We embed the principles of advancing sustainability into our practices through green investments and long-term implementation of new technologies. We are devoted to operating our business in a sustainable manner and have undertaken a number of initiatives designed to reduce our impact on the environment and to promote environmentally-friendly projects. With a view to increasing efficiency and reducing waste, we are continuing to digitize manual back-office functions. We have increased the use of e-records and e-signing technology resulting in paper waste and carbon emissions reduction; continue to prioritize sustainability in our business by migrating technology infrastructure to cloud-based environments, which reduce our energy usage and carbon footprint; and encourage environmentally friendly work practices by supporting the recycling of plastic, glass and paper. In Ireland, we have aligned to the Deposit Return Scheme to improve plastic and aluminum recycling rates. In Austin, employees have access to multiple composting and recycling bins, and we provide compostable cups, washable mugs, and washable water bottles while we also work with our catering partners to limit food waste. SolarWinds Sustainability Culture Connectors is a community of Solarians centered around spreading eco-friendly learning, awareness, and best practices that can be implemented in our way of living in the office and at home.

We continuously monitor and improve the operational and environmental performance of our properties including our headquarters. We engage qualified energy professionals to conduct regular third-party inspections and provide utility and financial savings information to relevant decision makers. We are also continuously researching and designing innovative ways to boost efficiency, such as utilizing high-efficiency electrical equipment, including LED and motion detector lighting, alternative energy sources, and high-efficiency HVAC units. Additionally, water management is a priority for SolarWinds, since water is becoming a scarce resource in many locations around the globe. Beyond compliance with local water laws and regulations, our offices have demonstrated a commitment to water efficiency and conservation by utilizing hands-free faucets, toilets and water fill stations to limit water usage, among other methods. In addition, our headquarters utilizes a water harvesting system (rainwater and HVAC condensate) in order to provide 10% of the total chiller water use and 100% total irrigation use.

We believe that our focus on environmental sustainability, with the objective of reducing costs and improving sustainability of our operations. will provide a strategic benefit to SolarWinds. Furthermore, we recognize that climate change is a growing risk for our planet, and we are committed to doing our part to mitigate this risk by placing increased focus and emphasis on environmental consciousness.

Our board of directors and senior leadership actively support and promote sound corporate governance and risk management across SolarWinds. This culture of accountability, integrity, and transparency affirms our unwavering commitment to building sustainable value. We have a long history of excellence in corporate governance and compliance practices, including an emphasis on accountability and authenticity in-line with our CARE values. Key ESG governance priorities include integrating ESG matters into overall governance structure and enterprise risk management; advancing cybersecurity and risk management frameworks; and proactively engaging stakeholders.

Our Code of Conduct is designed to ensure that our directors, officers, and employees comply with applicable rules and regulations. Our Supplier Code of Conduct promotes the fair and ethical treatment of suppliers, contractors, independent consultants, and other parties that SolarWinds works with through a set of guidelines focusing on social impact, equal opportunity, protection of the environment and proprietary information, and requires the protection of human rights.

Our internal cybersecurity risk management team, headed by our Chief Information Security Officer, oversees compliance with applicable laws and regulations and coordinates with subject matter experts throughout the business to identify, monitor, and mitigate risk including information security risk management and cyber defense programs. These teams maintain rigorous testing programs and regularly provide updates to our leadership. We have a robust Information Security program that incorporates multiple layers of physical, technical, and administrative controls. We leverage the latest security configurations and technologies on our systems, devices, and third-party connections, and further vet third-party vendors’ security capabilities and controls, as required, through the organization’s vendor management process.

We routinely engage with our stakeholders to better understand their views on ESG matters.