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MOEX sustainability focus areas

Under the Strategy 2028, the capital markets development business line will focus on expanding the range of instruments and issuers, thereby opening up more opportunities for companies to raise capital, and expanding the range of ESG products available.

One of the driving forces behind success is fostering a culture that values investment, especially by enhancing financial and investment literacy.

Key success drivers will include the transformation of corporate culture and processes, incorporating ESG principles and sustainability factors.

Moscow Exchange Group Sustainability Roadmap

On 29 April 2025, the Executive Board of Moscow Exchange approved the 2025 Moscow Exchange Group Sustainability Roadmap, comprising of 63 metrics across 23 objectives (22 in the 2024 Roadmap) in five groups and topics.

Genuine corporate governance and business ethics

Respect for human rights, equal opportunities and staff engagement

Environmentally friendly and trusted market infrastructure

Advanced practices of responsible investing

Trusted relations with local communities

G1 Corporate governance system
G2 Business ethics and compliance
G3 Supply chain management
G4 Expanding sustainability partnerships

As the largest exchange in Russia, MOEX Group establishes corporate governance standards for public companies as part of its listing procedures.
Serving as example for other companies, the Group has a well-established corporate governance system and commits to high standards of corporate business conduct, including zero tolerance to corruption and money laundering. Engaging with companies through different channels, the Group strives to enhance the quality of ESG information disclosure and raise awareness about sustainable development trends.

R1 Employee engagement and efficiency
R2 Learning and development
R3 Diversity and equal opportunities
R4 Health, safety and well-being of employees

Being a responsible employer of highly skilled staff, MOEX Group ensures decent working conditions and healthy corporate culture that provides employees with the necessary foundation to manage a variety of day-to-day activities and develop appropriate professional skills. The Group believes that diversity and inclusion in the workplace helps it to perform better, because different people often see the same problem in different ways and propose unique solutions. That is why MOEX Group maintains well-balanced personal structure and doesn’t discriminate on any ground.

E1 Risk management
E2 Information security
E3 Sustainable technological development
E4 Eco-efficiency and low-carbon development
E5 Market access and customer outreach

Exchange infrastructure serves as a trusted environment for market participants, reliable in terms of cybersecurity and data privacy.
Moscow Exchange Group’s risk management systems as well as information security and data
privacy systems ensure the continuity of trading, clearing and settlement, especially in conditions of high volatility on the financial market.

A1 Development of exchange-based sustainable financing
A2 ESG indices and market data
A3 Growth and IIM sectors
A4 Registry for and trading in carbon units
A5 Communication of sustainability trends, standards
and practices to issuers
A6 Improvement of Moscow Exchange’s ESG disclosure
and ESG ratings

MOEX Group contributes significantly
to sustainable economic growth and development by using innovative
financing mechanisms and reorienting financial markets through development of new financial instruments
for responsible investing, maintenance of markets’ transparent functioning
and development of fair competition.
The Group develops exchange infrastructure in order to expand
the local investor base and provide access to funding for all companies, including innovative ones as well as small and medium-sized enterprises.

T1 Financial literacy of retail investors
T2 Charity and sponsorship
T3 Business, educational and image-making events

MOEX Group recognizes its
responsibility to support communities
and create shared benefits. MOEX
group sees value in enhancing
population’s financial literacy since it empowers the community.
Participation in working groups and regulatory initiatives enables
the Group to create a more favorable regulatory environment. At the same time, sponsorship and charity is an important area of focus for implementing the Exchange’s social responsibility.

Environmental policy

On April 28, 2023, the Supervisory Board of Moscow Exchange approved the first ever Moscow Exchange Environmental Policy.

The purposes of the Moscow Exchange Environmental Policy in the field of environmental protection and natural resource management are:

1. To facilitate the transition to a circular and low-carbon economy through:

the development of on-exchange green finance and the creation of new on-exchange environmental products and services;
the development of the market for carbon units;
informing issuers about trends, standards and best practices in the field of environmental protection;
expanding sustainability partnerships.

2. To minimise its own direct and indirect negative impact on the environment and climate by:

complying with regulations and requirements applicable to Moscow Exchange business, including national environmental legislation, as well as voluntary commitments to stakeholders that have been accepted as binding on Moscow Exchange;
reducing its own consumption of energy, water and materials;
applying a risk-based approach to the management of environmental risks and emergencies;
striving to procure goods, works and services with the best environmental performance.

MOEX Group’s sustainability reporting

Year	Sustainability report (pdf)	Sustainability report (html)	ESG-Databook
2024	Moscow Exchange 2024 Sustainability Report	Interactive sustainability report of Moscow Exchange 2024	ESG Databook
2023	Sustainability report of Moscow Exchange 2023	Interactive sustainability report of Moscow Exchange 2023
2022	Sustainability report of Moscow Exchange 2022	Interactive sustainability report of Moscow Exchange 2022
2021	Sustainability report of Moscow Exchange 2021	Interactive sustainability report of Moscow Exchange 2021
2020	Sustainability report of Moscow Exchange 2020
2019	Sustainability report of Moscow Exchange 2019

MOEX Group’s stakeholders and material topics

Based on the result of the materiality assessment and integration of ESG activities and projects into Group’s 2028 strategy, MOEX Group has formulated a set of sustainability focus areas, that reflects its most significant ESG topics.

MOEX’s approach to formulating these overlapping areas was informed by the following criteria:

These focus areas are related to the most important ESG challenges, risks and opportunities that Moscow Exchange Group is facing and that are inherent to its industry;
These areas are important for MOEX stakeholders;
Focus areas are significant for MOEX because within these areas it can deliver the most positive impact as a company and as a financial infrastructure operator.

The position of PJSC Moscow Exchange in ESG ratings, rankings, and indices

PJSC Moscow Exchange actively participates in Russian ESG ratings, rankings, and indices. This participation not only acknowledges the current achievements of the Moscow Exchange but also drives further initiatives in sustainable development. The results of these ratings serve a dual purpose: they ensure the inclusion of Moscow Exchange shares in exchange-traded mutual investment funds (ETFs) with investment mandates that incorporate ESG factors (ESG-ETFs), and they act as an indicator of commitment to sustainable development and responsible business practices.

Participation in ESG Indices of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP)

The inclusion of PJSC Moscow Exchange in Group A of the ESG indices of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), namely the "Responsibility and Transparency" and "Sustainable Development Vector" indices, ensures its integration into the RSPP Moscow Exchange index family. This inclusion confirms the alignment of the Moscow Exchange with key ESG criteria, which is crucial for investors focused on environmental, social, and corporate governance objectives.

Ranking by RAEX: Leading Position

PJSC Moscow Exchange holds the 15th position out of 144 companies in the RAEX ESG ranking (Russia and Kazakhstan). This recognition highlights the Exchange’s efforts in managing ESG risks. Consequently, the shares of MOEX are included in the Moscow Exchange RAEX ESG "Balanced" Index, thereby expanding their accessibility to funds and investors who prioritize sustainable development.

Leadership in the National Rating Agency (NRA) Ranking

PJSC Moscow Exchange is positioned among the leaders in the financial sector within the National Rating Agency (NRA) ranking. This recognition reflects the Exchange’s adherence to high standards of corporate responsibility and transparency.

High Position in the "ESG Transparency" Ranking by Expert RA

According to the assessment by Expert RA, PJSC Moscow Exchange ranks 7th out of 98 companies in the "ESG Transparency" ranking. This result underscores the effectiveness of the Exchange’s communication with stakeholders, the regularity of its report publications, and its openness in matters of sustainable development.

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