Opening remarks

We’re very pleased to bring you our second sustainability report

2023 was characterised by progress across each of the four pillars of our sustainability framework, culminating in an EcoVadis gold medal, placing us in the top 5% of all rated companies globally. We’re immensely proud of this award which we achieved by working together as One IQ-EQ team.

We accomplished a considerable amount in 2023 including launching our new purpose – “powering people and possibilities” - and our Employee Value Proposition (EVP). At the same time, we’ve sought to strengthen our governance frameworks by launching our Group Risk and Compliance Roadmap to Excellence (R2E) initiative. We’ve also improved our ability to take proactive and positive steps towards reducing our impact on the planet.

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. That progress depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, regulators, suppliers, business partners, and local communities. This is a fundamental tenet of our corporate sustainability approach, and this report showcases this interconnectivity.