Nasdaq’s Net-Zero Target Approved by The Science Based Targets initiative
03 Novembre 2022 - 2:05PM
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today that its near- and long-term
science-based emissions reduction targets have been approved by The
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Nasdaq has pledged to
reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
100% and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 50% by 2030. SBTi has also
validated Nasdaq’s pledge to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions 95% to
reach net-zero by 2050.
Nasdaq is committed to using its environment,
social, and governance (ESG) efforts to lead the shift toward
creating more sustainable capital markets. Guided by our purpose to
drive economic progress for all, Nasdaq seeks to extend its impact
beyond its operations by empowering markets and communities with
strategic solutions that have measurable and lasting impacts.
“Nasdaq’s climate strategy seeks to reduce our
carbon footprint and corresponding emissions and diversify our
energy mix with a focus on prioritizing renewable energy sources,”
said Ann Dennison, Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer at Nasdaq. “We are encouraged by the
early progress we have made toward our corporate sustainability
goals and remain committed to increasing transparency with all our
stakeholders through our robust ESG reporting as we continue on our
journey to reach our 2030 and 2050 net-zero targets.”
Near-term: 2030 Targets
Nasdaq pledges to:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2
GHG emissions 100% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
- Annually source 100% renewable
electricity through 2030.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG
emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
- Ensure that 70% of its suppliers by
spend, covering purchased goods and services and capital goods,
will set science-based targets by 2027.
Long-term: 2050 Targets
Nasdaq pledges to:
- Maintain a minimum of 100% absolute
Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions reductions from 2030 through 2050
from a 2021 base year.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG
emissions 95% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.
Nasdaq’s ESG Journey
Nasdaq has increased its renewable energy use
across its operations to 100%, up from 82% in 2020. In addition,
the company’s ESG scores improved across multiple rating agencies,
highlighting Nasdaq’s continued commitment to implement and advance
ESG best practices across our operations. Nasdaq received
recognitions from the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, Bloomberg’s
Gender-Equality Index, and the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate
Equality Index. In 2022, Nasdaq received three significant
sustainability rating upgrades: a “AA” rating from MSCI, up from
“BBB,” to join MSCI’s “Leaders” category alongside peer
organizations that show strong management of their most significant
ESG risks and opportunities; “Gold Status” from EcoVadis, a
recognition reserved for the top 5% of all rated companies; and a
score of 58 in the 2022 S&P Corporate Sustainability
Assessment, an increase of 16% from our prior rating and which
score placed Nasdaq in the 95th percentile.
Nasdaq is also a participant in key associations
that are essential to continue the effort on consistent and
transparent ESG reporting. Our association memberships include UN
Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), UN Global Compact,
the Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative, the Task Force for
Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Forum, and the World
Federation of Exchanges’ Sustainability Working Group.
“ESG has become a key consideration across
Nasdaq’s value chain – from how we engage with our suppliers, to
how we create a sustainable environment for our employees and help
position our clients for success,” said Nina Eisenman, Vice
President and Head of Corporate ESG Strategy at Nasdaq.
“From our position at the intersection of markets and technology,
we believe we play a key role by engaging with our clients on
climate risks and providing ESG-focused marketplace solutions that
help clients achieve their own ESG objectives.”
To learn more about Nasdaq’s corporate
responsibility and sustainability commitments, visit:
www.nasdaq.com/esg.
About Science Based Targets initiative:The
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling
businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line
with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating
companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and
achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.The initiative is a
collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World
Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
and one of the We Mean Business Coalition commitments. The SBTi
defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting,
offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and
independently assesses and approves companies’ targets.
About Nasdaq:
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a global technology company serving the
capital markets and other industries. Our diverse offering of data,
analytics, software and services enables clients to optimize and
execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about
the company, technology solutions and career opportunities, visit
us on LinkedIn, on Twitter @Nasdaq, or at www.nasdaq.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
Information set forth in this communication contains
forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Nasdaq cautions readers that any forward-looking
information is not a guarantee of future performance and that
actual results could differ materially from those contained in the
forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements can be
identified by words such "will," "commit," “pledge,” “seek,”
"believe" and other words and terms of similar meaning. Such
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
statements related to Nasdaq’s net zero commitments and broader
emissions reduction targets and initiatives, including involving
suppliers, and reporting of progress on these targets and
initiatives. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks,
uncertainties or other factors beyond Nasdaq’s control. These risks
and uncertainties are detailed in Nasdaq’s filings with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual reports on
Form 10-K and quarterly reports on
Form 10-Q which are available on Nasdaq’s investor
relations website at http://ir.nasdaq.com and the SEC’s website at
www.sec.gov. Nasdaq undertakes no obligation to publicly update any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
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