FinTech Magazine August 2019 | Page 21

of sustainability at the company that it even plays a role in attracting talent . “ It ’ s a given that sustainability is the right thing to do , and that ’ s what people are demanding now . At every point in the induction lifecycle when people decide to come and work here , these are the questions that come up increasingly frequently : ‘ What do you stand for ? What are your policies , your goals and your pledges when it comes to environmental and social initiatives ?’”
The community nature of sustainability at Refinitiv can in part be credited to its youth . “ As a standalone business , we are still brand new ,” says Manning . “ We ’ re not even a year old yet . It ’ s really a privileged position to be in , to be able to make sure that sustainability is at the heart of building our culture and our values .” It ’ s clear that the opportunity has been comprehensively harnessed at Refinitiv , but in line with its dual concept of sustainability , Manning stresses the need for others to do the same , and the company provides the tools to achieve just that . “ Collective action is our mantra for this . Data underpins the process and
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