Data Communications Management Corp. Announces Publication of Its Inaugural ESG Report: "From the Ground Up"

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Report Highlights the Company’s Commitment to Continuous Improvement in its ESG Efforts

BRAMPTON, Ontario, October 17, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DATA Communications Management Corp. (TSX: DCM; OTCQX: DCMDF) ("DCM" or the "Company"), a leading provider of marketing and business communication solutions to companies across North America, today announced the publication of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance Report (the "ESG Report").

Four key commitments of the Company are outlined in the ESG Report:

  • Lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by establishing science-based targets;

  • Helping to create a greener planet, including through participation in the PrintReleaf reforestation program;

  • Building a more inclusive workplace and supporting communities; and

  • Improving the sustainability of DCM’s operations.

"We are proud to present our inaugural ESG Report and intend to publish annual updates on our ESG progress going forward," said Richard Kellam, President & CEO of DCM. "I am pleased with the progress we have made over the last three years developing our ESG policy and a set of commitments to which we hold ourselves accountable in conducting our business and serving our customers. We recognize the importance of striving to make continuous improvement in our ESG programs and practices and we are committed to challenging ourselves to find new opportunities to become better stewards of the environment, our people, our communities, and the industries we serve."

Additional highlights of the Company’s ESG Report, which covers initiatives through the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, include:

  • Establishing near-term science-based targets to reduce the Company’s greenhouse gas emissions and receiving validation of those targets from the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi);

  • Completing the planting of 716,345 trees in 2023 through DCM’s partnership in a reforestation program with PrintReleaf 1; and

  • Securing sustainability certification for seven DCM facilities under the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership.

DCM’s inaugural ESG Report is available for download here: DCM ESG Report

Since commencing its PrintReleaf reforestation initiative almost two years ago, DCM has now completed the planting of more than two million trees.

About DATA Communications Management Corp.

DCM is a marketing and business communications partner that helps companies simplify the complex ways they communicate and operate, so they can accomplish more with fewer steps and less effort. DCM serves major brands in vertical markets including financial services, retail, healthcare, energy, other regulated industries, and the public sector. We integrate seamlessly into our clients’ businesses thanks to our deep understanding of their needs, transformative tech-enabled solutions, and end-to-end service offering. Whether we’re running technology platforms, sending marketing messages, or managing print workflows, our goal is to make everything surprisingly simple.