Environmental, Social and Governance Policy

1. Overview

1.1 Terms and Definitions

“we”, “us” and “our” refer to IdentityPulse. “staff” and “users” means all of those who work under our control, including employees, contractors, interns etc.

1.2 Purpose and Scope

The purpose of this policy is to provide information about ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance factors) and IdentityPulse’s policies towards ESG. This policy has been developed in consultation with the IdentityPulse leadership team. This policy does not form part of any contract of employment or other contract to provide services, and we may amend it at any time.

1.3 Users and Responsibilities

The IdentityPulse leadership team has general responsibility for the efficient operation of this policy. They have delegated responsibility for overseeing its implementation to individual business units. Business unit heads have ongoing responsibility for this policy, and any questions about this policy should be referred to them in the first instance.

2. Our Commitment on the Environment

2.1 The Environmental Impact

The nature of the industry in which we operate does not have a high environmental impact; nonetheless, we continuously promote a work culture anchored in environmental protection.

2.2 Carbon Accounting, Paper and Plastic Usage Management

In the interests of information security, data protection and the environment, at IdentityPulse we have a strong preference for electronic communication and documentation. We minimise the use of paper for internal and external communication, and the use of printed paper is strongly discouraged.

2.3 Energy Consumption

Our office is fitted out with:

• Motion-sensor lighting, which restricts electricity consumption to only necessary usage.
• An air conditioning system designed with sensible energy consumption in mind. Each room is equipped with separate heating control systems to ensure energy is only consumed when the room is in use by staff.

For all IdentityPulse purchases, the energy rating of products is taken into account, where applicable. All staff are encouraged to put their screens, workstations, and notebooks into automatic sleep mode when they are not in use.

2.4 Recycling Bins

The IdentityPulse office location includes a recycling bin to assist staff in separating landfill trash from recyclable materials.

2.5 Travel

Our business model factors the efficiency and cost/impact of travel into the selection of office locations and work and travel arrangements.

3. Our Commitment to Social Responsibility

We are continuously looking for ways to give back to the communities in which we operate. In this vein, we have found opportunities for direct involvement in these communities by providing financial support, and other business or marketing resources, to members within these communities so as to increase opportunity and access to prospects in our industry.

3.1 Health, Safety and Wellbeing

The health and safety of IdentityPulse staff, clients, and vendors is paramount to us. We follow and comply with health and safety standards across all teams and business units as guided by IdentityPulse’s Workplace Health and Safety Policy. This includes both mental and physical health.

3.2 Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

IdentityPulse embraces and values diversity in all its forms, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age or cultural origin. Equal opportunity is part and parcel of IdentityPulse’s hiring procedure, as our goal is to build a community of diverse skills and talent. Appointments are made based on merit, considering the skills, experience, independence and knowledge which the executive and leadership team require to be effective.