The sustainability performance of Deutsche Börse Group is verified annually by Sustainalytics, a leading sustainability rating agency. Based on this independent analysis and depending on the development of the ESG rating issued by Sustainalytics, conditions and financing costs of the credit are reaffirmed. The decision to complement the existing credit with a positive incentive element underlines the company’s engagement as co-founder of the “Green and Sustainable Finance Cluster Germany” to establish sustainable infrastructures in the financial economy. Essential sustainability targets of Deutsche Börse Group include good corporate governance and the promotion of a stable financial system.