2021 SUSTAINABILITY MILESTONES

January

Moscow Exchange was included in RAEX-Europe’s ESG ranking

February

March

The Supervisory Board approved the Code of Professional Ethics of Moscow Exchange PJSC, which replaced the outdated Code of Business Conduct

April

The Supervisory Board approved the UN SDGs, as well as corresponding targets and metrics.

Moscow Exchange, together with market participants, developed the Code of Conduct in Financial Markets

May

On 27 May 2021, Moscow Exchange launched the first issue of City of Moscow green bonds

June

July

Moscow Exchange developed the ESG Best Practices Guide for companies

August

September

The Supervisory Board deemed it appropriate for Moscow Exchange Group to participate in creating infrastructure for accounting and trading carbon credits

Moscow Exchange acceded to the Anti-Corruption Charter of Russian Business

October

The Supervisory Board extended the term of Yury Denisov as Chairman of the Moscow Exchange Executive Board

The climate-risk assessment process was initiated in accordance with Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) requirements.

November

A new version of the Listing Rules of Moscow Exchange PJSC was approved. It contains updated bond-placement requirements for the simultaneous financing of environmental development and community projects. The concept of adaptation bonds was introduced.

Moscow Exchange developed and approved a Sustainability Roadmap.

Sustainability and the impact of retail investors on the market were the main topics at the Moscow Exchange International Forum

December

Moscow Exchange upgraded the Sustainability sector and adjusted ETF requirements

The annual program of engagement with the company Fortum associated with green electricity purchase has been completed.

Moscow Exchange developed a tax strategy.