1London Stock Exchange Group plc
Group Sustainability Report 2020

GRI Index
The table below summarises our governance disclosures mapped to GRI Standards indicators:
Disclosure
General –Organizational ProfileIndicator

Profile102–1

Name of the organization

London Stock Exchange Group plc

Reference
Annual Report 2020, page 202

102–2

We describe our business model, the components of our Group and how they link together, and how we add
value. We also show an overview by business for our services, their associated customers
10 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7LS

Annual Report 2020, pages 7–13

102–3

Activities, brands, products, andservices
Location of headquarters

102–4

Location of operations

Annual Report 2020, page 5

102–5

Ownership and legal form

LSEG is now truly global with a significant presence in North America, Europe, Asia and emerging markets,
operating in 70 countries,
LSEG is a public limited company registered in England and Wales (No. 5369106)

102–6

Markets served

The markets we serve, revenue distribution by business and geographic area, as well as customer profiles areincluded in our Annual Report

Annual Report 2020, pages 7–13 and 157–158

102–7

Scale of the organization

102–8

Information on employees and otherworkers

Annual Report 2020 pages 135–138
Sustainability Report 2020, page 49
Sustainability Report 2020, pages 1 and 49

102–9

Supply chain

Financial information (including revenues and assets and liabilities) is provided in the Annual Report. The
number of employees is also provided in the Sustainability Report.
We provide an overview of employee statistics in our Sustainability Report including breakdowns ofinformation by region, contract type, gender, organizational level and age group. We also include details on
how data have been collected and verified.
An overview of our supply chain and of the way in which we collaborate with our suppliers is contained in our2020 Modern Slavery Act Statement. In addition, our Supplier Code of Conduct is published on our website.

102–10We provide a financial review and a list of substantial shareholders

102–11Significant changes to the organizationand its supply chain
Precautionary Principle or approach

102–12External initiatives

102–13

Membership of associations

We are signatories of the following initiatives: letter of support for the recommendation from the Financial
Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD); Valuable 500 initiative, Sundaytimes open letter, BITC race at work charter, WFE, GRI, UN SSE and SASB.
FTSE Russell partnered with the UN to provide data and analysis that enables the quality of ESG disclosure
across exchange and collaborates with The Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI).
A number of other ititatives are listed in our Sustainability report.
We are a member of: the Green Finance Task Force; the Green Finance Institute; the Technical Expert Groupon sustainable finance (TEG); the FC4S Network; a number of investor ESG collaborative bodies and initiatives
including the UN backed PRI, UK SIF, US SIF, Euro SIF, ICGN, Japan SIF and RIAA.

Annual Report 2020, page 202

Annual Report 2020, page 202

2020 Modern Slavery Act Statement and Supplier
Code of Conduct:
lseg.com/investor-relations/sustainability
Annual Report 2020, pages 42–53 and 201

Given the nature of our product portfolio, we deem this aspect not material
Sustainability Report 2020, pages 29, 30, 39, 51–61

Sustainability Report 2020, pages 39 and 51–61

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DisclosureIndicator

ProfileReference

102–14

Statement from senior decision-maker

A message from our CEO, David Schwimmer, is included in the Sustainability Report and Annual Report

102–15Key impacts, risks, and opportunities

General –Ethics and Integrity

102–16

Values, principles, standards, and normsof behavior

General –Governance102–18Governance structure

102–19Delegating authority

An overview of key impacts and opportunities is described in the Sustainability Report, where our Impact
Framework is described. In terms of ESG risks, we are working to further integrate these considerations intoour enterprise risk management framework and progress on this is described in our Annual Report.
The values and the principles to which we adhere in carring out our activities are clearly stated in thegovernance section of our Sustainability Report. The Code of Conduct, then, further explains the ethicalframework that we expect our employees to operate in.
An overview of our sustainability governance is presented in our Sustainability Report; further explanation isprovided in our Group Sustainability Policy
A diagram on sustainability governance is provided in the Sustainability Report

Annual Report 2020, pages 4–7
Sustainability Report 2020, page 2–3
Annual Report 2020, page 39
Sustainability Report 2020, pages 36 and 50

102–20Executive-level responsibility foreconomic, environmental, and social
topicsConsulting stakeholders on economic,environmental, and social topics
Composition of the highest governancebody and its committees
Chair of the highest governance bodyThis information is presented in our published Group Sustainability Policy

lseg.com/investor-relations/sustainability

We discuss some of our sustainability related stakeholder engagement in our Sustainability report

Sustainability report 2020, page 39The Board structure and changes are reported in the Annual Report

Annual Report 2020, pages 73–75

The Chairman of the Group is independent on appointment

Annual Report 2020, page 73

Nominating and selecting the highest
governance body
Conflicts of interest

We include the Report of the Nomination Committee in the Annual Report

Annual Report 2020, pages 88–90

We have established procedures whereby actual and potential conflicts of interest are regularly reviewed

Annual Report 2020, page 82

The Board reviews and approves the Sustainability Reportlseg.com/investor-relations/sustainability

102–35Highest governance body’s role insustainability reporting
Remuneration policies
Process for determining remuneration

A full summary of compensation and remuneration within the Group can be found in the Directors’ Report onRemuneration in our Annual Report

Annual Report 2020, pages 98–119

102–36102–37

Stakeholders’ involvement inremuneration
Annual total compensation ratio

General –Strategy

102–21
102–22
102–23
102–24
102–25
102–32

102–38
102–39Percentage increase in annual totalcompensation ratio

Sustainability Report 2020, page 26
lseg.com/investor-relations/sustainability
Sustainability report 2020, page 35
lseg.com/investor-relations/sustainabilitySustainability report 2020, page 35

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Disclosure
General –Stakeholder Engagement

General –Reporting Practice

Indicator

ProfileReference

102–40

List of stakeholder groups

The list of our key stakeholders is provided in our published Code of Conduct. Details on our relationship withstakeholders are described in our Annual Report, including our Section 172(1) statement

102–41

Collective bargaining agreements

We report the percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements

Annual Report 2020, pages 70–71
LSEG Code of Conduct, pages 4–6
lseg.com/investor-relations/sustainability
Sustainability Report 2020, page 49

102–42

Identifying and selecting stakeholders

102–43

Approach to stakeholder engagement

102–44

Key topics and concerns raised

102–45

Entities included in the consolidated
financial statements

102–46

Defining report content and topic
Boundaries

102–47

List of material topics

102–48

Restatements of information

102–49Changes in reporting

Stakeholder engagement is mainly project and product-based. Details on our relationship with stakeholders
are described in our Annual Report, including our Section 172(1) statementStakeholder engagement is mainly project and product based however, the way in which we involve withdifferent stakeholder groups depends on their specific characteristics. Details on our relationship withstakeholders are described in our Annual Report, including our Section 172(1) statement
Details on our relationship with stakeholders are described in our Annual Report, including our Section 172(1)statement.
A list of the Group’s subsidiaries as at 31 December 2020 is included in the ‘Notes to the financial statements’
On 29 January 2021, the all share acquisition of Refinitiv was completed. A list of the Combined Group’s
subsidiaries will be provided in the 2021 Annual Report.
Prior to reporting, all initiatives and activities from across the year are assessed for their materiality within
our strategic framework. Items are cross-referenced using both internal and external evaluators; internally,initiatives are evaluated on their relevance to six impact areas and externally against the UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) materiality definitions. If the item is deemed tobe material against this framework, it is reported.
On the basis of our materiality assessment six impact areas are considered as material to LSEG, they are listed
and described in our Sustainability Report.
Restatements of our 2018 and 2019 GHG emissions took place during 2020. details of this can be found in ourSustainability Report
Details of our changes to GHG reporting can be found in our Sustainability Report

102–50

Reporting period

We report on Calendar Year 2020 basis for both the Annual Report and Sustainability Report

102–51

Date of most recent report

31-Dec-19

102–52

Reporting cycle

We report annually

102–53

Contact point for questions regarding
the report

Contact details are provided in our Sustainability Report

Annual Report 2020, pages 70–71
Annual Report 2020, pages 70–71

Annual Report 2020, pages 70–71
Annual Report 2020, pages 190–197

Sustainability Report 2020, page 9

Sustainability Report 2020, page 9
Sustainability Report 2020, page 47-48
Sustainability Report 2020, page 47-48

Sustainability Report 2020, page 1

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Disclosure
General –Reporting PracticeManagement
ApproachEconomic
Performance

102–54

Indicator

ProfileClaims of reporting in accordance withthe GRI Standards

This report references the following GRI Standard:

102–55

GRI content index

102–56External assurance

103–1

Explanation of the material topic and its
Boundary

103–2

The management approach and its
components
Direct economic value generated anddistributed
Financial implications and other risks
and opportunities due to climate change

201–1
201–2

201–3

Defined benefit plan obligations andother retirement plans

Reference

GRI 102 General Disclosure, 2016
GRI 103 Management Approach, 2016
GRI 201: Economic Performance, 2016
GRI 205: Anti-Corruption, 2016
GRI 302: Energy, 2016
GRI 303: Water and Effluents, 2018
GRI 305: Emissions, 2016
GRI 306: Effluents and Waste, 2016
GRI 401: Employment, 2016
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety, 2018
GRI 404: Training and Education, 2016
GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity, 2016
GRI 406: Non discrimination, 2016
GRI 408: Child Labor, 2016
GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor, 2016
GRI 415: Public Policy, 2016
The present GRI content index has been prepared in accordance with the disclosure requirements.
Our Annual Report 2020 was subject to both internal and external verification. Our Sustainability Report 2020
was submitted to an internal verification process. Environmental data was externally verified
Prior to reporting, all initiatives and activities from across the year are assessed for their materiality within
our strategic framework. Items are cross-referenced using both internal and external evaluators; internally,initiatives are evaluated on their relevance to six impact areas and externally against the UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) materiality definitions. If the item is deemed tobe material against this framework, it is reported.
For each material topic, we provide an overview of our management approach, including commitments,actions and initiatives, in our Sustainability Report.
Our financial review is set out in the Annual Report. Our community investments are summarised in theSustainability Report
Being aware of climate-related financial risks and opportunities, we have made good progress in identifyingand begging to quantify this during 2020, in June 2017 LSEG signed a statement of support for therecommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Details on LSEG'salignment to TCFD recommendations are reported in our Annual Report and our Annual Report.
The Group operates defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes.

Sustainability Report 2020, page 1
Sustainability Report 2020, page 9

Sustainability Report 2020, pages 13–33
Annual Report 2020, pages 42–53
Sustainability Report 2020, pages 33–34
Annual Report 2020, pages 66–67
Sustainability Report 2020, pages 36 and 50 and56–57
Annual Report 2020, pages 169–172

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Disclosure
Anti-corruption

Indicator

ProfileReferenceOperations assessed for risks related tocorruption
Communication and training about anticorruption policies and procedures

The Group continues to maintain systems and controls to mitigate
compliance risk.
In compliance with the UK Bribery Act, we make clear the specific responsibilities of all of our employees andbusiness partners and we require all our employees, partners, agents, suppliers and customers to comply withthe regulation. Accordingly, there have been no breaches of this policy material to LSEG in 2020.
No staff was disciplined or dismissed due to non-compliance with anti-corruption policies in 2020.

Annual Report 2020, page 63
Sustainability Report 2020, pages 37–38
Annual Report 2020, page 63
Sustainability Report 2020, pages 37–38

Annual Report 2020, page 63
Sustainability Report 2020, pages 37–38
Annual Report 2020, page 63
Sustainability Report 2020, pages 37–38

302–3

Confirmed incidents of corruption andactions taken
Energy consumption within theorganization
Energy intensity

The Group continues to maintain systems and controls to mitigate
compliance risk.
In compliance with the UK Bribery Act, we make clear the specific responsibilities of all of our employees andbusiness partners and we require all our employees, partners, agents, suppliers and customers to comply withthe regulation. Accordingly, there have been no breaches of this policy material to LSEG in 2020.
No staff was disciplined or dismissed due to non-compliance with anti-corruption policies in 2020.
We report all of the emission sources required under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors’Reports) Regulations 2013
We include this in the Environment section of the Sustainability Report

302–4

Reduction of energy consumption

We include this in the Environment section of the Sustainability Report

303–5

Water consumption

We include this in the Environment section of our Sustainability Report

305–1

Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions

We include this in the Environment section of the Sustainability Report

305–2
305–3

Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHGemissions
Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions

Sustainability Report 2020, pages 22–24 and
24–48
Sustainability Report 2020, pages 22–24 and
24–48
Sustainability Report 2020, pages 22–24 and
24–48
Sustainability Report 2020, pages 22–24 and
24–48
Sustainability Report 2020, pages 22–24 and
24–48

305–4

GHG emissions intensity

305–6

Reduction of GHG emissions

306–2

Waste by type and disposal method

We include this in the Environment section of the Sustainability Report, under ‘Waste’

Sustainability Report 2020, page 46

401–1

New employee hires and employee
turnoverBenefits provided to full-time employeesthat are not provided to temporary or
part-time employees

We report three year time series of comparable data of employee-based indicators

Sustainability Report 2020, page 31

We offer a number of rewards, and career opportunities and development for employees

Sustainability Report 2020, pages 26–32

205–1
205–2

205–3
Anti-corruption

205–1
205–2

205–3
Environmental Category –EnergyEnvironmental Category –Water and Effluents
Environmental Category –Emissions

Environmental Category –Effluents and Waste
Labour Practices andDecent Work Category –Employment

302–1

401–2

Confirmed incidents of corruption andactions taken
Operations assessed for risks related tocorruption
Communication and training about anticorruption policies and procedures

Sustainability Report 2020, page 54

Sustainability Report 2020, page 54

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Disclosure
Labour Practices andDecent Work Category:Occupational Healthand Safety403–1
403–3
403–4

403–6

Labour Practices andDecent Work Category –Training and Education
Labour Practices andDecent Work Category –Diversity and EqualOpportunities
Human Rights Category –Non discrimination
Human Rights Category –Child Labour
Human Rights Category –Forced or Compulsory
LabourSociety Category – Public
PolicyIndicator

ProfileReference

Occupational health and safety
management system
Occupational health services

In compliance with local legal requirements, a health and safety management system is implemented at theGroup level. Un update on H&S policy and systems improvments is presented in the Sustainability Report.
LSEG is committed to high standards of health and safety management. Updates on how the Group ensures
the quality of H&S services are presented in our Sustainability Report.
LSEG workforce is represented in formal joint management-worker health and safety committees.

Sustainability Report 2020, page 31

Worker participation, consultation, andcommunication on occupational healthand safety
Promotion of worker health403–9Work-related injuries

404–3

Percentage of employees receiving
regular performance and careerdevelopment reviews
Diversity of governance bodies andemployees405–1

406–1
408–1

409–1

415–1

Incidents of discrimination andcorrective actions taken
Operations and suppliers in which theright to freedom of association andcollective bargaining may be at risk
Operations and suppliers at significant
risk for incidents of forced or compulsory
labor
Political contributions

Sustainability Report 2020, page 31
Sustainability Report 2020, page 31

We have implemented a broad wellbeing programme for our employees, spanning across five different areas:
financial, mental, physical, social purpose, and work-life balance.
We include this information in the Social Performance section of our Sustainability Report.

Sustainability Report 2020, page 32

We report three year time series of comparable data on training and education

Sustainability Report 2020, page 49

We include initiatives on diversity and inclusion, and report three-year time series of comparable data on
diversity and equal opportunity

Sustainability Report 2020, pages 30–31 and 49

We report three year time series of comparable data on non-discrimination

Sustainability Report 2020, page 49

In compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, every year LSEG publishes a Modern Slavery Act Statement,
reaffirming its commitments of combating every form of modern slavery and human trafficking by improving
its supply chain management and procurement process. The Statement, while providing a description of ourapproach to risk assessment, gives also an overview of due diligence process.

lseg.com/investor-relations/sustainability

We report three year time series of political contributions

Sustainability Report 2020, page 54

Sustainability Report 2020, page 49