Search Contact ESG | Empowering Sustainable Growth Euronext connects local economies to global markets, accelerating innovation and growth, for the transition to a more sustainable economy. ESG STRATEGY BROCHURE Previous Next The world is facing pressing challenges to ensure a sustainable future for our planet. The finance sector is a vital contributor to the global sustainability agenda. It can empower sustainable finance, by incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decision-making. It can also support the allocation of capital to sustainable initiatives. Euronext has a special position in the financial ecosystem. It serves the real economy by bringing together buyers and sellers in transparent, efficient and reliable trading venues. In this key role, Euronext has a responsibility to the whole finance community, not only to ensure financial stability, but to contribute decisively to a sustainable growth model in the countries in which it operates. Fit for 1.5 | Euronext is scaling up for impact English Dual Ambition Drive investment in innovative, sustainable products and services through secure and transparent markets, in continuous collaboration with our financial community. Inspire and promote tangible sustainable practices within the company and towards our community, by respecting and developing our people and by supporting our ecosystem. English Image Five material impact areas Euronext carried out a pan-European stakeholder consultation process, to identify the ESG issues that our stakeholders believe should be our main focus. Based on these results, we defined the key issues on which we can have the most impact in the economy, society and the environment. These key issues are grouped into five material impact areas: Our Markets, Our Partners, Our People, Our Society and Our Environment. Each material impact area supports one or several of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)(link is external), part of the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development(link is external)” to which Euronext has committed as an Official Partner of the Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative(link is external) (SSE). Our Markets As a market infrastructure, Euronext is in a unique position to support the transition to a sustainable European economy. We offer our issuers a tailored programme to increase ESG knowledge. This solution also allows them to connect with relevant stakeholders and advocate for ESG goals and interests. Euronext helps investors identify listed products that meet ESG criteria. Our market players can invest in a wide range of Sustainable Indices, ETFs, Derivatives, and Bonds. Euronext Securities, Euronext’s CSD activity, services a wide range of ESG and Green securities, and provides also good governance solutions. Image Find out more about our markets media Our Partners A central element of our work is the engagement with our customers, as well as the European and local public authorities and policymakers, to help shape the regulatory and policy issues that impact the financial sector and empower sustainable finance. As a result of the European Commission’s Action Plan on Financing Sustainable Growth and the European Green Deal, a number of legislative proposals have been agreed, to incentivise investments in sustainable activities. This focus is reflected in our continuous ESG dialogue with the EU institutions, namely the Commission, Parliament and Member States in Council, as well as all relevant authorities in the Euronext jurisdictions. Our People Euronext promotes an environment that encourages collaborative work, learning and innovation. We support each employee in shaping his or her future and the future of the company, in an inclusive environment that values diversity. Euronext strives to foster a mindset that complements our values and supports the company’s ambitions: Execute with excellence | Collaborate, challenge and care for each other | Dare to take risks | Empower our people | Focus on clients | Adopt a positive performance culture. They underly all our actions and form a foundation that underpins the way we work. media Image Our Society Euronext aims to be a model for the industry. We apply high ethical and legal standards of conduct in our business, our dealings with colleagues, employees, business partners, customers and communities. Our corporate governance reflects our strong focus on independence, oversight, and transparency. Euronext supports institutions in each Euronext location. Our efforts focus on two key areas: financial literacy and blue economy, including oceans, seas and marine resources. Our employees are encouraged to contribute to local communities. Euronext supports training, volunteering, charity work and thought leadership. Our Environment Euronext is conscious of the challenges linked to climate change, the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and to manage natural resources. We have fully integrated environmental issues into our activities and strategy. Euronext carbon footprint and reduction Transparency is at the core of our business. We disclose our carbon footprint for all three emissions' categories defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHC). Euronext’s Global GHC emissions total 18.5 ktCO2eq according to Carbone 4, calculated under the GHG Protocol. We continue to work on reducing our environmental impact with the goals presented by the EU Commission(link is external). Emissions are split into three categories by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol to better understand the source | Analysis based on 2020’s figures Scope 1 | 270 tCO2eq All direct emissions from an organisation or under its direct control. (e.g. direct emission from buildings and other assets) Scope 2 | 1,600 tCO2eq Indirect emissions from electricity purchased and used by the organisation. (e.g. electricity consumption) Previous Next media The Blue Challenge The Blue Challenge is an entrepreneurship education programme, launched by Euronext in partneship with JA Europe(link is external), the largest non-profit in Europe dedicated to preparing young people for employment and entrepreneurship. The programme aims to inspire students aged 16 to 18 about sustainable finance and help them develop core competencies such as teamwork, problem solving and entrepreneurial skills. Through this collaboration, we will be able to boost financial literacy and encourage innovation to limit Climate Change and to foster the Blue Economy amongst young entrepreneurs in nine countries: Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. MORE ABOUT THE BLUE CHAL… Products and Services in 2020 In 2020 we made significant progress in our ESG ambitions. We have launched new and innovative sustainable products and services, designed to provide a robust framework of tools for European capital markets to fuel sustainable growth. In addition, Euronext became the first stock exchange to endorse the UN Global Compact’s nine Ocean Principles. ESG URD 2020 English media English ESG inside Euronext Euronext is committed to make a positive impact on OUR SOCIETY, and OUR PEOPLE play an important role in contributing to local communities and OUR ENVIRONMENT through training, volunteering, charity and thought leadership, in an inclusive environment where diversity is promoted. Our global team is made up of 47 different nationalities, and in 2020, we have increased the number of women in senior leadership positions by 10%. Over 2020, our GHG emissions have been reduced by 7%. A snapshot of Blue Economy companies listed on Euronext We invite you to take a look at a snapshot of the Euronext Blue Economy footprint. This study has been created to improve understanding of how Blue Economy companies listed on Euronext are making progress in adopting the sustainability agenda. Note that this study does not offer investment advice and is not a scientific or academic work. Its aim is simply to offer a high-level overview of companies listed on Euronext in the Blue Economy sector, to promote discussion on the opportunities and challenges of the Blue Economy. DOWNLOAD SNAPSHOT STUDY … Image media Image Are you an issuer? Evaluate your sustainability measures ESG is a trending topic on investors’ minds these days, and many issuers are incorporating ESG factors into their management strategy. But how does your sustainability reporting actually measure up? We invite you to take a short self-assessment questionnaire to determine the relevance of your sustainable reporting format, ensure you have the right audience, and compare your ESG disclosure policy with investors and rating agencies expectations. 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