Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Data Security and Data Privacy
• Human Capital Management
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Community engagement and partnership
• Environmental Sustainability
• Business integrity and good governance
• Increasing access to education

Environmental Achievements

• Collected partial Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data; identified areas for improvement

Social Achievements

• Launched Creator+, a tool for creating engaging digital content; served over 16 million users globally; maintained conformance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 Level AAA and Section 508); employees donated 2,190+ volunteer hours; recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2023; increased representation of women in technical roles for three years; maintained 99.95% uptime for users

Governance Achievements

• Increased the representation of women on the Board to one-third of independent Board members; established a robust ESG governance structure; maintained formal policies for accountability (Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Clawback Policy, Whistleblower Policy); strong corporate governance practices; no reportable security breaches; maintained several globally recognized data security and data privacy certifications

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Navigating challenging times due to the global pandemic and subsequent economic forces; limited initial environmental data availability; competitive market for attracting and retaining talent

Mitigation Strategies

• Focused, adapted approaches, and made tough decisions about workforce; worked with suppliers to collect available environmental data; implemented initiatives to combat implicit and unconscious bias in recruitment; offered inclusive parental leave and benefits, flexible work arrangements

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual reviews of UK vendors’ Statements against Modern Slavery

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Diversity Policy; strong policies and commitments against slavery and forced labor; communication with supply chain actors on ESG issues

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events impacting school attendance

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI 2021, SASB Software and IT Services 2018, GHG Protocol, UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 1 TYPE 2, SOC 2 TYPE 2, CSA STAR

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 4: Quality Education
• SDG 5: Gender Equality
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

D2L's mission and initiatives contribute to these goals by expanding access to quality education, promoting gender equality, supporting economic growth through upskilling, reducing inequalities through inclusive design, and fostering partnerships for greater impact.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Brightspace, Creator+, Performance+, Wave

Awards & Recognition

• Canada's Best Managed Companies (Platinum Member)
• Waterloo Area's Top Employers
• Canada's Top Employers for Young People
• Canada's Best Employers for Recent Graduates
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• The Candidate Experience Award
• Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• HRD Canada's 5-Star Benefits Program

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
• Data Security and Privacy
• Responsible AI
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Community Engagement
• Employee Well-being
• Environmental Impact

Environmental Achievements

• Conducted a comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory.
• Reduced Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions due to office downsizing and relocation.

Social Achievements

• Launched D2L for Business to support corporate upskilling.
• Partnered with OSUN to support refugees in Kenya.
• Partnered with Blackberry and Actua to support STEM education for Indigenous youth in Canada.
• Introduced a new employee resource group: Women in Action.
• Enhanced transparency in employee compensation.

Governance Achievements

• Achieved ISO 27701 compliance for Privacy Information Management.
• Achieved Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP) Level 2 certification.
• Increased female representation on the board to over 30% of independent directors.
• Published D2L Responsible AI Principles and AI policies.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change presents acute risks to society and communities, although D2L's direct exposure is relatively low.
• Data security and privacy risks associated with AI technologies.

Mitigation Strategies

• Proactive approach to innovation with integrated security measures.
• Development and implementation of D2L Responsible AI Principles and policies.
• Ongoing assessment and potential expansion of ESG and climate-related topics in the ERM process.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Diversity Policy
• Statement on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI 2021, SASB Software and IT Services 2018, TCFD (partial)

Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, TX-RAMP Level 2

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 4: Quality Education
• SDG 5: Gender Equality
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

D2L's sustainability strategy aligns with these SDGs through its focus on access to quality education, gender equality, innovation in learning technology, climate action, and partnerships.

Awards & Recognition

• Three Gold Brandon Hall awards
• CODiE Awards finalist
• Forbes Canada’s Best Employers List (Gold)
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures
• Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Platinum Member