Stewart Information Services Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2,450 MT CO2e (Scope 2, headquarters only)

Scope 1 Emissions:0 MT CO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:2,450 MT CO2e

ESG Focus Areas

Governance
Social
Environmental

Environmental Achievements

Electronic signings saved more than 4.7 million sheets of paper
Paper recycling prevented more than 13,000 trees from being destroyed
Recycled or reused all obsolete technology assets

Social Achievements

Surpassed donation goal by 22% through community service awards, supporting charities in 42 states and D.C.
Onboarded over 1,500 new employees, with >28% from ethnic minority groups
Launched an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 18% participation
Company spend with diverse suppliers grew from $23,937,429 in 2020 to $58,324,398 in 2021
Established a DE&I Council to improve diversity and inclusion

Governance Achievements

Refined and broadened the scope of board committees, including ESG oversight

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:

Achieve net zero carbon emissions (target year unspecified)

Short-term Goals:

Launch employee engagement survey (Q1 2022)
Form Environmental Management Committee (2022)

Environmental Challenges

COVID-19 pandemic impact on operations and employee well-being
Wire fraud in real estate transactions
Environmental risks (though deemed non-material)

Mitigation Strategies

Vaccine Incentive Program
Flexible work arrangements
Partnership with CertifID for wire fraud prevention
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program for environmental risks
Return to Workplace approach

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

Increased spending with diverse suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Sustainable Products & Innovation

Stewart AccelerateTM
NotaryCam®
Stewart Connect
eClosing
Virtual Underwriter®

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

Governance
Social
Environmental

Environmental Achievements

Recycled or sold substantially all obsolete technology assets
Included environmental impacts in leasing decisions
Recycling efforts resulted in more than 16,000 trees kept from being harvested
Reduced water usage and paper consumption to reduce CO2 emissions

Social Achievements

Increased charitable donations by 29 percent from 2021
Onboarded more than 1,100 new employees, with 33 percent from ethnic minority groups
Continued Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Council efforts
Increased company spend with diverse suppliers/vendors by 157 percent since 2020
Expanded the Employee Stock Purchase Plan to include Canadian employees
Delivered an employee appreciation bonus to all employees
Achieved recognition in the Top Workplaces program as a 2023 Top Workplace USA and for Employee Appreciation, Employee Well-Being, and several regional Top Workplaces awards

Governance Achievements

Reviewed company’s cybersecurity profile and risk mitigation with the full board of directors
Continued quarterly reporting to the Audit Committee on cybersecurity
Reviewed enterprise risk management program with the full board
Updated Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and board on ESG matters
Formed an Environmental Management Committee

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Achieve net zero carbon

Environmental Challenges

Wire fraud attempts in real estate transactions
Cybersecurity risks
COVID-19 pandemic impact on operations

Mitigation Strategies

Strict policy on wiring instructions, callback verification, secure email, centralized bank account access, email warnings, and training
Continuous evaluation and monitoring of cyber risks, security education and training, third-party risk assessment
Adapting management response guidance, workplace guidelines, and education to reflect current environment and guidelines

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

Increased spend with diverse suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Sustainable Products & Innovation

Stewart Accelerate®, NotaryCam®, Stewart Connect, eClosing, Virtual Underwriter®

Awards & Recognition

2023 Top Workplace USA
Top Workplace awards in several regions
Best in Biz Award for Community Service Awards program

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:100% (home office)

ESG Focus Areas

Governance
Social
Environmental

Environmental Achievements

Home office now powered 100% by renewable energy
Saved more than 13,500 trees from being harvested
Reduced paper consumption by more than 5.3 million sheets through electronic signing of documents
NotaryCam® subsidiary performed over 31,000 signings remotely online – eliminating the associated carbon emissions of vehicles traveling for those signings

Social Achievements

Increased charitable donations by 60% from 2021
Strengthened communities in nine cities across the U.S. by funding home repairs through Rebuilding Together®
Expanded the newest Stewart Scholarship class by 35% from 2022, giving $136,000 to 68 students
Launched a global Code of Conduct training
Enhanced health and welfare programs (Stewart Wellness Program, Childbirth and Bonding Paid Leave Program, fully company-paid Short-Term Disability program)
Continued Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Council efforts

Governance Achievements

Added a new board member, Helen Vaid
Named a new Sustainability Committee lead
Formalized Essential Learning Activities Program (covering Code of Conduct, Harassment Prevention, Security Awareness, Wire Fraud Prevention, Anti-Bribery/Antitrust, Inclusion and Belonging, and Goal Setting and Performance)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

Wire fraud attempts in real estate transactions
Managing environmental risks in areas with significant environmental risk

Mitigation Strategies

Strict policy on wiring instructions, callback verification, secure email transmission, centralized control of bank account access, email warnings, and education and awareness training for customers, real estate agents and all employees
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, including business continuity program (BCP) and disaster recovery (DR) plan
Partnership with CertifID® for secure wire instructions and fraud insurance
Partnership with Treefort™ in Canada for identity authentication