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Executive Summary Improving Financial Health Environment – biodiversity - Data Employees Supply Chain Environment Governance Policies & Data tables Appendix experian. We recognise that our operations impact on the environment in a number of ways, and we are committed to identifying, assessing and, accordingly addressing any environmental risks arising from our practices, including those related to biodiversity. . Why biodiversity matters to Experian Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms that make up our natural world. This includes all animals, plants, fungi, and other micro-organisms. An area rich in biodiversity provides ecosystem services to the natural world, human society, and our economic activities. Ecosystems with high biodiversity are generally stronger and more resilient to change than those with fewer species. • Climate change and biodiversity loss are interconnected, and impacting one affects the other. As global temperatures rise, plant and animal species will need to adapt to different environments in order to survive. Biodiversity loss reduces an ecosystem's ability to remove and store CO2, and potentially transforms what was a carbon sink into a carbon source. The IPCC reports that 10% of species are expected to face a high risk of extinction if global warming rises above 2 C. • 70 With sustainability central to what we do, and biodiversity loss and nature-related risks affecting the global economy, we need to understand better the role that we play as a business in this area, and how it could affect our overarching sustainability and ESG goals. Due to the nature of our business and operations we don't have a significant impact on global biodiversity loss. We are also not dependent on a specific ecosystem service for our business and economic activity to function. We do, however, recognise we are part of the global economy and even if it is not direct, we will indirectly have an impact on biodiversity loss. From a responsible business and an innovation perspective, we have been able to identify opportunities to prevent biodiversity loss and contribute to the protection of natural ecosystems. As a global business, we have the power and ability to influence change. Through regional and location-specific initiatives, we can have a positive influence on biodiversity across our global sites. Not only through biodiversity-led initiatives, but through the development of products and services, that contribute to the protection of the natural environment. Experian Public What have we done so far: • Our actions Carbon neutral commitment and science-based targets - Our commitment to reduce carbon emissions through the Science Based Targets initiative, and the reduction of our footprint is closely connected to the protection of biodiversity. Carbon Offsets - protecting against biodiversity loss in Kasigau corridor, Kenya. See carbon offsetting slide for details. Products and Services - Our Agribusiness in Brazil enables clients to assess and monitor their portfolio based on compliance with ESG regulations, including those related to topics such as deforestation, environmental and social violations, and banned and protected areas. In FY23 the platform helped clients assess more than 3 million agricultural producers across 234 million hectares of land in Brazil, including identifying properties with banned areas and areas with signs of deforestation to support supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Regional responsible-business initiatives - vegetable allotments at offices, employee volunteers cleaning parks & beaches, webinars on protecting biodiversity. Improved the biodiversity around Nottingham (UK) office, with successional planting including meadow grass and local tree species, addition of ten beehives. What are we planning: Future reporting - reviewing the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and in the process of assessing our biodiversity-related risks and opportunities further using the LEAP framework. www.experianplc.com/responsibility/protecting-the-environment
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