1、Alliance Data 2019 ESG Performance ReportAs Alliance Data has matured since its founding,our culture of caring and doing the right thing has deliberately evolved into a principled,stakeholder-driven sustainability strategy.We hold ourselves accountable to our stakeholders and to the pillars of our s
2、trategy,while aligning with respected global frameworks.Reporting publicly on our progress keeps us on track and further demonstrates our commitment to transparency,accountability and good practice.The 2019 Performance Report outlines our management approaches and performance related to key environm
3、ental,social and governance(ESG)topics identified in our most recent materiality assessment,and aligns to select Global Reporting Initiative(GRI)and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board(SASB)disclosure standards.This 2019 report reflects Alliance Datas continued business strategy transformation
4、 during the year,which included streamlining its operations and global workforce,and further simplifying its business model.On July 1,2019,we completed the divestiture of our Epsilon business.As such,Epsilons inclusion in this report is only for the first half of the year.Alliance Data 2019 ESG Perf
5、ormance Report2A Message from Ralph 2019 was both a challenging and a transformational year for Alliance Data.While financial results fell below original expectations,we took several strategic actions to strengthen our financial position and structure the organization for future success.Throughout t
6、his transition,and continuing in 2020 as we manage through the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing racial injustices in our society,Alliance Data has maintained its commitment to being an ethically driven organization also focused on long-term value creation.As a responsible corporate citizen,we deliver o