EquiLend has long been committed to the tenets of ESG. Since EquiLend Holdings LLC formed in 2001, we have concentrated our efforts on helping the environment, fostering a sense of global community and exemplifying sound corporate governance policies.
“At EquiLend, we are striving every day to commit more closely to the E, S and G principles that we hold dear, while reflecting on how to strengthen the values we’ve embodied before 'ESG' was the hottest topic in the world.”
MISSION STATEMENTS
Environmental
EquiLend is committed to embracing a company-wide sustainable culture across all our business areas. Our strategy is centered on reducing our collective emissions and implementing a reuse and recycle waste management policy aimed at reducing our environmental footprint.
Social
EquiLend is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging amongst all employees. We do this by encouraging a safe, inclusive and socially responsible corporate culture across our global footprint, through our dedicated and impactful Charity and Diversity & Inclusion Committees.
Governance
EquiLend exemplifies sound corporate governance policies, including strong leadership, transparency and prudent management practices. Through implementing a framework of set guidelines, practices and values, we aim to support sustainable financial performance and long-term value creation for our stakeholders.
UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT
EquiLend is committed to making the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles part of the strategy, culture and day-to-day operations of our company, and to engaging in collaborative projects which advance the broader development goals of the United Nations, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals.
EquiLend is committed to the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
EquiLend is a proud supporter of many organizations and initiatives including:
Team EquiLend is a proud member of the International Securities Lending Association’s ESG Working Group
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS
EquiLend’s three employee-driven resource groups represent a cross section of Team EquiLendcolleagues from our global business who strive to foster positive and impactful changes through Charity, Diversity & Inclusion and ESG initiatives.
Was created to help grow, promote and maintain a company culture of mutual respect, appreciation of differences and fairness among employees of all backgrounds and identities. The Committee works diligently to create opportunities for meaningful engagement that bring together the diverse people, perspectives and ideas that drive EquiLend’s innovation.
ESG
Comprises colleagues in all areas across the global business and is dedicated to continuously upholding and implementing our company-wide ESG initiatives. The Committee seeks to enhance the following four components across the globe: training, transparency, ownership and community.
EquiLend, the global financial technology, data and analytics company for the securities finance industry, today announces the firm has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).