.. Transition to a low carbon economy as a sustainability priority A common set of strategic priorities provides “At Rothschild & Co, we want to use our influence and expertise to support the our Group with a clear focus and joint sustainability transition of the global economy.” ambition when integrating sustainability considerations across our business model, Rothschild & Co ESG priority framework including our: ■ direct operational impact; Environment (E) People and Society (S) Business Practices (G) ■ investment approaches in the Wealth & Asset Management, and Merchant Banking businesses; ■ transaction advice in the Global Advisory business, including dedicated ESG advisory expertise; ■ Support and contribute to ■ Champion diversity of ■ Safeguard responsible ■ client and mandate onboarding; gic priorities transition to a low carbon thought business conduct e economy ■ Ensure employee ■ engagement of other operational supply at Str ■ Preserve and protect wellbeing chain partners; and biodiversity ■ Work against inequality ■ approach to support for charities and social enterprises. ■ Carbon footprint ■ Diverse and inclusive talent pool ■ Compliance culture ational ■ Responsible consumption ■ Employee wellbeing and development ■ Data and cybersecurity ocus For Rothschild & Co, managing climate- f and resource use ■ Financial crime related risks and implementing actions Opper contributing to the transition to a low-carbon Wealth & Asset Management and Merchant Banking economy is both an operational and a long- Investment policies Stewardship and engagement Products and services term strategic challenge. ation Across the Group, we have started to identify M&A transaction advice Global Advisory Financing and Investor advisory the key levers to optimise the business’ contribution to the low-carbon transition of Bussiness line implement the economy. We have a continued focus Mandates/clients/supplier selection on building the teams, the tools and the processes to implement these plans. opic Donations/debt/investments R&CoGenerations Pro-bono advisory This report describes the key actions taken so activities far by Rothschild & Co to support the transition. Philanthr