Ultragenyx Issues 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, Showcasing Commitment to Improving Equity and Access to Innovation in Rare Disease - Seite 2

Ultragenyx is committed to working to maintain a diverse, inclusive, safe and healthy environment. The company is also committed to fair and equitable compensation practices that are transparent and free from bias.

• More than half of our new U.S. hires self-reported as members of diverse populations
• Successfully implemented an enhanced and bespoke framework for evaluating and rewarding performance

Communities:

Ultragenyx is committed to supporting initiatives that provide meaningful impact for the rare disease community; public health and access to care; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education; and local, at-risk communities.

• Approved more than $2.5 million in charitable donations, independent medical education and health-related grants across 21 countries
• Launched inaugural Ultragenyx Days of Service in the U.S., Canada, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and Latin America regions, with employees completing more than 30 service projects around the world

Planet:

Ultragenyx is committed to developing an environmental strategy that minimizes its environmental footprint across its business.

• Purchased 100% renewable electricity for our corporate headquarters campus in Novato, California
• Launched My Green Lab certification pilot program at our Translational Sciences lab in Novato, California

Governance:

The foundation of Ultragenyx's purpose to lead the future of rare disease medicine is built upon its commitments to strong corporate governance, ethics and integrity, compliance, data protection and security, and responsible procurement.

• ~90% of survey responders to the annual compliance culture survey stated that the annual compliance training is adequate for them to confidently execute their responsibilities
• Published a formal Global Human Rights policy

Ultragenyx Recognized with Several Awards in 2023 and 2024

Ultragenyx’s initiatives in corporate responsibility were recognized in 2023 with S&P Global Ratings ranking the company fifth in North America and eighth globally across the biotech industry, and Sustainalytics assigning an improved Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) “Low Risk” rating.

Additionally, in 2023 Ultragenyx was named one of the Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe for the second consecutive year and received Cultural Excellence Awards from Top Workplaces for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practices, Appreciation, Employee Well-being and Professional Development. The company was also named one of the Best Places for Working Families and was listed among the fast-growing companies in the Life Sciences industry on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, showcasing 250% revenue growth over the last 3 years. For 2024, U.S. News & World Report named Ultragenyx as one of the Healthcare’s Best Companies to Work.