Expectations relating to environmental, social and governance considerations expose the Company to potential liabilities, increased costs, reputational harm, and other adverse effects on the Company’s business. Many governments, regulators, investors, employees, customers and other stakeholders are increasingly focused on
environmental, social and governance considerations relating to businesses, including climate change and greenhouse gas
emissions, human and civil rights, and diversity, equity and inclusion. In addition, the Company makes statements about its
environmental, social and governance goals and initiatives through its environmental, social and governance report, its other
non-financial reports, information provided on its website, press statements and other communications. Responding to these
environmental, social and governance considerations and implementation of these goals and initiatives involves risks and
uncertainties, requires investments, and depends in part on third-party performance or data that is outside the Company’s
control. The Company cannot guarantee that it will achieve its announced environmental, social and governance goals and
initiatives. In addition, some stakeholders may disagree with the Company’s goals and initiatives. Any failure, or perceived
failure, by the Company to achieve its goals, further its initiatives, adhere to its public statements, comply with federal, state or
international environmental, social and governance laws and regulations, or meet evolving and varied stakeholder expectations
and standards could result in legal and regulatory proceedings against the Company and materially adversely affect the
Company’s business, reputation, results of operations, financial condition and stock price.
The technology industry, including, in some instances, the Company, is subject to intense media, political and regulatory