Zix Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Environmental
Governance Achievements
- Established an Executive Council to manage ESG activities, including environmental matters.
- Integrated ESG considerations into corporate policies and annual program review.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Potential impacts of market forces related to energy pricing and physical impacts of climate change (sea level rise, drought, increased storm severity).
Mitigation Strategies
- Monitoring environmental risks.
- Business continuity planning and exercises (e.g., work-from-home capabilities).
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Sea level rise
- Drought
- Increased storm severity
Transition Risks
- Market forces related to energy pricing
Opportunities
- Resource efficiency (reduced operating costs)
- Lower-emission energy sources (reduced exposure to GHG emissions and future fossil fuel price increases)
- Offering security services supporting customer sustainability initiatives (increased product and services revenue)
- Resilience in response to climate change challenges (competitive advantage)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Secure Modern Workplace (supports customer sustainability initiatives)