Company's Inclusion Further Demonstrates
Commitment to Universal Sustainability Principles
DALLAS, July 7, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it
has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest
corporate initiative advancing sustainable and socially responsible
business practices. By joining the initiative, Match Group has
committed to sending regular updates to the UN Secretary-General
tracking its progress implementing the Ten Principles of the UN
Global Compact, which focuses on fundamental responsibilities in
the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and
anti-corruption.
The UN Global Compact includes more than 15,000 companies and
3,800 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries, and
more than 69 local networks. As a member, Match Group is committed
to help the UN achieve its Sustainable Development Goals to achieve
a better future for all.
"We're excited to partner with the UN Global Compact and build
on the vital work we are doing to support our communities," said
Joanna Rice, Head of Corporate
Social Responsibility at Match Group. "As part of our fundamental
mission to create meaningful connections, responsible business
practices that positively impact our communities are foundational
to what we do."
Match Group and its brands have been named a "Best Place to
Work" by Built In, received a Digiday Worklife Award, and been
recognized by the Human Rights Campaign for LGBTQ+ equality in the
workplace. Match Group also expanded its healthcare benefits to
cover travel for reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare for
employees who cannot receive the care in their home state. It has
invested in environmental sustainability, achieving carbon
neutrality in 2021 and most recently supporting reforestation
efforts with One Tree Planted.
View Match Group's UN Global Compact profile
HERE.
Read more about Match Group's impact HERE.
About Match Group
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is
a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people
make meaningful connections. Our global portfolio of brands
includes Tinder®, Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Hinge®, Pairs™,
PlentyOfFish®, OurTime®, Azar®, Hakuna Live™, and more, each built
to increase our users' likelihood of connecting with others.
Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to meet
the varying preferences of our users. Our services are available in
over 40 languages to our users all over the world.
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