Sustainability report 2024-2025

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Appendix 6. GRI Standards Compliance Index

In this report, Kaspersky references GRI standards for the period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025.
GRI 1. Application of GRI 1: Principles 2021
Applicable GRI industry benchmarks There are no applicable GRI industry benchmarks
Metric Disclosure Comment Report section
General disclosure
GRI 2‑1 Organizational details The main legal entity in the Russian Federation is the AO Kaspersky Lab. The organization's headquarters are located at: 39A/2 Leningradskoe Shosse, Moscow, 125212, Russian Federation Legal information: https://www.kaspersky.com/legal
GRI 2‑2 Entities included in the organization's sustainability reporting Appendix 1

Appendix 9
GRI 2‑3 Reporting period, frequency and contact point Report publication date: June 23, 2026 Appendix 1
GRI 2‑4 Restatement of information Some employee data for 2023 was recalculated due to the updating of employees' personal data, the transition to new accounting systems, and the adjustment of calculation methods. In each such instance, a corresponding note is included in the text.
GRI 2‑5 External assurance The report has not been certified by an external entity.
GRI 2‑6 Activities, value chain and other business relationships Business model

Products

Sustainable supply chain
GRI 2‑7 Employees Human resources management

Appendix 4
GRI 2‑8 Workers who are not employees All workers at Kaspersky the Company’s employees.
GRI 2‑9 Governance structure and composition Sustainable Development Management System

Corporate governance
GRI 2‑10 Nomination and selection of the highest governance body Corporate governance
GRI 2‑11 Chair of the highest governance body Corporate governance
GRI 2‑12 Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts Sustainable Development Management System
GRI 2‑13 Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts Corporate governance
GRI 2‑14 Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting The information in the Sustainability Report is approved by representatives of the relevant departments, the legal department, and the public relations department.
GRI 2‑15 Conflicts of interest Business ethics and anti‑corruption measures
GRI 2‑16 Communication of critical concerns The board of directors is notified of critical issues by representatives of relevant departments via email or during emergency face‑to‑face meetings.
GRI 2‑17 Collective knowledge of the highest governance body Corporate governance
GRI 2‑18 Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body Corporate governance
GRI 2‑19 Remuneration policies At the time this report was prepared, Kaspersky's remuneration policy did not account for the effectiveness of managing Kaspersky's impact on the economy, society and the environment.
GRI 2‑20 Process to determine remuneration The information is not disclosed due to limitations imposed by Kaspersky's internal confidentiality policy.
GRI 2‑21 Annual total compensation ratio The information is not disclosed due to limitations imposed by Kaspersky's internal confidentiality policy.
GRI 2‑22 Statement on sustainable development strategy Statement from the CEO
GRI 2‑23 Policy commitments Sustainable Development Management System

Respect for human rights
GRI 2‑24 Embedding policy commitments Sustainable Development Management System

Respect for human rights

Business ethics and anti‑corruption measures
GRI 2‑25 Processes to remediate negative impacts Sustainable Development Management System

Business ethics and anti‑corruption measures

Safeguarding users' trust
GRI 2‑26 Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns Business ethics and anti‑corruption measures
GRI 2‑27 Compliance with laws and regulations During the reporting period, Kaspersky identified no instances of non‑compliance with laws or regulations, and the Company did not incur any fines or other penalties for violations of the law.
GRI 2‑28 Membership associations Appendix 3
GRI 2‑29 Approach to stakeholder engagement Interaction with stakeholders
GRI 2‑30 Collective bargaining agreements Kaspersky does not have a collective bargaining agreement.
Material topics
GRI 3‑1 Process to determine material topics Appendix 3
GRI 3‑2 List of material topics Appendix 3
Economic performance
GRI 201‑1 Direct economic value generated and distributed Key results
Market presence
GRI 202‑2 Proportion of senior management hired from the local community The proportion of senior management hired from among the local population is 100%.
Indirect economic impacts
GRI 203‑1 Infrastructure investments and services supported Sustainable Development Management System

Support beyond the digital world
GRI 203‑2 Significant indirect economic impacts Sustainable Development Management System

Support beyond the digital world
Procurement practices
GRI 204‑1 Proportion of spending on local suppliers Sustainable supply chain
Anti‑corruption
GRI 205‑1 Operations assessed for risks related to corruption Business ethics and anti‑corruption measures
GRI 205‑2 Communication and training about anti‑corruption policies and procedures Business ethics and anti‑corruption measures
GRI 205‑3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken Business ethics and anti‑corruption measures
Energy
GRI 302‑1 Energy consumption within the organization We improve energy efficiency
GRI 302‑4 Reduction of energy consumption We improve energy efficiency
Water and effluents
GRI 303‑1 Interactions with water as a shared resource We optimize water use
GRI 303‑2 Management of water discharge‑related impacts Kaspersky does not have approved wastewater quality standards, because it does not discharge water into natural water bodies. We optimize water use
GRI 303‑3 Water withdrawal We optimize water use
Emissions
GRI 305‑1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions We are developing a methodology for collecting data and calculating the total amount of direct (Scope 1) greenhouse gas emissions for all Kaspersky facilities. This data will be presented in subsequent reports.
GRI 305‑2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions We are developing a methodology for collecting data and calculating total indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions from energy use. This data will be presented in subsequent reports.
GRI 305‑3 Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions We reduce our carbon footprint
GRI 305‑5 Reduction of GHG emissions We reduce our carbon footprint
GRI 305‑6 Emissions of ozone‑depleting substances (ODS) Kaspersky does not emit ozone‑depleting substances.
GRI 305‑7 Nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulfur oxides (SOX), and other significant air emissions Kaspersky does not emit the specified pollutants into the atmosphere.
Waste
GRI 306‑1 Waste generation and significant waste‑related impacts We manage waste generation
GRI 306‑2 Management of significant waste‑related impacts We manage waste generation
GRI 306‑3 Waste generated We manage waste generation
GRI 306‑4 Waste diverted from disposal We manage waste generation
GRI 306‑5 Waste directed to disposal We manage waste generation
Employment
GRI 401‑1 New employee hires and employee turnover Human resources management

Appendix 4
GRI 401‑2 Benefits provided to full‑time employees that are not provided to temporary or part‑time employees Our incentive system
401-3 Parental leave Appendix 4
Occupational health and safety
GRI 403‑1 Occupational health and safety management system Within the scope of disclosure in this report, the occupational health and safety management system at all Kaspersky offices complies with the requirements of current labor legislation in the territories where Kaspersky operates. It includes regular employee training and regular special assessments of workplaces in all departments, a risk management and accident investigation system, and the organization of events to improve working conditions. The key performance indicator is the absence of workplace injuries. Occupational health and safety
GRI 403‑2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation Occupational health and safety
GRI 403‑4 Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety Occupational health and safety
GRI 403‑5 Worker training on occupational health and safety Occupational health and safety
GRI 403‑6 Promotion of worker health Occupational health and safety
GRI 403‑8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system The occupational health and safety management system covers all Kaspersky employees.
GRI 403‑9 Work‑related injuries Occupational health and safety
GRI 403‑10 Work‑related ill health During the reporting period, no cases of work‑related illnesses were recorded at the Company.
Training and education
GRI 404‑1 Average hours of training per year per employee Employee development
GRI 404‑2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs Employee development
GRI 404‑3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews Employee development
Diversity and equal opportunity
GRI 405‑1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees Equal opportunities

Appendix 4
GRI 405‑2 Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men Equal opportunities
Non‑discrimination
GRI 406‑1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken No cases of discrimination were identified during the reporting period. Respect for human rights
Child labor
GRI 408‑1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor Kaspersky does not use child labor. Kaspersky also does not have any suppliers that are at risk of using child labor.
Forced or compulsory labor
GRI 409‑1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor The company does not use forced or compulsory labor. Kaspersky also does not have any suppliers at risk of using forced labor.
Local communities
GRI 413‑1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs During the reporting period, Kaspersky implemented community engagement programs in Russia, Spain, Italy, Japan, India, South Africa, Singapore and Malaysia. Social and charitable projects
Customer privacy
GRI 418‑1 Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data Safeguarding users' trust