2023

A GLOBALCONSTELLATIONCONNECTING PEOPLE, SUSTAINING EARTH

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CONTENTS
04
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
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INTRODUCTION

About Us
Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation
Our Values + Our ESG Approach
Stakeholder Engagement + ESG Reporting

Philanthropy + Community Engagement
Promoting STEM Education
Enabling Positive Impact with Our
Technology
Enabling Scientific Research +Exploration

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ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP+ CLIMATE CHANGE

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GOVERNANCE +RESPONSIBLE BUSINESSPRACTICES

Leading Space Sustainability
Product Innovation
Reducing Our Environmental Footprint28
OUR PEOPLE + OUR CULTURE

Attracting Talent
Enhancing the Employee Experience
Diversity + Inclusion

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SERVING OURCOMMUNITIESRisk Management + ESG OversightBusiness Ethics
Government Relations + Advocacy
Data Security + Customer Privacy
Supply Chain Management+ Responsible Sourcing

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APPENDIX

UN SDGs
SASB Standards
TCFD Index
ESG Metrics Table
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A M E S SAG E F R O M

OUR CEOThis year, we celebrated 25 years of truly global

As we look forward with great optimism to theservices provided by our network. On November

next 25 years, I am pleased this report gives

1, 1998, the world’s first commercially available

us the opportunity to highlight our progress

global handheld satellite phone and paging

from this past year in the ESG space and thesystem was launched. The inaugural call—incredible potential we have for future impact.

between U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Gilbert

I am particularly proud of the many local initiatives

Grosvenor, the great-grandson of Alexander

we sponsored that touch business partners

Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone—and employees, as well as the communities

was both a symbolically important event and anthey call home.

historic inflection point in global communications.

We continue to take a balanced approach andAs I’ve reflected this past year on how far ourconcentrate on areas that are most relevant

Company has come, I’ve also thought about

to our business, such as our organizational

Iridium’s commitment and ongoing responsibilities

culture, diversity of thought, and support for

to our different stakeholder groups, including

STEM education. We strive to maintain best

our stockholders, our employees, and thepractices in governance and business and tocommunities in which we work and live. As aincrease transparency and ongoing stakeholder

responsible corporate citizen, how do we work to

engagement. This targeted approach allows our

minimize our environmental footprint? How do weorganization to focus on “our issues” and prioritize

work more closely with our partners and vendors

programs that are meaningful to our employees

toward a sustainable and resilient supply chain?

and partners, supporting the long-term healthAnd how do we increase our positive impact on

and well-being of our Company.

the world around us—locally and globally?

Managing Our Impact –On the Ground + in Space

Leading with Integrity

We are a firm believer in transparency oftransparency, a dedication to best practices, andenvironmental disclosure. Recognizing ourthoughtful risk management. As the importanceunique position as a Company in which mostof cybersecurity rises, we continue to innovateof our meaningful physical attributes are extra-

to protect ourselves and our partners. We are

terrestrial, we are dedicated to being a leader

working to provide peace of mind for our partners

in space sustainability, promoting responsible

and other stakeholders while augmenting ourpractices for the final frontier that is safe forsystems for future growth opportunities andeveryone. As space becomes increasingly

enhanced efficiencies.

crowded and difficult to navigate, Iridium isproud to be a thought leader in the fields ofcollision avoidance, space debris removal, andresponsible deorbiting. We will continue tobe a vocal contributor on best practices in thisemerging area of sustainability.

Putting People FirstWe are proud that our workforce—from our
Board of Directors to our senior management
to our rank-and-file employees—has a diverse
set of experiences, backgrounds, and mindsets.
This year, we launched the Iridium Charitable
Foundation with a particular focus on supporting

To us, robust corporate governance entails

The engineers who first developed the concept of
the Iridium® constellation in the late 1980s could
never have imagined where we would be today.
Looking back on our incredible journey of thelast 25 years, I am struck by the ingenuity andperseverance of our employees, both past andpresent. Looking to the future, we remain focusedon industry stewardship, business excellence andtransparency, and community investment. I am
proud to share this year’s ESG report, detailing
our latest efforts, and I thank our stockholders,
employees, partners, and communities for yourtrust and support.

women in STEM. We are aiming to accelerate
our investment in the next generation of leaders
who will guide our organization, spearhead theinnovation and design of new products, andrespond with creative solutions

Matt Deschto business challenges.

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ABOUT US

IRIDIUM’S REACH
BY THE NUMBERS*

Iridium (Nasdaq: IRDM) is the only commercial provider of communications services
offering truly global coverage, connecting people, organizations, and assets to and fromanywhere, in real time. Our Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), L-band network provides reliable,
weather-resilient communications services to regions of the world where terrestrial
wireless or wireline networks do not exist or are limited, including remote land areas,
open ocean, airways, the polar regions, and regions where the telecommunications
infrastructure has been affected by political conflicts or natural disasters.

AWARDS + RECOGNITION

GlobalSubscribers

Total Revenue
in 2023

2.2M

$791M

Iridium + Partner
Products

Employees
Worldwide

200+

735

Facilities
Worldwide

GlobalPartners

11~500

Patents

Iridium Products
Shipped in 2023

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405,656

Mobile Satellite Users Association
2023 Satellite Mobile Innovation Award forConnected Mobile Platform Innovation*As of 12/31/2023
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CELEBRATING 25
YEARS OF INNOVATIONOn November 1, 1998, a satellite phone
call from U.S. Vice President Al Gore to
National Geographic Society Chairman
Gilbert Grosvenor—Alexander Graham
Bell’s grandson—marked the commercial
launch of the Iridium network and ourworldwide voice services.
In November 2023, Iridium celebrated the25th anniversary of our network’s inception
as the world’s first global handheld satellite
phone and paging service. More than 400
people, including many former and current
Iridium employees, attended celebrations in
Virginia and Arizona.

Touching tributes were delivered by former
Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen; SpaceX’s
President and COO Gwynne Shotwell; Lacey
Hughes from the Smithsonian National
Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute;
Dan Colussy, Iridium’s former CEO who led
the Company’s relaunch in 2000; and Bary
Bertiger and Ray Leopold, two of the three
engineers who began the initial work on oursystem in 1988.
While the 25-year celebration was a moment
to reflect on our history, it also provided
a glimpse of a promising, innovative, andimpactful future for Iridium.

“The thing I’m most proud of is the team we put together. That teamwas the best technical team in the country, maybe even the world.
Everyone wanted to work on Iridium. I’d tell people, ‘This is the most
exciting work you will ever do in your engineering career.’ Withoutthat team, there would be no Iridium.”
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9OUR VALUES + OUR
ESG APPROACH

As the world’s only truly global mobile
satellite communications Company, we
strive to create long-term value for our
stakeholders by providing reliable service
where terrestrial wireless and wireline
networks are limited, or non-existent, andthrough cutting-edge products and services.

OUR VALUESOUR ESG APPROACH

Iridium’s growing workforce pushes limits, breaks down barriers,
and continues to establish new standards for what’s possible in thesatellite and communications industry—all while living by our values:

Our approach to ESG—and this report—consists of four pillars thatare fundamental to our business and our long-term success:We Are a Team:10

We know that teamwork fuels our achievements. We embrace
the strengths, differences, knowledge, and unique experiencesof our diverse workforce. Our diversity and unique qualities
foster success and sustain excellence.

Environmental Stewardship+ Climate Change:

We also strive to deliver our products
and services with integrity and evaluate
ways to improve our practices across theorganization—on Earth and in space—todrive a sustainable economy for people
and the planet.

We are committed to being prudent
stewards of the environment and leading
the charge on space sustainability.

We Value + Respect
Each Other:

We act with empathy, fairness, and compassion for our team, ourpartners, our suppliers, our customers, and all we engage with. We
are responsive and easy to do business with, understanding eachother’s needs and creating space to thrive.

Our People +Our Culture:

We aim to build a culture of high-performing
leaders and teams with a “People First” growthmindset by attracting and retaining top talent.

We AreInnovative:

We continue to shape the future of global mobile communications.
We create opportunities to extend and enhance communications
everywhere, through our focus on quality in the development anddelivery of products and services.

Serving Our
Communities:

We strive to support the communities in which
we live and work and provide our products
and services to serve the greater good.

We Make a
Difference:

We are exceptional people who continually execute cutting-edge
products and services with integrity, professionalism, and inclusion. We
make a difference today, and for future generations, through the lives wetouch by creating reliable connections for and within our communities.

We Are Visionary:

We are guided by our history; we learn from our past but are focused on
our future. We are adaptable and resilient. We face our challenges headon and strive to give our best each day. Powered by our dedication,
Iridium continues to revolutionize the way the world connects.

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Governance + Responsible
Business Practices:

We are committed to sound corporate
governance and ethics and remain
vigilant for evolving best practices.

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STAKEHOLDERENGAGEMENT +ESG REPORTING
Iridium seeks to evolve our ESG strategy and disclosures in line withstakeholder priorities and feedback. We engage with our internal and external
stakeholders through various channels during the year. Below is an overview
of our stakeholder engagement and the key topics that are covered.

STAKEHOLDER
GROUP

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ENGAGEMENT CHANNELKEY ESG TOPICS

Employees••••

Townhalls and meetings
Diversity & Inclusion Council
Annual engagement and benefits surveys
Internal websites

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Benefits and compensation
Diversity and inclusion
Business ethics

Partners••••

Meetings and conferences
Industry groups and forums
Contract agreements
Marketing campaigns

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Product quality and safety
Business continuity and network resilience
Data security and privacy
Business ethics

Suppliers• Supplier Standards of Conduct• Quarterly business reviews• Accreditation process and audits

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Human rights
Product quality and safety
Environmental performance
Business ethics

Regulators• Industry associations and forums• Issue advocacy• Space sustainability• Data security and privacy

Investors &Analysts

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Investor conferences
Quarterly earnings calls
Investor Days
Annual stockholders’ meeting2023 ESG REPORTBusiness continuity and network resilience
Data security and privacy
Space sustainability
Supply chain management

OUR 2023 ESG REPORTThis report provides a snapshot of Iridium’s progress on our ESG
strategy and activities during 2023. In the Appendix, we include
our alignment with the International Financial Reporting Standard
Foundation’s SASB Standards for the Telecommunications
Industry and the recommendations of the Task Force on Climaterelated Financial Disclosures (TCFD). We also have highlighted
several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
that we believe are supported by our business activities.
Unless otherwise noted, all quantitative data provided
throughout this report covers the period from January
1 through December 31, 2023. We have also included
certain subsequent initiatives that occurred after the endof 2023, which we have endeavored to note as such.

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FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This Environmental, Social, and Governancemay vary materially from those expected, estimated,

Report contains forward-looking statements asor projected. Iridium’s forward-looking statements aredefined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform

based on information available to it as of the date of

Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include

this press release and speak only as of the date of thisstatements regarding Iridium’s ESG efforts. Forward-press release, and Iridium undertakes no obligation tolooking statements can be identified by the words

update forward-looking statements.

“anticipates,” “may,” “can,” “believes,” “expects,”“projects,” “intends,” “likely,” “will,” “to be,” and otherexpressions that are predictions or indicate future
events, trends, or prospects. These forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, and other factors that may cause theactual results, performance, or achievements of
Iridium to differ materially from any future results,
performance, or achievements expressed or impliedby such forward-looking statements. These risks
and uncertainties include, but are not limited to,uncertainties regarding customer demand for Iridium’s
products and services, including demand from the U.S.
government; Iridium’s ability to maintain the health,capacity, and content of its satellite constellation,and the development of and market for Iridium’s
products and services, as well as general industry
and economic conditions, and competitive, legal,
governmental, and technological factors. Other factorsthat could cause actual results to differ materially fromthose indicated by the forward-looking statements
include those factors listed under the caption “Risk
Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 15,2024, as well as other filings Iridium makes with the
SEC from time to time. There is no assurance that
Iridium’s expectations will be realized. If one or more ofConsider including additional disclaimer language
regarding ESG reporting metrics and materiality, along
the lines of the below:
ESG metrics included in this report may be basedon standards for measuring progress that are stilldeveloping, internal controls and processes that2023 ESG HIGHLIGHTS
Environmental Stewardship+ Climate Change

Our People + Our Culture

1st public filing of CDP, formerly
known as Carbon Disclosure Project

84% employee engagement score

Sponsored EcoAction Arlington to provide
energy-efficient upgrades to homes
in local communities in Virginia

Expanded access to mental healthcare services
for our employees through our benefits program

Continued alignment with TCFD
recommendations

Continued to foster a diverse and inclusive
workforce through the Diversity & Inclusion
Council and cultural appreciation events

continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject
to change in the future. Numbers and percentages inthis report include estimates or approximations andmay be based on assumptions or incomplete data. We
believe that the estimates employed are appropriate
and reasonable; however, due to inherent uncertainties
in making estimates and assumptions, actual results
could differ from the original estimates.

Serving Our Communities

The inclusion of topics in this report should not

Governance + Responsible
Business Practices

be construed as a characterization regarding themateriality of such information to our financial results
or for purposes of the U.S. securities laws, Delaware
General Corporation Law, or any other regulatory
framework. Our approach to ESG disclosures isinformed by impacts on communities, the environment,
and stakeholders such as employees, customers, andsuppliers, and, therefore, the inclusion of topics inthis document does not indicate that such topics arematerial to the Company’s business, operations, or
financial condition.

Launched the Iridium Charitable Foundation
to extend our philanthropic reach

1,127 hours volunteered by Iridium employees
Partnered with National Geographic
Society Exploration Technology Lab tofacilitate the development of new
applications for Iridium Connected devices

Continued to evolve our cybersecurity program
and training to defend against emerging threats
Planned comprehensive tabletop exercises totest and improve cybersecurity defenses
Increased diversity on our Board of Directors(“Board”), further enhancing independent
oversight and skills critical tosupporting our strategy

these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if Iridium’s
underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results

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ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP +CLIMATE CHANGE
Iridium is committed to sustainability and to conducting our business in amanner that acknowledges, measures, and takes responsibility for our direct
and indirect impacts on the environment. Our Environmental Sustainability Policy
Statement further describes our commitment to environmental responsibility in
our operations and is translated into two focus areas for the organization:
1. Leading Space Sustainability:

2. Reducing Our Operational Footprint:

We demonstrate the responsible use andoperation of satellites in Low-Earth Orbit(LEO). LEO is a unique global neighborhoodin space, and Iridium firmly believes that
promoting safe, responsible, and sustainable
use of LEO resources will preserve thisimportant environment for beneficial use by
future generations.

We strive to increase operational efficiency
and sustainability and reduce our carbon
footprint whenever possible. We also fostera culture of environmental awareness among
our employees.

As a leader in the satellite communicationsindustry and operator of the world’s
preeminent LEO satellite constellation, Iridium
believes in sustaining space for the futureand serving as a leading example of what itmeans to be a responsible space steward.
For more than a decade, we have been at theforefront of the efforts to reduce space junk,use and promote anti-collision technology,
and preserve the final frontier for safe andsustainable exploration.

SPACE DEBRIS +“NET ZERO SPACE”
Iridium is a proud supporter of the Paris
Peace Forum’s “Net Zero Space” initiative,
which aims for the sustainable use of outerspace by 2030 by tackling the challenge ofreducing debris orbiting Earth.
In support of this initiative, Iridium has
pledged to:
1. A
 ctively promote responsible behavior
by space commercial operatorsand best practices for orbital
debris mitigation to maintain spacesustainability;
2. Continue to engage governmentand commercial partners to improve
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3. Deorbit its current satellites at theend of life, consistent with its historiccommitment to space sustainability,
particularly in LEO; and4. Continue to share lessons learned fromoperating and deorbiting its originalsatellite network with policymakers andthe industry.
We believe in leaving space as we found it
by properly deorbiting and disposing of our
end-of-life satellites. During the replacementof our first-generation satellite constellation,
Iridium developed and implemented a deorbit
program for its first satellites. We also helped
develop the collision assessment processused today by Iridium and other operators tominimize collision risk.
In 2022, the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) adopted new rules
requiring LEO satellites to be disposedof within five years of being taken out ofservice. The rules aim to minimize orbital
debris by shortening the previous 25-year
guideline for deorbiting satellites postmission. Iridium supports the FCC’s efforts
in this regard and actively participatesin the process to evaluate whether the
FCC’s orbital debris mitigation rules are
consistent with developments in the
global space industry.

COLLISION AVOIDANCESTRATEGIES AT THE 2023
AMOS CONFERENCE
Ryan Shepperd, Mission Planning andOrbital Analyst and space situationalawareness lead at Iridium, presented his
technical paper at the 2023 Advanced Maui
Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies(AMOS) Conference. AMOS is the premiertechnical conference in the nation devoted
to space situational awareness/spacedomain awareness.

SPOTLIGHT

LEADING SPACESUSTAINABILITY

Ryan’s paper, “Iridium’s Subsequent
Assessment of the Collision Between Iridium
33 and COSMOS 2251,” revisits the 2009collision between the operational Iridium
33 and the derelict Russian COSMOS 2251,
using combined data not available at thetime. His analysis also contemplates theeffectiveness of the changes made since2009 to improve collision avoidance andprevent future incidents.

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We continually collaborate and engage with theinternational community, industry peers, and otherstakeholders to create a stable and orderly spaceenvironment. We consistently share information withregulatory bodies to help develop and maintain industry
standards for prudent satellite management and spacedebris mitigation. Our space operations team coordinateswith the following organizations to monitor and share ourspace traffic data and promote space situational awareness:•

U.S. Air Force Combined Space
Operations Center (CSpOC)•

Joint Functional Component Commandfor Space (JFCC Space)•Space Safety Coalition (SSC)

In addition, we actively participate in various
industry organizations and initiatives, including:•Satellite Industry Association (SIA)•

Secure World Foundation•

Satellite Orbital Safety Best Practices•

Paris Peace Forum Net Zero Space•

SSC Best Practices for the Sustainabilityof Space Operations

As part of these initiatives, Iridium frequently shares its
technical research and best practices with other satellite
operators. For example, in 2023, we sponsored andpresented at the Secure World Foundation’s 5th Summit
for Space Sustainability, where we also participatedin a mentoring breakfast event to encourage young
professionals to pursue careers in space.

202023 ESG REPORTADVANCING NATIONALSECURITY + EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESSSPOTLIGHT

INDUSTRY STANDARDS +PARTNERSHIPSFor over a decade, Iridium’s
CEO Matt Desch has servedon the National Security
Telecommunications
Advisory Committee(NSTAC), which provides
recommendations to
the U.S. president on
matters related to national
security and emergency
preparedness in the telecommunications sector, with a focus on ensuring
the reliability and security of critical communications infrastructure.
In 2023, the NSTAC was tasked with studying how the government
can better measure and incentivize the adoption of cybersecurity bestpractices within organizations. In March of 2024, the NSTAC approved the“Report to the President on Measuring and Incentivizing the Adoption ofCybersecurity Best Practices.”Founded in 1982, the NSTAC is a public-private partnership thathas served seven presidents with the goal of deepening trust andcollaboration between industry and the government. Its achievements
include enhancements of the country’s National Security for Emergency
Preparedness communications, critical infrastructure policies, and theinformation systems security posture. Comprising no more than 30 senior
executives representing the major telecommunications, network service
providers, information technology, finance, and aerospace industries,
the group works to assure vital telecommunications links remain viablethrough any event or crisis, helping the U.S. government maintain areliable, secure, and resilient national communications system.

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SPOTLIGHT

BUILDINGSUSTAINABLE LEO SPACE

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In late 2023, Iridium was proud to be a signatory to the Secure WorldFoundation’s statement supporting a halt to anti-satellite testing (AST). A
dangerous facet of modern warfare, destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite
missiles can be launched from Earth’s surface to destroy a satellite passing overhead.
The testing of these weapons can create debris that remains in LEO for years, if not
decades. This debris threatens individual satellites, networks, and the effectivenessof many space-based services that the world depends on every day. The Secure
World Foundation, an organization that promotes peaceful and cooperative solutions
for space sustainability, organized a coalition of dozens of major global space industry
players, including Iridium, in support of no further AST testing. The statement called
for responsible actors to step back from intentionally creating debris that threatens
space sustainability and lauded recent progress in this area.
This important initiative is finally gathering steam—in 2022, the UN issued aresolution, backed by a wide majority of the member states, calling for a stop to
testing. By the end of 2023, 37 countries, including the United States and every
member of the European Union, had voluntarily agreed to refrain from such testing. As
this industry-critical work continues, we as a company are proud to be a part of the
movement toward a cleaner, safer, stable, and sustainable LEO space. To learn more
about the statement, please visit Secure World Foundation’s website.

2023 ESG REPORTPRODUCTINNOVATION

We aim to create innovative products that improve power,
battery life, and energy efficiency while reducing material
usage. The Iridium Edge® Solar is a Short Burst Data® device
that offers real-time GPS tracking and local wireless sensor
and communication capabilities over Bluetooth. Designed for
up to 10 years in the field with a fully solar-powered battery,the Iridium Edge Solar device is perfect for remote asset
management with minimal environmental impact.
For more details about how we incorporate sustainability
into our product development, please see the section
Supply Chain Management + Responsible Sourcing.

TRANSATLANTIC ROWERS COMMUNICATE,EDUCATE WITH IRIDIUM GO! EXEC®
Our recently released Iridium GO! exec is the firstportable, touchscreen-enabled satellite access device
for smart devices. Connected to a smartphone, theIridium GO! exec allows the user to send emails,
photos, social media content, and messages via
WhatsApp. The device also has a built-in speakerphone
to make voice calls. In February, Rosaline Chaston
and Andy Hodgson embarked upon The Atlantic
Escapade from the Canary Islands to Barbados toraise awareness for the effects of climate change. The
Iridium GO! exec was key to their safe passage acrossthe Atlantic, allowing them to stay in touch with theirshore team and loved ones, as the pair raised £10,000
for marine conservation on their incredible journey.

“Iridium GO! exec balanced
fantastic functionality andreliable sturdiness, proving
the perfect device for ocean
rowers who wanted to send
photos and videos out fromthe middle of the ocean.”- Rosaline Chaston

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REDUCING OURENVIRONMENTAL
FOOTPRINT
We have been approaching the impact of ouroperational footprint in several ways, including
working to maintain best practices, to measure
our impact over time, and to study meaningfulactions we can take to decarbonize ouroperations and reduce water usage andwaste generation. As a growing Company thathas transitioned to a hybrid work model, we
continue to reevaluate our real estate portfolio
to match our operational needs.

We are committed to transparency andaccountability in ESG matters. In 2023,
we continued to align our sustainability
disclosures to the TCFD framework andcompleted the CDP Climate Change
Questionnaire.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
We currently have five U.S. offices and aim
to reduce our environmental impact fromthese facilities. Energy-efficient LED lighting
is installed at three of our offices, and ourTechnical Support Center (TSC) in Arizona,has been renovated with LED lighting among
other upgrades to the facility. Our Gateway
office in Tempe, Arizona was renovatedin 2022 and has several other sustainableattributes, including carbon-neutral
carpeting, UV-tinted windows, andoptimized air conditioning.
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations havebeen installed at three of our primary facilities
where we own or lease the entire building.
Each office with EV charging stations has
a text group notifying members when
the charging station frees up, effectively
optimizing EV charger usage at each location.
In 2023, EV charging stations enabled
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greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, equal toplanting 1,107 trees and letting them grow for
10 years. Total GHG emissions avoided withEV charging are calculated by ChargePoint,
utilizing emissions factors from the U.S. EPA.
GHG savings calculations are based on theenergy dispensed through Iridium’s stations,determining how far an EV can travel with thisenergy, and comparing it to a gas-powered
vehicle traveling the same distance.
In addition, we have ongoing efforts to
reduce printed materials, eliminate plastic,
and increase recycling across our offices.
Iridium is classified by the EPA as a Very
Small Quantity Generator of hazardous waste
and strives to ensure proper storage anddisposal of such waste throughout all ourfacilities. In 2023, Iridium did not incur any
fines for noncompliance with environmental
laws and regulations.

25For the fifth consecutive year, Iridium calculated our energy
consumption, GHG emissions, water consumption, and waste
diversion rate for our U.S. office locations. For the assessment,
we used the following definitions:

7,550
8,762

SPOTLIGHT

GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS,WATER, + WASTE
7,076
6,023

6,174

• Scope 1: Direct emissions produced from assets Iridium owns orcontrols and fugitive emissions from our fire suppression systems.
• Scope 2: Indirect emissions from electricity purchased by Iridium.
• Scope 3: Select other indirect emissions produced upstream
and downstream by Iridium’s operations, namely corporate
business travel.
Iridium’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 location and market-based carbon
emissions were calculated based on available data for 2023. We
utilized calculation methodologies described by the GHG Protocol, as
well as emissions factors from the U.S. EPA and other sources where
needed. Electricity emissions factors used were the CO2, CH4, andN2O System Average Emission Factors by Subregion eGRID2021 for
U.S. office locations. Our offices’ energy consumption and associated
GHG emissions are shown in the tables at right. Due to limitations indata availability, usage estimates were applied to selected locations.
In 2023, Iridium’s total Scope 1 and Location-Based Scope 2 GHG
emissions remained relatively stable with only a 3% increase from2022. Scope 3 emissions from corporate travel rose as there
was increased travel to support global business needs. Water
consumption increased by 14% in 2023, primarily due to thereopening of the Gateway office after renovations and anincrease in employees adopting a hybrid work model.
However, despite this increase, both water and electricity
usage remained below 2019 pre-pandemic levels.
The complete results of the 2023 environmental
assessment are in the Appendix located at
the end of this report.
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2,417

1,140
330

12.9

420

1,341

ENERGY MASTERS PROGRAM

10.6

9.0
9.6

21.6
33.0

10.2

17.6
26.0

9.6
14.3

18.4

12.6

12.4

13.2

Iridium is a proud sponsor of EcoAction
Arlington, a nonprofit organization innorthern Virginia. Through their awardwinning Energy Masters program,trained volunteers perform property
upgrades for tenants in affordable
housing in northern Virginia eachyear. These upgrades save families anestimated 10-15% a month on heating
and water bills and reduce emissions
from some of the least “green” dwellingsin Arlington County.

In November
2023, Iridium
was recognizedat the Energy
Masters’ volunteer graduation ceremony.
During the event, Ken Levy, Iridium’sVice President of Investor Relations,spoke about Iridium’s support for the
initiative’s important mission of reducing
emissions and lowering energy costs
for our local community’s mostvulnerable residents.

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OUR PEOPLE +OUR CULTURE
Iridium’s network of talented employees
is integral to the continued growth andsuccess of our Company. We are committed
to creating an environment where our
employees are proud to work and dedicatedto our mission. With a “People First” mindset,
we aim to build a culture of high-performing
leaders and teams for evolving our culture

and organization, living by our values,
and maintaining a high level of employee
engagement and retention. Our Board isbriefed regularly on our human resources
strategy, engagement and benefits survey
results, and employee retention data.

ATTRACTING
TALENT
Iridium casts a wide net in searching for talentacross the United States and worldwide.
We are actively recruiting talent and arefocused on fostering diversity and inclusivity
within the workplace. To help increase
diversity within candidate pools, we support
STEM education for women and girls, andunderrepresented minorities and build talentpipelines at Historically Black Colleges andUniversities (HBCUs) and other institutions
with diverse student populations. To readmore about these efforts, please see thesection Promoting STEM Education.

Iridium Orbit Program
Our first cohort of the new Iridium Orbit
Program is set to graduate in December
2024 after completing an 18-month rotational
program for early-career engineers.
Participants join three teams over 18 months,
completing six-month rotations in operations,engineering, and customer care in Arizona

2024 VAULT RANKINGS

and Virginia. At the end of the program,candidates will be matched with the teamthat best suits their interests, educational
background, and skill sets. This programaims to increase cross-functional knowledge
and ensure new hires feel engaged andsupported in their new roles.

Internship Program
As part of our strategy for developing
early-career talent, we offer a structured
internship program. This paid 12-week
opportunity welcomes undergraduate andgraduate students to join Iridium teams inperson and contribute to shaping the futureof satellite communications. Beyond theirproject assignments, interns engage withsenior leadership and collaborate with theirpeers. Our internship program can also
serve as a pathway to a full-time career
upon graduation.

#6

Best Tech + Engineering Internships#11

Best Internships for Software
Engineering + Development#18

Best Internships for Engineering

ENHANCING THE
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE
Benefits + Wellness
Iridium offers comprehensive and competitive
benefits packages that are designed tosupport and enrich our employees’ lives. We
regularly evaluate our benefits packages andconduct an annual survey to assess employee
satisfaction, utilizing their feedback to add
more offerings or enhance existing ones.
In 2023, Iridium introduced access to Ginger,
an on-demand mental healthcare service, foremployees and their dependents, including
12 therapy sessions per year. We resumed
on-site health fairs, which provide employees
an opportunity to receive vaccines, complete
annual biometric screenings, and connect
with vendors.

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2023 ESG REPORTFor more information on Iridium’s benefits
offerings, please see our Careers portal.

Employee Engagement
Our annual employee engagement survey,
along with periodic employee satisfaction andpulse surveys, provide Iridium with feedback
that drives positive change and growth. We
identify opportunities for advancement andutilize a three-pronged strategy of action,
improvement, and communication to address
employees’ concerns and ideas. This year,
our employee engagement score was 84%,
well above the industry benchmark of 73%
for technology science research companies,
with a 90% survey participation rate.

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SHOUT OUT DAY AT IRIDIUM
In March 2023, Iridium celebrated Shout Out Day by recognizing thecontributions of the entire Iridium team in connecting the planet and building astrong workplace culture. Members of our Board and executive team were on
hand to express their appreciation for all our employees’ great work.

Employee Learning + Development
The Iridium Co-Pilot Program is an initiative
to help new employees feel supported during
their first 90 days at the Company. Employees
can volunteer to serve as Co-Pilots, sharing
guidance, knowledge, and experiences withnew hires. The Co-Pilot Program provides anopportunity for employees to collaborate andnetwork outside of their departments andhelp create a smooth onboarding process forthe newest additions to our team.
To support our employees with both the skills
required in their current roles and longer-term
career development, we focus on building
a culture of continuous learning and offer
several resources for employees to expand
their capabilities and grow as professionals.
We provide reimbursement for educational
tuition and professional certifications, as wellas other opportunities including:32

2023 ESG REPORT• Fully funded job-related training, lectures,
seminars, and conferences• Monthly “Lunch and Learn” sessions
spotlighting different aspects of ourbusiness

Iridium’s cultural events provide spaces for our employees andcommunity to come together and share their unique traditions.
This year, we held events for Black History Month, Juneteenth,
Hispanic Heritage Month, and LGBTQ+ Pride.

JUNETEENTHBLACK HISTORY MONTH

Understanding
Juneteenth webinar

Celebrated several of our teammembers and what Black History
Month means to them

LGBTQ+HISPANIC HERITAGE
MONTH

Phoenix Pride Parade
on October 22; Out
in Tech webinar

Salsa Cookoff; Hispanic Heritage
Month Trivia

SPOTLIGHT

CELEBRATINGIRIDIUM’S DIVERSITY• “Teams Talks” video recordings from our
CEO covering many topics, ranging fromwork-life balance to new product offerings• Employee-led groups offering activities
and training centered on community
outreach, sustainability, and disaster relief
All employees receive regular feedback
during midyear and end-of-year performance
reviews and are encouraged to have ongoing
conversations with their managers and othercompany mentors to guide their professional
development, identify opportunities, andset expectations.

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DIVERSITY +INCLUSION
Solving the complex challenges that we facerequires different ways of thinking, crosscultural representation, and engagement.
We know that a diversity of perspectives,
experiences, and backgrounds is a powerful
way to unlock new ideas and better
understand the needs of others. Iridium iscommitted to promoting employment andadvancement opportunities for minorities,
women, persons with disabilities, andprotected veterans.
Iridium is an equal opportunity employer andcomplies with the U.S. federal Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicablestate and local laws. Our digital assets,
including our Careers webpage, score 100%
under the Lighthouse industry standards forweb content accessibility. As a U.S. federal
government contractor, Iridium implements
an Affirmative Action Program (AAP) eachyear and complies with other applicableaffirmative action or diversity reporting.
We strive for fair and equal pay for all our
employees. Iridium conducts regular pay
equity analysis with external consultants
to ensure our employees are compensatedequitably throughout their entire careers,
regardless of their race, gender, or ethnicity.

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2023 ESG REPORTDiversity + Inclusion Council
Iridium’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Council
is our employee resource group composedof employees from different backgrounds
and functions. The D&I Council, co-chairedby our CEO, helps advance the Company’s
strategy on diversity and align on initiatives
that we believe will foster respect andinclusivity. The D&I Council’s goal is to create
a welcoming culture for all employees andpromote diversity through both university
and professional outreach. The D&I Councildelivers a communication, “Embracing Our
Differences”, which highlights ongoing efforts,
offers recommended reading, and serves as aresource on D&I topics.
Introduced in 2022, the Uplinks program
encourages cross-collaboration andfacilitate the flow of ideas across Iridium.
This popular program enables employees tomeet others with diverse experiences, skills,
and viewpoints from other departments.
Each Uplinks cohort meets four times a year
to connect—twice in Arizona and twice in
Virginia. At a recent meeting, participants
toured the Desert Botanical Garden together
in Phoenix.

EMPLOYEE
DIVERSITY METRICS(AS OF 12/31/23)

FemaleEmployees

FemaleManagers

24%

22%

Voluntary
Turnover

Employee
Engagement
Score

3.85%

84%
Non-White
Employees

32%
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SERVING OURCOMMUNITIESAt Iridium, we recognize our role in supporting communities worldwide
and enabling changemakers to better our society. We believe in our
technology and look for ways for the products and services we offer
to have a positive impact on our communities and the world.

PHILANTHROPY+ COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT
Iridium is proud to have passionate anddedicated employees who not only make apositive impact in their jobs every day but
also strive to give back to our communities.

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Iridium
employees may volunteer up to 12 hours
per year during business hours to support
their preferred charitable organization.

Iridium Cares• Volunteer Grant Awards: Employees may
nominate themselves or a colleague to befeatured in a Volunteer Spotlight on ourcompany intranet. Featured employees
receive a donation to a charitableorganization of their choice.

Iridium Cares is a Company-wide initiative
to support our employees in giving backto the communities we serve, recognize
volunteers, and direct our philanthropic
efforts toward the organizations our
employees care about. Our employee
benefits and wellness package includes:

In 2023, Iridium employees volunteered atfood banks, supported Junior Achievement,
and participated in a water drive, Adopt-AFamily, and more.

Iridium Impact Day
In June 2023, the Iridium team came
together across the world to give back to ourcommunities during our third annual Iridium
Impact Day.
•

Arizona: Teamed up with Amanda Hope
Rainbow Angels to make blankets andcare kits for kids and families who spend
an extended amount of time in hospitals•

Virgina: Packed meals and schoolsupplies for children of all ages in need,in partnership with the Northern Virginia
Family Service•

United Kingdom: Volunteered at the
Bishop’s Stortford Holy Trinity Night
Shelter, which provides housing forhomeless individuals in Hertfordshire, UK

Introducing the
Iridium Charitable
Foundation
Iridium is excited to announce the launchof the Iridium Charitable Foundation (ICF),
a significant step in our commitment tomaking a positive impact and a strategicmeans to focus our resources on causesthat are aligned with Iridium’s core values.
A key priority for the foundation will be toadvance STEM education and engagement, inparticular women in STEM.
The ICF was launched in coordination with
our network’s 25th anniversary as a meansof expanding our impact supporting the
education of our industry’s future leaders.
We are currently evaluating schools topartner with on this initiative, with our firstcontributions expected in 2024. We expectthat all of our philanthropic endeavors will beoverseen by the ICF in the future.

•
UNITED KINGDOMPartnered with Bishop’s
Storford Holy Trinity
Night Shelter

VIRGINIA
Partnered with Northern
Virginia Family Service

ARIZONA
Partnered with
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PROMOTINGSTEM EDUCATION

Loudoun County Schools
Iridium partners with Ashburn Elementary in
Ashburn, Virginia, to assist with supplemental
STEM education programs at the school.
This year, volunteers from Iridium’s Satellite
Network Operations Center (SNOC) helped
run the makerspace in the school library,helped the second- and fourth-gradeteachers with STEM lessons, presented
at the school’s Career Day, and more.

Corporate Work-Study Programs

We collaborate with several universities toprovide engaging capstone projects. In our
product design capstone, students design an
Iridium Connected® communication productthat can be easily installed in a vehicle,
receiving technical guidance from Iridium’s

Iridium is proud of our longtime partnershipwith Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School in
Maryland. The school aims to provide a
quality education to students with limited
financial resources, and students in the
program job-share an entry-level position at
Iridium, developing valuable career skills while
earning money to help pay for their tuition.

“ONE WORLD CONNECTED”
AT THE SMITHSONIAN

Iridium is also proud to be part of theGenesys Works program, offering five paid,
year-long internships to high school seniors
from underserved communities. Through theGenesys Works “earn and learn” approach,students complete 20-hour work weeks whilein school, and they also receive college andjob coaching to further their career goals.

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Iridium is a proud sponsor of the “One Worldmight impact the future. A 10-foot interactive

Connected” exhibition at the Smithsonian National

globe enables visitors to explore the gallery’s key

Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

themes, including communication, the natural“One World Connected” opened in fall 2022

“I like how we get exposed todifferent areas of the Company
for all of our different
interests. People here arereally nice and welcoming.”-Amy Canales Ramos

world, and transportation and navigation.

and showcases how satellites enable global

Iridium is proud to support the “One World

connections and provide new perspectives ofConnected” exhibition, which promotes STEM

Earth. Featuring an Iridium Block 1 Satellite andeducation and the Iridium brand at a world-classsatellite phones, the exhibition asks visitors tomuseum in Washington, D.C.—easily accessible toconsider how interconnection touches their lives

our employees, partners, and customers.

and to imagine how advances in technology

Leading Ladies Initiative
In Virginia, Iridium teams up with the Leading
Ladies Initiative to connect high school girls
with business and educational opportunities
in STEM fields where women are historicallyunderrepresented. Through a two-weeksummer internship and other events, theseyoung women have a chance to develop
their leadership skills and learn about
the career paths available in the satellite
communications industry.

sales and automotive engineers. Our productdesign capstone is offered at Penn State,
Smith College (a women’s college), andNorth Carolina Agricultural and TechnicalState University, a HBCU. At Arizona State
University, the Iridium capstone program is
focused on improving the Flight Operations
Specialist-Recovery (FOS-R) training process.

SPOTLIGHT

We leverage our company resources to foster
the development of the next generationof thinkers, creators, and innovators. Our
outreach initiatives are geared toward
promoting STEM education, with aparticular emphasis on building anappreciation of science and spacewithin our local communities.

Engineering Design Challenges

10th grade

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The Iridium constellation of LEO cross-linked
satellites provides critical voice and dataservices for areas not served by terrestrial
communication networks. We strive toprovide cutting-edge products and services
to make a difference today, and for future
generations, by creating reliable connections
for and within our communities. Here aresome examples of these partnerships.

Supporting Disaster Relief
Providing Communications for
Emergency Response
After a natural disaster, telecommunications
infrastructure is often damaged or destroyed,
making the need for communications
supported by a global, reliable satellite
network crucial for recovery. Iridium
has donated phones with unlimited freeservice to the United Nations’ International
Telecommunications Union (ITU), which works
to quickly deploy these phones to devastatedareas, helping restore vital telecommunication
links. Iridium phones and services have been
deployed for more than 20 natural disasters
around the world since 1999.
Aiding Wildfire Relief Efforts in Maui
Iridium supported wildfire relief efforts in
Hawaii by providing the Maui Facilities andEngineering Leadership Council center with
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This support aided first responders andemergency crews in coordinating disaster
response efforts as they sought to locate
survivors of a fire that destroyed thousandsof homes on the island.

REBELLE RALLY
Iridium is the official safety andcommunications partner for the Rebelle Rally,
the longest competitive off-road rally in the U.S.
and the first all-women’s event of its kind. Rally
staff and competitors rely on Iridium and Iridium
Connected devices to support connectivity
needs for the 10-day event in the remote
Mojave Desert, where there is no cell service
and only limited access to everyday technology.

Breaking Records + Pushing
Physical Limits

In 2023, Iridium also sponsored two teams (fouremployees) to participate in Rebelle Rally:

Crossing Antarctica•

Team Desert Crush (#163): Isa Budge(Director of Program Management) and
Lauren Severson (Data Scientist)•

Team NEXT Wave (#133): Cindy Swazey(Senior Engineer) and Annabelle DaSilva(Principal Engineer)•

Kimberly Carte (Senior Engineer)trained alongside the groupas a substitute teammate.

Ultra cyclist Omar Di Felice completed thefirst solo bicycle crossing of Antarctica via
the South Pole. The adventure was called
Antarctica Unlimited and is part of Di Felice’s
Bike to 1.5°C project, an initiative to raiseawareness of the climate crisis and promote
alternative modes of transport. The 1.5°C
figure refers to the scientific consensus thatto avoid the most catastrophic and irreversible
effects of climate change, global warming
must be limited to no more than 1.5 degrees
Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Di Felice’s journey started at the Hercule
Inlet base and ultimately covered 2,400 km.
Throughout his trip, satellite communication
was essential. Di Felice stayed in touch withthe operations center with his Iridium Extreme
phone. Using his Iridium GO!® device, he wasalso be able to email compressed images andupdates to his communications team to poston social media.

SPOTLIGHT

ENABLING POSITIVE IMPACT
WITH OUR TECHNOLOGY

Emily Miller, the founder and directorof the Rebelle Rally, spoke at our 2023
Investor Day about the impact Iridium
has had on her initiative. “If it weren’t for
Iridium and these products, the Rebelle
Rally would have never happened.”“My life will never be the same. The Rebelle
is the best investment I’ve ever madein myself. I was immersed in so muchopportunity and problem-solving, thetransformation was inescapable.”– Rebelle Rally Participant
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE’S
MOVEMENT OF LIFE
Iridium is a proud supporter of theSmithsonian Institution’s Movementof Life Initiative, which advances
conservation through the scienceof animal tracking. Through thisprogram, our satellite connectivity
enables Smithsonian scientists toovercome the challenge of tracking
wildlife in remote areas, facilitating abetter understanding of threats to thesurvival of terrestrial, avian, and marine
life. Iridium Extreme Push-to-Talk
devices are also used to provide secureand reliable group communications forscientists in the field.
In 2023, new animals that are being
tracked via Iridium’s network include:2023 ESG REPORT•

Bobcats in northern Virginia
to assess habitat connectivity
to decrease road mortality•

Marabou storks in Kenya to evaluate
their contact networks and determine ifthey are vectors for disease transmission•

Wildebeest in the Greater Mara
Ecosystem in Kenya to monitor habitat
connectivity and reestablishmentof seasonal grazing areas•

Masai giraffe in the Greater Mara
Ecosystem in Kenya to assessconnectivity and response toanthropogenic disturbance•

Jaguars in Brazil to assess connectivity
and resource selection to reduce
human-wildlife conflict

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICEXPLORERS TECHNOLOGY LAB
Iridium is proud to announce that the National
Geographic Society Exploration Technology
Lab is now a specially recognized, value-added
developer of Iridium Connected devices. The
Exploration Technology Lab can now work directlywith Iridium to develop solutions supporting
personal satellite communications for Explorer
work, which is focused on deploying breakthroughsystems and hardware to accelerate theexploration of our natural and cultural heritage.
Iridium has also provided satellite phones, Iridium
GO! devices, Iridium Certus® weather-resilient
broadband terminals, and associated services
for explorers to use in the field. This enables
explorers to maintain connectivity throughout
their field-based research and storytellingand helps them communicate from any
remote location around the world.

SPOTLIGHT

SPOTLIGHT

ENABLING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH + EXPLORATION

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GOVERNANCE+ RESPONSIBLE
BUSINESS PRACTICES
Iridium strives to lead through sustainablebusiness practices, corporate citizenship, andadvancing human dignity and respect. Our
Company’s success is anchored in our core values:
teamwork, respect, innovation, impact, and vision.

RISK MANAGEMENT+ ESG OVERSIGHT
Our business and our products and services
are subject to the risks inherent in a largescale, complex telecommunications system
employing advanced technology and areheavily regulated by, among others, the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)and similar authorities internationally.
One of our Board’s key functions is informed
oversight of our risk management process,including responsibility for monitoring andassessing strategic risk exposure. Ourstanding committees have specific roles inrisk management. For more details about our
Board and its responsibilities, please refer toour latest Proxy Statement filed with the SEC.

Oversight of ESG
Our Board oversees the alignment between
our ESG strategy and our Company’s businessobjectives. The Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee (NCGC) provides
specific oversight of ESG and reviews related
policies and communications, including thisreport. The day-to-day responsibility for

BOARD OF DIRECTORSSTATISTICS
AS OF 1/1/24

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Iridium Board of Directors

implementing Iridium’s ESG priorities is led by
our ESG Working Group, a cross-functionalteam with representatives from legal, humanresources, investor relations, finance,
security, marketing, and communications.
Chaired by our Chief Legal Officer, the
ESG Working Group meets periodically to
discuss progress on ESG initiatives andprovides updates to the Board’s NCGC. ESG
Working Group members also engage withsubject matter experts, who are charged
with implementing and operationalizing ourstrategic objectives in each ESG area andreporting metrics and progress.
Our success is highly dependent on ourefforts to foresee risk and have proper
policies and procedures in place to safeguard
us from technological, financial, social, andenvironmental risk factors, including climate
risk. Please refer to the TCFD table in the
Appendix for more information on Iridium’s
management of ESG risks and opportunities
including those related to climate change.

8.5 Years
Average Tenure

Compensation
Committee

Nominating + Corporate
Governance Committee

Human Capital

ESG Oversight

Audit Committee
Risk Management & Compliance

Executive Leadership

ESG Working Group

Subject Matter Experts

Board Diversity + Independence
Our Board comprises dedicated directors withdiverse backgrounds and experience, alignedwith our business needs and operational
environment. Our current slate of nominees
recommended for election at our annual

65.9 Years
Average Age

45.5% Gender orRacially Diverse

stockholders’ meeting in 2024 includes
five diverse directors—four diverse directors,
three woman and one African American. For
more information on our Board, please refer
to our most recent Proxy Statement filed with
the SEC.

72.7% Independent
Directors

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BUSINESS ETHICS
Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
guides how we—Iridium directors, officers,
and employees—maintain a safe andrespectful workplace, promote integrity
and fair play in our marketplace, andprotect Iridium’s assets and reputation.
All employees affirm their commitment
annually to the code. In addition, the legal
department conducts annual training incompliance-focused topics that rotate
each year. In 2023, the annual compliancetraining covered the business gifts andentertainment policy as well as government
contracting relationships and risks. Our
information technology and security
departments also mandate quarterly
security awareness trainings to help our
employees keep our network and data safe.

Whistleblower Policy
All employees are required to reportany suspected or actual violations of
the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Employees may file a concern or complaint
anonymously (if desired) with a supervisor,
the Vice President of HR, a complianceofficer, or through the 24/7 compliancehotline or webpage. When a whistleblower
report is filed, it is reviewed by Iridium’s
Chief Legal Officer and elevated to the
Audit Committee of the Board. Iridiumprohibits retaliation against anyone
submitting a concern or cooperating withan investigation, and we strive to ensurethat employees are fully aware of theirfederally protected whistleblower rights.

GOVERNMENTRELATIONS + ADVOCACY
Iridium prides itself on its thought leadershipand is an active participant in a wide range ofindustry dialogues. Our key policy priorities
include radio spectrum and licensing, spacesustainability and stewardship, and emerging
markets (such as unmanned aerial vehicles
and direct-to-device technology).
Our Government Contracts Compliance
Policy includes a section on the limitations
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lobbying expenditures and require that all
lobbying activities and associated costs
receive prior approval from a complianceofficer and the Chief Legal Officer. This
process ensures compliance with our policies
and timely filing of any required disclosures.
We do not have an employee Political Action
Committee (PAC). For more information on
our lobbying efforts, please visit the U.S.
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providing employee training and education toincrease our defenses against insider threats.

DATA SECURITY+ CUSTOMER PRIVACY
Our Board oversees and is briefed on privacy
and data security matters by our Chief
Information Officer. Our Security Council,
chaired by our CEO, meets monthly to
discuss measures regarding data security,
cybersecurity, and privacy matters. We
emphasize security practices and productengineering to safeguard networks,systems, and data against cyber threats
while also promoting transparent andresponsible handling of personal
information where applicable.

Data Security
We employ a risk-based approach with
mitigants throughout our network and work
to ensure that our products and services
are designed to anticipate, withstand,recover from, and adapt to cyberattacks.
Our cybersecurity program is aligned with
the National Institute of Standards andTechnology (NIST) Cybersecurity Frameworkand other leading global standards. We
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are committed to meeting contractual
cybersecurity requirements, which may
include utilizing tools certified under theFederal Risk and Authorization Management
Program (FedRAMP) as needed.
We reinforce ongoing monitoring with monthly
internal system tests, annual third-party
audits, and regular penetration testing. Our
Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan helps
ensure we can properly respond to incidents
that may affect our IT assets, information
resources, and business operations. In
2023, we began further testing our Incident
Response Plan through a comprehensive
tabletop exercise.
In 2023, Iridium’s continuous improvement
strategy involved a three-pronged approach
focused on: 1) partnering with an externalcybersecurity firm to implement a Zero Trust
security model and help monitor threatsarising from the geopolitical environment, 2)
ensuring systematic security coverage, and 3)

Data security is included in our annualcompliance training, which is required for all
Iridium employees. We also have training on
topics such as access control, operations
security, facility clearance, and controlled
information and reporting for employees,
contractors, and consultants.

Customer Privacy
Iridium operates a wholesale business modelwith partners who develop and sell products
and services on our network. We do not havea direct-to-consumer business model, andour clients are businesses, governments, andother organizations. The users of the Iridium
network are the customers of our distributors
and commercial partners; therefore, we
handle less end-user information thanconsumer-oriented terrestrial and spacebased telecommunications providers.
Our Privacy Policy applies to all of Iridium’s
business lines, subsidiaries, suppliers, andbusiness partners. The policy details how
we handle and protect personal information,
including from our website and other Iridium
applications and services. Specifically, itlays out how we may collect, use, share, andotherwise process personal information. We
have implemented measures and safeguards
designed to secure personal information from
accidental loss and unauthorized access, use,alteration, and disclosure, and to comply withapplicable laws and regulations.

Iridium receives and responds to a numberof requests annually from law enforcement
officials around the world, including subpoenas,
court orders, warrants, and emergency
requests for records, content, and other data
related to users. We do not release informationin response to requests from government
authorities unless required by law, such as
under a valid law enforcement demand or
in response to an appropriate request in an
emergency involving the danger of death orserious physical injury. As a result, Iridium
does not produce information in response to
all government demands it receives, and wemay reject demands for a number of reasons,
including not meeting our strict requirements
for legal due process under applicable laws.

Business Continuity
Upper management across all facets of ourbusiness tracks emerging risks and routinely
updates business continuity plans and strategy.
The design of our space and ground control
system facilitates the real-time monitoringand management of the satellite constellationand enables service upgrades via software
enhancements. For example, our network relies
on an interlinked mesh architecture to transmit
signals from satellite to satellite, which reduces
the number of local ground stations thatare needed around the world and facilitates
the global reach of our services. This andother design elements provide flexibility andresilience that allow for rapid reconfigurationin the event of a space, antenna, or groundrouting anomaly and result in the high reliabilityof our network. In addition, all satellites aredesigned for some failure tolerance withnumerous redundancies built in.
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SUPPLY CHAIN
MANAGEMENT +RESPONSIBLE
SOURCING
We rely on highly specialized contract
manufacturers to bring our traditional
satellite products to life. We strive forhigh environmental and social standards
throughout the supply chain as well as
reliable product quality and processexcellence.

Vendor Assessments
Iridium aims to apply fair and ethicalgovernance policies in its supply chain
management, and contracts are awarded
to suppliers through a competitive
bidding process. Suppliers undergo acomprehensive accreditation process that
includes an assessment of legal, technical,
financial, and data security requirements,
as well as a review of their safety, health,and environmental policies. Our suppliers
become our trusted partners, and wework collaboratively to optimize theirpractices and advance their standards ofquality, safety, and sustainability.

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Vendor Certifications + Audits
Most of our spending lies with a handful of
local, highly technical suppliers, and our Tier
1 suppliers are certified to ISO 9000 and
ISO 14000 standards. Iridium’s suppliers are
expected to comply with the Supplier Standardsof Conduct, which details the Company’s
expectations for our suppliers on environmental,social, and governance topics.
Suppliers are assessed against our compliancestandards, as well as technical specifications,with the frequency of the audits determinedby the supplier tier. Audits are conducted atleast quarterly for our largest suppliers. A
Corrective Action Request (CAR) is issued
if a nonconformance is discovered, and thenoncompliant supplier is requested to implement
immediate containment and rectify the situation
within 30 days. Audits are conducted to verify
the noncompliance has been resolved; failure
to address the nonconformance results in the
supplier decertification and removal from ourapproved vendor list.

Human Rights +Conflict Minerals
Iridium works to uphold and respect thefundamental rights and freedoms of all
individuals. Our efforts are guided byhuman rights policies and declarations
by the United Nations (UN) and theOrganization for Economic Cooperation
and Development (OECD). Our policy for
combating human trafficking applies to
all Iridium personnel—including directors,
officers, and employees—and applies
equally to Iridium’s agents, suppliers,and distributors. For more details on our
expectations for human rights practices,
please see our Statement on Modern
Slavery and Human Trafficking and our
Human Rights Policy.
Iridium strives to minimize the use oftin, tantalum, tungsten, gold, and theirderivatives (also referred to as 3TG
or conflict minerals) other than thosefrom certified conflict-free smelters andrefiners. Before release, new productdesigns are tested by an external firm
to ensure they are free of conflictminerals; products are retested if there
is a significant change in the design or
supplier used. We support the goalsof Section 1502 of the Dodd-FrankAct and we work to stay in compliancewith the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) regulations onreporting the use of 3TG minerals. For
additional information, please see ourmost recent annual Conflict Minerals
Report on Form SD.

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APPENDIX
We are committed to transparency and provide our
stakeholders with visibility into our business practices andresults. In this section, we share key performance data andhave indexed this report to key ESG frameworks and standards.

UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)GOAL

RELEVANTTARGETSALIGNMENT

4.3,
4.4

Through Iridium’s community
outreach, we promote STEM
education and careers, especiallyto historically underrepresented
groups such as women, persons ofcolor, and those from economicallydisadvantaged backgrounds.

8.5

Iridium employs more than 700
employees worldwide and iscommitted to providing faircompensation, competitive benefits,
and ample opportunities for learningand development.

9.c

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Iridium’s constellation of 66
crosslinked LEO satellites provide
access to voice and data services
anywhere on Earth.

REPORT SECTION(S)Our People + Our Culture
Serving Our Communities

Our People + Our Culture

Environmental Stewardship+ Climate Change
Serving Our Communities
Governance + Responsible
Business Practices

12.5,
12.6,
12.7

We strive to be responsible
space stewards and design oursatellites and products with endof-life management in mind.
Iridium partners with suppliersand customers who share oursustainability values, as described in
our Supplier Code of Conduct
and Human Rights Policy.

15.5

Iridium’s technology enables
conservation efforts to track
endangered species, support
conservation efforts, and help
researchers carry out theirwork in remote areas.

Serving Our Communities

17.17

We collaborate with peers andregulators to share research andadvocate for best practices forspace operations and satellite
end-of-life management.

Environmental Stewardship+ Climate Change

2023 ESG REPORT

Environmental Stewardship+ Climate Change
Governance + Responsible
Business Practices

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SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTINGSTANDARDS BOARD STANDARDSThe following tables incorporate the SASB Standards related to Telecommunication Services.
TOPIC

Environmental
Footprint of
Operations

ACCOUNTING METRIC(1) Total energy consumed,(2) percentage grid electricity,(3) percentage renewable

Description of policies andpractices relating to behavioral
advertising and customer privacy

Number of customers whose
information is used for secondary
purposes

Data Privacy

Total amount of monetary losses
as a result of legal proceedings
associated with customer privacy(1) Number of law enforcement
requests for customer information,(2) number of customers whose
information was requested, (3)percentage resulting in disclosure

Data Security

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SASB CODE

TC-TL-130a.1

2021: (1) 73,609 GJ, (2) 100%, (3) 0%2022: (1) 68,134 GJ, (2) 100%, (3) 0%
2023: (1) 69,434 GJ, (2) 100%, (3) 0%

TC-TL-220a.1

We do not have a direct-to-consumer
business model. Iridium service is provided
to end users through our distributors andcommercial partners; therefore, we do notpossess end-user information like otherconsumer-oriented terrestrial and spacebased telecommunications providers. This
makes behavioral advertising less relevant
to our marketing strategy. Nevertheless,Iridium conforms its advertising practices
to applicable law and regulations.

TC-TL220a.2

No consumer end-user communications
information is used for marketing or
purposes unrelated to the provision ofservice, management of the networkand systems, or protection of Iridium, its
service providers and users, or compliancewith applicable laws.

TC-TL220a.3

2023: $0

TC-TL220a.4

As a network owner, Iridium receives
and responds to hundreds of requests
annually from law enforcement officials
around the world. These demands include
subpoenas; court orders; warrants; andemergency requests for records, content,
and other data related to Iridium’s users.
However, as a wholesale operator, Iridium
does not normally possess information
identifying end users. Iridium does notproduce information in response to all
government demands it receives, andwe may reject demands for a number ofreasons, including not meeting our strict
requirements for legal due process underapplicable laws.

(1) Number of data breaches, (2)percentage involving personallyidentifiable information (PII), (3)number of customers affected

TC-TL-230a.1

Description of approach toidentifying and addressing data
security risks, including use of thirdparty cybersecurity standards

TC-TL230a.2

2023 ESG REPORTRESPONSE

Product End-ofLife Management

REPORT SECTIONACCOUNTING METRICSASB CODERESPONSEREPORT SECTION(1) Materials recovered throughtake back programs, percentageof recovered materials that were(2) reused, (3) recycled, and (4)landfilled

TC-TL-440a.1

Iridium does not have a contractual
relationship with end-user customers due
to our wholesale business model. Thismeans we rely on our partners to provide
services for product take-back, recycling,
and recovery. We are accountable,
however, for responsibly managing andmonitoring all our satellites in space andmitigation of space debris. We are an
acknowledged leader in these efforts
and share best practices and embedsustainability into our satellite design toensure proper end-of-life disposal.

Leading Space
Sustainability

Total amount of monetary losses
as a result of legal proceedings
associated with anti-competitive
behavior regulations

TC-TL-520a.1

2023: Iridium was not involved with any
material anti-competitive litigation or
anticompetitive conduct.

Business Ethics

Average actual sustained
download speed of (1) owned andcommercially-associated content
and (2) non-associated content

TC-TL520a.2

Iridium does not measure download
speeds in the manner specified in the
SASB standard.

N/A

TC-TL520a.3

As a provider of satellite communications
services, Iridium faces risks andopportunities associated with government
regulation. Iridium complies withall applicable laws and regulations,
including those adopted by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) thatmay pertain to net neutrality, paid peering,zero rating, and related practices. The
Company engages in reasonable andcompliant network management. Should
applicable statutes or FCC regulations
change, Iridium will work to comply withobligations that may result from theseregulatory frameworks to the extent thatthey apply to Iridium.

TC-TL-550a.1

Iridium does not currently calculate andreport metrics relating to the frequency
and duration of system interruptions in themanner specified by the SASB standard.
Iridium offers reliable and resilient
communications services.

TC-TL550a.2

All satellites are designed for some failure
tolerance, with numerous redundancies. In
the event of the failure of a single satellite,
traffic will be automatically rerouted tonearby satellites. We also maintain in-orbit
spares that can be used to quickly replacea failed satellite.

Reducing Our
Operational
Footprint

Competitive
Behavior & OpenInternet
Description of risks andopportunities associated with
net neutrality, paid peering, zero
rating, and related practices

Data Security +Customer Privacy(1) System average interruption
frequency and (2) customer
average interruption duration
Managing
Systemic Risks
from Technology
Disruptions

Except as required by law, Iridium does notreport this information.

We follow industry standards and bestpractices to mitigate and manage data
security risks.

TOPIC

Data Security +Customer Privacy

Discussion of systems to provide
unimpeded service during service
interruptions

Business Ethics

Business Continuity

ACTIVITY METRICSASB CODEIRIDIUM RESPONSE

Number of wireless subscribers

TC-TL-000.A

Approximately 2.2 million

Number of wireline subscribers

TC-TL-000.B

This disclosure is not applicable as Iridium does not have wireline subscribers.

Number of broadband subscribers

TC-TL-000.C

Iridium does not calculate and report the number of broadband subscribers in themanner specified by the SASB Standard.

Network traffic

TC-TL-000.D

Iridium does not calculate and report network traffic in the manner specified by the
SASB Standard.

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TASK FORCE ON CLIMATE-RELATEDFINANCIAL DISCLOSURE (TCFD) INDEXIn the following table, we detail our alignment with the TCFD recommendations.
TCFD PILL AR

Governance

TCFD DISCLOSURE RECOMMENDATION

a. Describe the Board’s oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities.
Through our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the Board oversees all ESG-related activities, including priority-setting
and plan execution. Climate-related risks and opportunities are included under this ESG umbrella, as well as our annual assessment ofgreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and forward-looking carbon offset strategy. The Committee receives regular ESG-related updates, and
its Chairman reports on this progress to the full Board.
b. Describe the management’s role in assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities.
The CLO, as Chairman of the Company’s ESG Working Group, plays a very hands-on role in setting strategic ESG priorities. These
ESG priorities include those related to climate risks and opportunities as they arise. The legal team coordinates departments acrossthe entire Company in identifying risks and opportunities regularly, focusing on transparency, sustainability, and thought leadership.
Management routinely provides ESG updates to the Nominating and Governance Committee.
a. Describe the climate-related risks and opportunities the organization has identified over the short, medium, and long term.
See the tables below for a description of our key climate-related risks and opportunities that could have a material financial
impact on our organization.

Strategyb. Describe the impact of climate-related risks and opportunities on the organization’s businesses, strategy, and financial planning.
Iridium has taken steps to ensure the resilience and continuous operations of our platforms and systems that are critical to customer
and internal operational support. We continuously monitor and plan for threats including network outages, natural disasters, andevents related to cybersecurity. Our robust product portfolio, global coverage, security safeguards, and hundreds of distribution
partners in diversified segments are designed to protect us from excessive risk in any one area or industry.
c.Describe the resilience of the organization’s strategy, taking into consideration different climate-related scenarios,
including a 2°C or lower scenario.
Iridium is currently focused on creating systems for data collection and ensuring data quality. We are evaluating the next steps forundertaking a quantitative and qualitative assessment of our Company’s operational footprint.

CLIMATE-RELATED RISKSRISK TYPE / DRIVER

Acute Physical /Extreme weather
eventsSpecific aspects of climate risk, including the impact of physical climate risks, are considered in our risk management and incident
assessment processes. As natural disasters and extreme weather events are unpredictable and can be fast-moving, we review andupdate our Emergency Preparedness Plan so that we are ready to respond. If a natural disaster strikes, Iridium works quickly to safely
identify impacted employees, suppliers, and customers and restore connectivity.

Chronic Physical /Changing
Temperatures

As climate change evolves, continued and increased harsh environmental conditions in remote areas of the world could lead to
additional areas uninhabitable or unsuitable for explorers using our products and services. Such an occurrence could affect revenue.

Emerging
Regulation /Enhanced reporting
obligations

Iridium continues to monitor regulatory bodies at the international, federal, and local level. Should changes be madeto relevant requirements for enhanced emission reporting obligations, we will work to be in full compliance.

CLIMATE-RELATED OPPORTUNITIESRISK TYPE / DRIVER

b.Describe the organization’s processes for managing climate-related risks.
As natural disasters and extreme weather events are unpredictable and can be fast-moving, we regularly review and update ourEmergency Preparedness Plan so that we are ready to respond. If a natural disaster strikes, Iridium works quickly to safely identify
impacted employees, suppliers, and customers and restore connectivity. An incident assessment, including assessing possible scopeand impact on the business, is conducted as part of any decision to activate Iridium’s business continuity plan.
c.Describe how processes for identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risks are integrated into theorganization’s overall risk management.
The Company has an ESG working group that, in coordination with the Board and management, assesses the findings of
our external consultants as they pertain to climate-related risks and associated drivers.

We have seen growing adoption of our services to support autonomous systems, for which Iridium is used for command and control,
image transmission, and environmental data gathering via unmanned aerial, maritime, and surface vehicles.
Products &Services /Development and/or
expansion of goods
and services

b.Disclose scope 1, scope 2, and, if appropriate, scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the related risks.
Please see the Environmental Indicators within the ESG Metrics Table.
c.Describe the targets used by the organization to manage climate-related risks and opportunities and performance against targets.
Iridium is currently focused on creating systems for data collection and ensuring data quality. We are actively evaluating the next steps forundertaking a quantitative and qualitative assessment of our Company’s operational footprint.

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2023 ESG REPORTFor example, the global coverage of our network supports scientific data collection applications such as the Argo float program of
the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, the Global Ocean Observation project Challenger, operated by Rutgers
University, and the anti-poaching programs of organizations such as the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Institute,
Zoological Society of London, and Veterans Empowered to Protect African Wildlife. These programs rely on our IoT services to collectscientific data from the world’s oceans and wildlife habitats for monitoring and analysis.
Additionally, Iridium Certus provides a platform for our partners to develop specialized broadband and midband applications on our
network. With broadband services provided for the maritime and land-mobile industries and a recently launched midband service
designed for maximum mobility, Iridium Certus offers the flexibility to scale device speeds, sizes, and power requirements both up anddown based on the needs of the end user.

Our products and services have long been relied upon to support natural disaster detection and emergency responses.
We remain committed to serving communities as the increasing probability of natural disasters due to climate change drives demand for
associated detection and response services.
Products &Services /Development and/or
expansion of goods
and servicesa.Disclose the metrics used by the organization to assess climate-related risks and opportunities in line with its
strategy and risk management process.
Iridium is currently focused on creating systems for data collection and ensuring data quality. We are actively evaluating the next steps forundertaking a quantitative and qualitative assessment of our Company’s operational footprint.
Metrics &Targets

DESCRIPTION

We believe we are well positioned to support the increasing demand for monitoring climate and environmental data associated with
global climate change and human impact on the planet.

a.Describe the organization’s processes for identifying and assessing climate-related risks.
Specific aspects of climate risk, including the impact of physical climate risks and emerging regulations, areconsidered in our overall risk management and incident assessment processes.
The Company also partners with external consultants to identify and assess climate-related risks and opportunities. We consider potential
risks, drivers, timeframe, likelihood, and financial impact in this process and disclose these risks in this report as well as via our CDP response.
Risk
Management

DESCRIPTION

Products &Services /Development and/or
expansion of goods
and services

For example, Japan has deployed early warning tsunami sensors and coastal area tsunami meters off its coasts to detect tsunamis inadvance and to gauge the impact of tsunami waves on the coast. The system uses data from DART systems (Deep-ocean Assessment
and Reporting of Tsunami) along with tsunami buoys that feed data from under the water to the system via the Iridium satellite network.
In addition, the D-NET plane (Natural Disaster Rescue Info Plane) made by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) uses the
Iridium satellite network to connect ground stations with aircraft in real time, so critical information, for example, survivors in need ofhelp, fires, or other problems, can be quickly relayed to everyone involved during an emergency. Additionally, the helicopters of theJapanese Fire and Disaster Management Agency have been equipped with an automatic helicopter tracking system, enabled by Iridium
since 2006. The system, developed by Pioneer Navicom, automatically transmits GPS position coordinates to ground stations anduploads destination points, routes, and text messages to the aircraft through the Iridium satellite network.

The Iridium Edge Solar is a solar-powered Short Burst Data® device that offers real-time GPS tracking and local wireless sensor andcommunication capabilities over Bluetooth. Harvesting the energy of the sun, the Iridium Edge Solar device is self-charging and has a
10-year lifespan, making it ideal for long-term remote asset management with minimal environmental impact.
For example, the Iridium Edge Solar is deployed by our Australian partner, Pivotel, for use with the International Association of Antarctica
Tour Operators (IAATO). IAATO’s mission is to promote safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to Antarctica. The
Iridium Edge Solar is one of several IAATO-approved location and position devices, and its portability, solar harvesting, secondary
battery power system, and rich built-in features make it an ideal choice for use in Antarctica.

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ESG METRICS TABLEENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS FOR U.S. LOCATIONS(-) indicates the data point was not disclosed in previous years

METRIC
2023

2022

2021

12

13

13

Men

7 (58%)

9 (69%)

11 (85%)Women

4 (33%)

3 (23%)

2 (15%)

Decline to Disclose

1 (8%)

1 (8%)-

GovernanceTotal Board Members
Board Members by Gender (#/%)

Board Members by Independence (#/%)

Board Members by Race/ Ethnicity (#/%)

Turnover (%)

MWh18,276

17,69519,19818,669CCF

34,15940,516

41,121

40,582

Water Consumption

gallons

10,240,490

9,009,391

9,565,809

10,558,814

Waste

10 (77%)

10 (77%)

Landfill2

tons

13.2

12.4

14.31

26

3 (23%)

3 (23%)

Recycling2

tons

12.8

18.4

9.6

17.6

White

10 (83%)

11 (84%)12 (92%)

Total Waste and Recycling2

tons

26.0

30.8

23.91

43.6

Hispanic/Latino

-

-

-

Waste Diversion Rate2

%

49.2

59.8

40.2

40.4

African American

Facilities Reporting Data

%

50.0

33.3

33.3

50.0

1 (8%)

1 (8%)

1 (8%)

Asian

-

-

-

Native American/ Pacific Islander

-

-

-

Scope 1 Emissions (Stationary Combustion)

mtCO2e

183

223

227

224

Other

-

-

-

Scope 2 Emissions (Location-Based)

mtCO2e

5,990

5,800

6,849

7,326

1 (8%)

1 (8%)

Scope 2 Emissions (Market-Based)

mtCO2e

6,091

5,824

6,875

7,326

100%

100%

Total Scope 1 & Location-Based Scope 2 Emissions

mtCO2e

6,174

6,023

7,076

7,550

Total Scope 1 & Market-Based Scope 2 Emissions

mtCO2e

6,091

6,047

7,102

7,550

Corporate Travel Emissions4 (Scope 3)

mtCO2e

2,417

1,341

420

330

Permanent
Temporary

GHG Emissions3

100%

735

617

511

712

-

-

23

-

-

4.9 years

5 years

5.6 years

Men

76%

76%

76%

Women

24%

24%

24%

10%

15%

11%

White

68%

71%

72%

Hispanic/Latino

10%

9%

9%

% Veterans (U.S. Only)

Workforce by Age Distribution

Electricity Consumption
Natural Gas Consumption1

9 (75%)

Average Tenure

Management by Race / Ethnicity (U.S. Only)2020

3 (25%)

Total HeadcountManagement by Gender (Worldwide)

2021

Water

Human Capital

Workforce by Race / Ethnicity (U.S. Only)

2022

Independent

Decline to Disclose

Workforce by Gender (U.S. Only)

2023

Not Independent

Employees Trained on Code of Conduct (%)

Employment TypeUNIT

EnergyAfrican American

5%

5%

5%

Asian

12%

10%

8.5%

Native American or Pacific Islander

<1%

1%

2%

Multiracial

3%

4%

3.5%

Male

78%

79%

72%

Female

22%

21%

28%

White

73%

80%

79%

Hispanic/Latino

9%

10%

8%

African American

4%

3%

4%

Asian

13%

6%

7%

Native American or Pacific Islander

<1%

-

-

Multiracial

<1%

1%

2%

<30 years

145 (20%)--30-50 years

326 (44%)-->50 years

264 (36%)--

Voluntary

3.85%

7%

10%

Involuntary

3.9%

2%

3%

Employee Engagement (%)

84%

83%

74%

Total Recordable Injury Rate (#/200,000 hours worked)

0

0

-

1,127

1,121

-

1

 as usage calculation is based on data from the Fairbanks andG
Leesburg sites.

2

 aste data is available only for Iridium’s locations in Chandler andW
Gateway. Waste calculations for 2021 and part of 2022 (January
to October) include only the Chandler location since the Gateway
facility was closed for renovation.

3

 cope 1 and 2 GHG emissions used calculation methodologies
S
described by the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol as well as
emissions factors from the U.S. EPA and academic research papers
where needed. The electricity emissions factors used for U.S. officelocations were the CO2, CH4, and N2O System Average Emission
Factors by Subregion eGRID2020, February 2021.

4

 orporate travel emissions account for emissions estimated from air
Ctravel, hotels, and vehicle travel.

Community Involvement
Employee Volunteer Hours, Paid (#)

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