inclusion. Since unintended biases came to light in the widely used Vulnerability Index, a questionnaire used across the country to help measure need and allocate housing, the city of St. Louis developed its own survey in hopes of avoiding similar problems and administering a fairer process.

Mastercard experts worked pro bono in partnership with the Institute for Community Alliances, the nonprofit that maintains St. Louis’s homeless management information system, to analyze the anonymized responses of nearly 5,000 clients — and uncovered some unexpected issues the city is now working to address. For example, the findings showed that Black respondents were underrepresented among the survey’s high scorers, who are considered most critically in need.

The volunteers went further to understand how these disparities arose. For instance, lower scores on a section that asks about medical diagnoses and prescriptions may be linked to Black Americans’ greater distrust of the health care system, so the survey creators are revising these questions to account for their experiences. Ensuring that people can access housing services through a system they trust “all starts with this assessment,” says Kathy Connors, executive director of St. Louis emergency shelter Gateway180. “This work is critical for giving fair entry to the people who need it most.”

Ukraine’s unstoppable women entrepreneurs get a new start in Poland

Polina Khlibanovska and her young son were among more than a million Ukrainian women and children who fled to neighboring Poland since Russia began its assault in 2022. With extensive experience in childcare but less knowledge in starting a business — let alone navigating permits and financing in a new country — Khlibanovska could only depend on one thing: She would stop at nothing to provide a better life for herself and her child.

After seeing it advertised, Khlibanovska was one of 1,500 women to apply for (Re)building Ukrainian Business, a small business program run by Poland’s Impact Foundation and supported by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. She was one of 80 to be accepted into the yearlong program. Now, thanks to the legal, business and financial support she received through the program, Khlibanovska’s venture, Smart Kindergarten Warsaw, is thriving in her new home, employing other women, and she’s looking to expand.

The women in the program were “full of energy and motivated to start a new life,” said Emilia Borkowska, project manager for the Impact Foundation. To ensure they felt comfortable and safe in their new environment, and to better equip them to succeed in business and beyond, (Re)building Ukrainian Business provided free childcare for families in the program.

Entrepreneurship — like motherhood — can be a tumultuous journey, but it’s one that the women in the program now feel ready to tackle. “Even when you have a bad day,” Khlibanovska says, “the next day, the wings open up again, and you fly.”

Originally published by Mastercard

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.

Mastercard

Doing well by doing good is a powerful principle that helps us build an inclusive future together — and this past year provided plenty of evidence. 

Employees in New York City are approaching corporate volunteerism as professional development by improving their neighbors’ access to crucial social services. In St. Louis, data scientists are on a mission to remove unintended bias from the surveys that assess the level of need for the homeless. And 5,000 miles away, in Warsaw, Poland, women entrepreneurs who fled war-torn Ukraine started rebuilding their lives and livelihoods with the support of a small business development program that included free childcare.

At Mastercard, we’re proud of the small role we play, alongside a laudable cast of public and private partners, in building a society where everyone has the tools and support needed to thrive. Here are some of the ways we’ve made a difference together this year.

Personal mission meets professional perk for New York City volunteers

Alice Halter wants to live in a city where everyone does well. That’s what drove the senior product design specialist at Mastercard’s Tech Hub in Manhattan to volunteer her time and expertise improving user experience on Access HRA, New York City’s Human Resources Administration portal, through which residents in need can access a host of public benefits and assistance, including food benefits, Medicaid and home energy relief.

Halter connected to the project through Unlocked, Mastercard’s AI-driven career development platform, launched in 2021, which matches employees with short-term projects, volunteer opportunities, mentoring and customized educational offerings. When Unlocked announced an innovative public-private partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office and NYC Service in March, Halter, who spends her work hours designing seamless user experiences for Mastercard’s cybersecurity business, knew right away that she wanted to pitch in.

Her focus for the city’s Department of Social Services is accessibility — and for the two million people NYC DSS serves, there’s a great deal at stake. “Everyone has to be able to use this platform, whether they have just learned how to use a computer, don’t speak English or have an auditory processing or visual impairment,” Halter says. “Ease of use can determine whether or not someone gets benefits that they not only need but have a right to.”

St. Louis leverages data for good to deliver fairer homeless services

Mastercard data scientists were already helping St. Louis police and social services assess their Crisis Response Unit when the city sought solutions for another critical problem: improving services for unhoused people to identify disparities and accelerate inclusion. Since unintended biases came to light in the widely used Vulnerability Index, a questionnaire used across the country to help measure need and allocate housing, the city of St. Louis developed its own survey in hopes of avoiding similar problems and administering a fairer process.

Mastercard experts worked pro bono in partnership with the Institute for Community Alliances, the nonprofit that maintains St. Louis’s homeless management information system, to analyze the anonymized responses of nearly 5,000 clients — and uncovered some unexpected issues the city is now working to address. For example, the findings showed that Black respondents were underrepresented among the survey’s high scorers, who are considered most critically in need.

The volunteers went further to understand how these disparities arose. For instance, lower scores on a section that asks about medical diagnoses and prescriptions may be linked to Black Americans’ greater distrust of the health care system, so the survey creators are revising these questions to account for their experiences. Ensuring that people can access housing services through a system they trust “all starts with this assessment,” says Kathy Connors, executive director of St. Louis emergency shelter Gateway180. “This work is critical for giving fair entry to the people who need it most.”

Ukraine’s unstoppable women entrepreneurs get a new start in Poland

Polina Khlibanovska and her young son were among more than a million Ukrainian women and children who fled to neighboring Poland since Russia began its assault in 2022. With extensive experience in childcare but less knowledge in starting a business — let alone navigating permits and financing in a new country — Khlibanovska could only depend on one thing: She would stop at nothing to provide a better life for herself and her child.

After seeing it advertised, Khlibanovska was one of 1,500 women to apply for (Re)building Ukrainian Business, a small business program run by Poland’s Impact Foundation and supported by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. She was one of 80 to be accepted into the yearlong program. Now, thanks to the legal, business and financial support she received through the program, Khlibanovska’s venture, Smart Kindergarten Warsaw, is thriving in her new home, employing other women, and she’s looking to expand.

The women in the program were “full of energy and motivated to start a new life,” said Emilia Borkowska, project manager for the Impact Foundation. To ensure they felt comfortable and safe in their new environment, and to better equip them to succeed in business and beyond, (Re)building Ukrainian Business provided free childcare for families in the program.

Entrepreneurship — like motherhood — can be a tumultuous journey, but it’s one that the women in the program now feel ready to tackle. “Even when you have a bad day,” Khlibanovska says, “the next day, the wings open up again, and you fly.”

Originally published by Mastercard

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.

Nasdaq

The Corporate Governance Awards are hosted by Governance Intelligence, a digital content and events company, providing a forum where governance experts and service providers can share experiences, insights, and best practices on a range of topics. The awards celebrate outstanding achievements by governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) professionals across areas such as AGMs, compliance and ethics programs, ESG reporting, entity management, use of technology, proxy statements, investor engagement, corporate transactions, and director education and training.

“We are proud to be recognized for our team’s commitment to integrity and innovation in the boardroom and beyond. Receiving these awards is not only an honor but a testament to our continuous efforts to achieve excellence and harness technology in our corporate governance and sustainability approaches,” said Erika Moore, Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel at Nasdaq, who attended the awards ceremony in New York on November 7, 2024.

Nasdaq’s Office of the Corporate Secretary team was honored to receive the Governance Team of the Year (Large Cap) award, which looked at our team’s structure and training and recognized their achievements in the past 12 months. We are committed to good corporate governance to help promote the long-term interests of our shareholders, strengthen our board and management accountability, and build trust in the organization. Moreover, our governance practices provide a structure that allows our board to set objectives, monitor performance, ensure efficient use of corporate resources, and enhance shareholder value.

Ongoing director training and education is essential for the board to be a strategic asset. The team also received the inaugural Best Director Training and Education Program award, recognizing our program for offering extensive, relevant, timely, and tailored training and education to keep the board informed on necessary issues and best practices. Nasdaq’s director orientation program familiarizes directors with our businesses, strategies, and policies through written materials and meetings with Nasdaq’s business divisions and expert teams. Directors are encouraged to participate in continuing education programs to enhance the skills and knowledge used to perform their duties. Quarterly sessions are also provided on emerging topics and product demonstrations that help them be a strategic asset in the boardroom.

In addition, Nasdaq’s Corporate ESG Strategy and Reporting team was honored at the 2024 Corporate Governance Awards, having received the Best ESG Reporting (Large Cap) award. The team is responsible for executing of our sustainability strategy, communicating our performance, metrics, and ambitions through our annual Sustainability Report and other related reports and disclosures, as well as collaborating with various stakeholders across the organization to ensure a timely and accurate data gathering process. This award recognized the quality and robustness of our ESG-related reporting, including exposure to environmental risk factors, as well as our understanding of our role in local and global communities. At Nasdaq, we are committed to advancing meaningful sustainability efforts to reverse the negative effects of climate change by minimizing our environmental footprint and delivering market-based innovations that support a net-zero future.

“We are also proud to see our clients well-represented at the 2024 Corporate Governance Awards. A big congratulations to this year’s award winners,” said Moore. Nasdaq-listed companies received awards, including Century Aluminum Company, The Kraft Heinz Company, PepsiCo, and Robinhood Markets. We look forward to partnering with our clients and learning from them as they continue to push the GRC profession forward.

Nasdaq’s purpose is to advance economic progress for all. We strive not only to become the trusted fabric of the world’s financial system, but also to power stronger economies, create more equitable opportunities, build a more inclusive capital markets ecosystem, and contribute to a more sustainable world. Our commitment to leadership in governance and sustainability principles and practices is integrated across our operations. And as a financial technology company at the epicenter of capital markets and technology, we are positioned to lead the acceleration of excellence in governance and sustainability in respect of how we operate internally and by empowering our clients with strategic solutions:

Nasdaq Governance Solutions: Boards need reliable solutions to facilitate major decisions, advance strategic vision, and drive stakeholder value. Nasdaq Governance Solutions provides an AI-enabled connected ecosystem of board technologies that empowers boards and leadership teams to work at peak performance. Learn more.Nasdaq ESG Solutions: Nasdaq has solutions to help streamline and enhance ESG operations, as well as communicate these undertakings to stakeholders as key, competitive advantages. We help companies at all maturity levels accelerate sustainability excellence and action their strategies through a combination of differentiated and purpose-built technology, data, and capital market solutions. Learn more.