Nasdaq Advances Corporate Sustainability Leadership in 2020

Launched ‘Purpose Initiative’ to Champion Inclusive Growth and Prosperity
Published Inaugural Corporate Diversity Statistics1in Annual Sustainability ReportReduced Carbon Emissions to Zero for Second Consecutive YearNEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today the milestones achieved in 2020 to advance its environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, as part of its company-wide commitment to sustainability. Nasdaq’s ESG efforts are successfully reflected both in its work with corporate clients, and within its own operations.“Nasdaq has always been driven by purpose – to create better markets by leveraging innovative technology and empowering people to reach their potential,” said Evan Harvey, Global Head of Sustainability, Nasdaq. “Our commitment to corporate and environmental sustainability underscores our efforts to ensure all stakeholders can achieve growth and prosperity.”As Nasdaq nears its 50th anniversary, which will be celebrated in February 2021, the company remains deeply committed to long-term ESG advocacy, innovation, and philanthropy to engage with stakeholders at all levels.Nasdaq’s 2020 ESG highlights:Nasdaq is intensely focused on ensuring its clients are able to navigate the future of sustainable business. Leveraging the company’s unique position where the financial, corporate, and regulatory communities intersect, this expertise will allow Nasdaq to develop a range of ESG-focused technologies and solutions that can enable clients to achieve their ESG objectives.To learn more about Nasdaq’s corporate responsibility and sustainability commitments, visit: www.nasdaq.com/sustainability.
____1Diversity data from countries where such data collection is permitted; Nasdaq Sustainability Report 2019
2As of December 1, 2020
3For calendar year 2019About Nasdaq:Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a global technology company serving the capital markets and other industries. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software and services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about the company, technology solutions and career opportunities, visit us on LinkedIn, on Twitter @Nasdaq, or at www.nasdaq.com.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsInformation set forth in this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to Nasdaq’s operations that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections regarding the ESG matters described in this press release. Words or phrases such as “can,” “will,” “enable” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Nasdaq cautions readers that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, (i) statements about Nasdaq’s ESG or sustainability policies, programs, products or initiatives, (ii) statements about Nasdaq’s integrations of its recent acquisitions and (iii) other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond Nasdaq’s control. These factors include, but are not limited to, Nasdaq’s ability to implement its strategic initiatives and consummate the pending acquisition of Verafin Holdings, Inc., economic, political and market conditions and fluctuations, government and industry regulation, interest rate risk, U.S. and global competition, the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nasdaq’s business, operations, results of operations, financial condition, workforce or the operations or decisions of Nasdaq’s customers, suppliers or business partners, and other factors detailed in the Nasdaq’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Nasdaq undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.Nasdaq Media Contacts:Helle Mayor (Denmark)
+45 9132 4030
helle.mayor@nasdaq.comRebecka Wulfing (Sweden)
+ 46 73 449 7122
rebecka.wulfing@nasdaq.comWill Briganti (United States)
(646) 964-8169
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