BYMA presented its 2021 Sustainability Report

BYMA presented its Sustainability Report 2021 in which it summarizes the sustainable management work carried out during the last year with a central purpose: to collaborate with the sustainable development of Argentina.

The actions focused on the creation of good practices in environmental, social and corporate governance matters, as well as strategic alliances for their achievement. Among the material issues, financial education and inclusion, ESG product development, technological innovation, among others, stand out. This is the fourth report that BYMA has prepared since the beginning of its activity.

‍"Sustainability is the driving force behind all our actions. We are proud to present a new report that brings together a wide variety of actions that generate positive impact for our country. We are a company that works on the basis of the highest ESG standards, while at the same time seeking to promote conditions for other actors to move towards sustainable growth and contribute to the achievement of the SDGs", said Ernesto Allaria, President of BYMA.

‍In this regard, the Head of Corporate Governance and Sustainability, Julieta Artal Conte, explained: "The need to generate a triple impact has been advancing in the agenda of organizations. Corporate responsibility is evolving towards a holistic approach that includes social, environmental and corporate governance elements. At BYMA we have a key role and multiplier to boost the commitment of broadcasters through products and services that collaborate with climate change mitigation and environmental care, and at the same time develop perspectives of inclusion, diversity and equality as cross-cutting axes".

The report was prepared in line with the GRI Standards of the Global Reporting Initiative, option "Exhaustive", and accounts for the performance of all companies: Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos, Caja de Valores, Instituto Argentino de Mercado Capitales and Tecnología de Valores.

‍The content is available on the BYMA website.

‍Some highlights are developed below.

Work Milestones 2021

The initiatives raised below collaborate with the following SDGs: Quality Education (4), Gender Equality (5); Decent Work and Economic Growth (8); Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (9); Reducing Inequalities (10); Responsible Production and Consumption (12); Climate Action (13); Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16); and Partnerships to Achieve the Goals (17).

FINANCIAL CAPITAL

• BYMA reached a new record in actual traded volume: $57.837 billion
• There was a 46% increase in assets under custody
• BYMA adhered to the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD), the initiative promoted by the Financial Stability Board to more effectively disclose climate-related risks and opportunities through its existing reporting processes.

INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL

• The third rebalancing of the Sustainability Index took place. BYMA stood out among the 15 issuers with best ESG practices.
• The number of marketable securities labeled in the SVS Bond Panel increased, ending the year with a total of 18 marketable securities in force.
• Worked on the creation of the Sustainability-Linked Bond Panel, presented in early 2022.
• Multiple technological platforms were developed to facilitate 100% online managements and reduce paper printing: ANIMA, BYMA Digital, BYMA Listings, BYMA Open Access to BYMADATA.

CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL

• 550,987 sub-accounts were reached, 666 direct participants were registered in Caja de Valores, 250 agents and 85 stock issuers.

HUMAN CAPITAL

• A new work model was defined: #ExperienciaFlex, focused on improving the working conditions of the Group's more than 400 employees: greater flexibility and autonomy for professional development.
• 100 training activities were carried out for collaborators.

Social Capital

• As part of BYMA EDUCA, 9,500 people were trained through the IAMC educational program, through 72 educational workshops.
• Assuming co-responsibility with the community in which BYMA operates, we collaborated with multiple organizations, which resulted in a positive impact on more than 12,034 people.

CAPITAL NATURAL

• BYMA obtained the Green Seal for Sustainable Management, granted by the GCBA.
• We launched #SerSustentables, an initiative for collaborators with a central focus: reduce, recycle and reuse, adhering to the principles of the circular economy
• The Carbon Footprint of the entire BYMA Group was measured.

For BYMA, sustainability is a priority.