Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Footprint
• Employee Development
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Community Engagement
• Data Privacy
• Data Security
• Business Ethics
• Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

• Switched lighting technology to LED, reducing energy consumption.
• Switched to lithium-ion batteries for UPS/backup, making battery recycling easier.
• Installed electric vehicle charging stations.
• Data center virtualization reducing long-term technology hardware disposal and recycling.
• Cafeteria vendor using compostable plates and cutlery.

Social Achievements

• Delivered approximately 78,376 total training hours in 2023 through Evertec University.
• Created the Women Inspirational Network (WIN) in 2022.
• Awarded 181 scholarships with an investment of over $187,000 in 2023.
• Maintained 77% employee engagement (90% survey response rate).

Governance Achievements

• Separated the positions of Chairperson of the Board and CEO.
• Implemented a comprehensive business continuity program.
• Aligned Information Security Policy with current cyber security regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Established an Ethics Line for anonymous reporting of potential violations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Determining the impact of cloud computing on the physical data center’s carbon footprint.
• Verifying water consumed by means other than the water meter readings.

Mitigation Strategies

• Modernizing data centers to maximize existing space and capacity.
• Promoting telecommuter initiatives/remote work.
• Exploring a shift to natural gas for the main facility.
• Main facility landlord working on a rainwater collection and storage project.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Due diligence on all vendors and service providers before contracting.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB (Technology and Communications sector), UN SDGs

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