--- title: "GRI Index" url: "https://www.guidewire.com/de/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/gri-index.md" language: "de" locale: "de" --- # GRI Index GRI Index We have reported the social and governance information in this section for the fiscal year ended 2025 and the environmental information in this section for the fiscal year ended 2024[1](#ftnt1). Social, governance, and environmental information may extend beyond these periods where relevant to our sustainability strategy and ongoing initiatives. The GRI Standards were referenced for purposes of this content index: GRI 1: Foundation 2021, GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021, GRI 3 Material Topics, GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016, GRI 202: Market Presence 2016, GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts 2016, GRI 205: Anti-Corruption 2016, GRI 206: Anti-Competitive Behavior 2016, GRI 207: Tax 2019, GRI 302: Energy 2016, GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018, GRI 305: Emissions 2016, GRI 306: Waste 2020, GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016, GRI 401: Employment 2016, GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018, GRI 404: Training and Education 2016, GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016, GRI 413: Local Communities 2016, GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016, GRI 415: Public Policy 2016, GRI 418: Customer Privacy 2016. | Indicator | | References and Responses | | --- | --- | --- | | **2-1** | Organizational details | [2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/6ce8dce3-fb01-4be8-a19c-93151496d3ca), Cover Page, Exhibits 3.1 and 21.1 Corporate Sustainability, [Guidewire at a Glance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/guidewire-at-a-glance) [About Guidewire](https://www.guidewire.com/about) | | **2-2** | Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting | [2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/6ce8dce3-fb01-4be8-a19c-93151496d3ca), Exhibit 21.1 | | **2-3** | Reporting Period, Frequency, and Contact Point | Corporate Sustainability, [Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/about-our-reporting), [About Our Reporting](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/about-our-reporting) Contact: Sustainability@guidewire.com | | **2-4** | Restatements of Information | NOTE: In fiscal year 2024, Guidewire had 731 contract employees and 50 interns, but we reported that we had 724 contract employees and 57 interns. For restatements from prior years, please see our archived Sustainability Reports. | | **2-5** | External Assurance | NOTE: We received limited external assurance of our fiscal year 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions from Apex Companies. For fiscal year 2023, the following Scope 2 and 3 categories were not assured: investments, business travel bookings from employees in Japan and India; and FERA for our Sydney, Australia office. Additionally, emissions from purchased goods and services were recalculated after receiving assurance. We expect to receive external assurance of our fiscal year 2025 Scope 1,2, and 3 emissions in 2026. We did not seek or receive external assurance from third parties with respect to other information. Corporate Sustainability, [About Our Reporting](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/about-our-reporting); [Sustainability Governance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/sustainability-governance); [GRI Index](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/GRI-index); [External Assurance Statement](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/guidewireso3f4e-guidewirea428-stagef20b-4f49/media/corporate-sustainability/documents/fiscal-year-2024-ghg-inventory-assurance-public.pdf)* | | **2-6** | Activities, Value Chain, and Other Business Relationships | [2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/6ce8dce3-fb01-4be8-a19c-93151496d3ca), Part I. Item l. Business Corporate Sustainability, [Guidewire at a Glance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/guidewire-at-a-glance); [Responsible Sourcing and Procurement](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/governance/responsible-sourcing-and-procurement); [Guidewire Gives Back (GGB)](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/guidewire-gives-back); [Products Enabling Sustainability](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/product-sustainability) [About Guidewire](https://www.guidewire.com/about) | | **2-7** | Employees | [2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/6ce8dce3-fb01-4be8-a19c-93151496d3ca), Part I. Item 1. Business (Employees and Human Capital Resources) Corporate Sustainability, [Guidewire Gives Back (GGB)](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/guidewire-gives-back); [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) | | **2-8** | Workers who are not employees | Corporate Sustainability, [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) | | **2-9** | Governance Structure and Composition | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Proposal One: Election of Directors, Information About the Board and Corporate Governance** Corporate Sustainability, [Sustainability Governance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/sustainability-governance); [Our People: Powering the Future of Insurance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/our-people) | | **2-10** | Nomination and Selection of the Highest Governance Body | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Our Board of Directors; Proposal One: Election of Directors** [Board of Directors](https://ir.guidewire.com/corporate-governance/board-of-directors) | | **2-11** | Chair of the Highest Governance Body | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Proposal One: Election of Directors; Information About the Board and Corporate Governance** | | **2-12** | Role of the Highest Governance Body in Overseeing the Management of Impacts | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Information About the Board and Corporate Governance** Corporate Sustainability, [Sustainability Governance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/sustainability-governance); [Stakeholder Engagement](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/materiality-and-engagement#stakeholder-engagement) | | **2-13** | Delegation of Responsibility for Managing Impacts | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Information About the Board and Corporate Governance** Corporate Sustainability, [Sustainability Governance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/sustainability-governance); Topic-specific discussions throughout the Corporate Sustainability website | | **2-14** | Role of the Highest Governance Body in Sustainability Reporting | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Information About the Board and Corporate Governance** Corporate Sustainability, [Sustainability Governance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/sustainability-governance); [Building Climate Resilience](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/building-climate-resilience) | | **2-15** | Conflicts of Interest | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Proposal One: Election of Directors; Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions** [Code of Business Conduct and Ethics](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/d632e804-af9b-45ee-bb98-e727fb5155b1) [Corporate Governance Guidelines](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/ccdaaba7-70c0-4ec2-9056-571eda0109db) | | **2-16** | Communication of Critical Concerns | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Information About the Board and Corporate Governance** [Corporate Governance Guidelines](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/ccdaaba7-70c0-4ec2-9056-571eda0109db) [Whistleblower Submission Form](https://www.whistleblowerservices.com/gwre) | | **2-17** | Collective Knowledge of the Highest Governance Body | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Information About the Board and Corporate Governance** Corporate Sustainability, [Sustainability Governance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/sustainability-governance); [Governance and Ethics](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/governance/governance-and-ethics) | | **2-18** | Evaluation of the Performance of the Highest Governance Body | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Information About the Board and Corporate Governance** Corporate Sustainability, [Sustainability Governance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/sustainability-governance) [Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/cf5987ad-5321-41a9-b923-afe477a7c7ad) | | **2-19** | Remuneration Policies | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Proposal Three: Non-Binding, Advisory Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers; Information Regarding Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers; Compensation Discussion and Analysis** | | **2-20** | Process to Determine Remuneration | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Compensation Discussion and Analysis** Corporate Sustainability, [Our People: Powering the Future of Insurance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/our-people) | | **2-21** | Annual Total Compensation Ratio | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Compensation Discussion and Analysis** | | **2-22** | Statement on Sustainable Development Strategy | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Information About the Board and Corporate Governance** Corporate Sustainability, [Creating Shared Value](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability%23fy25-highlights) | | **2-23** | Policy Commitments | NOTE: Guidewire's positions on various sustainability topics are described in several policies, some of which are publicly available on the Company's Corporate Sustainability website and linked below. These policies describe our current practices, approaches, positions, and commitments related to environmental, social, and governance aspects of our business. As Guidewire's sustainability programs, practices, performance, and commitments evolve and grow, we may modify these policies and post revised versions: Corporate Sustainability, [Sustainability Governance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/sustainability-governance); [Our Goals](http://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/materiality-and-engagement#our-goals) [Code of Business Conduct and Ethics](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/code-of-business-conduct-and-ethics) [Human Rights Statement](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-human-rights-statement-2022) [Environmental Policy Statement](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-environmental-policy-2022) [UK Modern Slavery Act Statement](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/modern-slavery-statement) [Supplier Code of Conduct](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-supplier-code-of-conduct) [Privacy Policy](https://www.guidewire.com/privacy-policy) Occupational Health and Safety Policy*** Equal Opportunities Policy*** Customer Data Privacy Policy*** Political Contributions Policy*** | | **2-24** | Embedding Policy Commitments | NOTE: Guidewire's policies on various sustainability topics describe our current practices, approaches, positions, and commitments related to environmental, social, and governance aspects of our business. [Code of Business Conduct and Ethics](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/code-of-business-conduct-and-ethics) [Human Rights Statement](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-human-rights-statement-2022) [Environmental Policy Statement](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-environmental-policy-2022) [UK Modern Slavery Act Statement](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/modern-slavery-statement) [Supplier Code of Conduct](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-supplier-code-of-conduct) [Privacy Policy](https://www.guidewire.com/privacy-policy) Occupational Health and Safety Policy*** Equal Opportunities Policy*** Customer Data Privacy Policy*** Political Contributions Policy*** | | **2-25** | Processes to Remediate Negative Impacts | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Information About the Board and Corporate Governance** Corporate Sustainability, [Governance and Ethics](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/governance/governance-and-ethics) [Code of Business Conduct and Ethics](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/code-of-business-conduct-and-ethics) [Human Rights Statement](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-human-rights-statement-2022) [Environmental Policy Statement](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-environmental-policy-2022) [UK Modern Slavery Act Statement](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/modern-slavery-statement) [Supplier Code of Conduct](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-supplier-code-of-conduct) [Privacy Policy](https://www.guidewire.com/privacy-policy) Global Anti-Corruption Policy*** Occupational Health and Safety Policy*** Customer Data Privacy Policy*** | | **2-26** | Mechanisms for Seeking Advice and Raising Concerns | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Information About the Board and Corporate Governance** Corporate Sustainability, [Governance and Ethics](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/governance/governance-and-ethics) [Code of Business Conduct and Ethics](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/code-of-business-conduct-and-ethics) [Whistleblower Submission Form](https://www.whistleblowerservices.com/gwre) Anti-Retaliation Policy*** | | **2-27** | Compliance with Laws and Regulations | [2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/6ce8dce3-fb01-4be8-a19c-93151496d3ca), Part II. Item 9A. Controls and Procedures Corporate Sustainability, [Governance and Ethics](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/governance/governance-and-ethics) | | **2-28** | Membership Associations | NOTE: Guidewire's sustainability-focused voluntary partnerships, working groups, memberships, and affiliations have been vital to the progress that we have made in our sustainability journey. We will continue to explore how we can enhance our contributions to our current partnerships, while also forging new ones to amplify our impact. In fiscal year 2025, our affiliations with, or endorsements of, externally developed economic, environmental, and social charters, principles, or other initiatives to which we subscribe, along with key memberships in industry associations, and national and international advocacy organizations, include: [BSR® Member](https://www.bsr.org/en/membership/member-list) Business Advisory Council Sustainability Group sponsored by Guidewire [CDP Enhanced Disclosure Supporter](https://www.cdp.net/en/info/finance) [GRI Discloser](https://www.globalreporting.org/reportregistration/registeredReports) [Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC)]( https://www.fsisac.com) [IT-ISAC Critical SaaS Special Interest Group (SIG)](https://www.it-isac.org/critical-saas-sig) [SASB Discloser](https://sasb.ifrs.org/company-use/sasb-reporters/) [World Economic Forum's Centre for Cybersecurity Partner](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-cybersecurity/organizations%23query=guidewire) [World Economic Forum’s Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-cybersecurity/organizations%23query=guidewire) [World Economic Forum's Centre for Nature and Climate and Extreme Heat Resilience Working Group](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-financial-and-monetary-systems/organizations%23query=guidewire) World Economic Forum’s Global Wildfire Resiliency Network | | **2-29** | Approach to Stakeholder Engagement | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Compensation Discussion and Analysis** Corporate Sustainability, [Stakeholder Engagement](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/materiality-and-engagement#stakeholder-engagement) | | **2-30** | Collective Bargaining Agreements | NOTE: Our employees in the U.S. are not represented by labor unions. However, in certain foreign jurisdictions, there are workers' councils that represent our employees. To date we have not experienced any work stoppages, and we invest in maintaining productive employee relations. [2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/6ce8dce3-fb01-4be8-a19c-93151496d3ca), Part I. Item l. Business (Employees and Human Capital Resources) [Code of Business Conduct and Ethics](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/code-of-business-conduct-and-ethics) [Human Rights Statement](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-human-rights-statement-2022) | | Material Topics | | | | **3-1** | Process to Determine Material Topics | Corporate Sustainability, [Our Goals](http://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/materiality-and-engagement#our-goals) | | **3-2** | List of Material Topics | Corporate Sustainability, [Our Goals](http://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/materiality-and-engagement#our-goals) | | **3-3** | Management of Material Topics | Corporate Sustainability, [Stakeholder Engagement](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/sustainability-approach/materiality-and-engagement#stakeholder-engagement); [Governance and Ethics](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/governance/governance-and-ethics); [Security and Data Privacy](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/governance/security-and-data-privacy); [Responsible Sourcing and Procurement](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/governance/responsible-sourcing-and-procurement); [Our People: Powering the Future of Insurance;](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/our-people)[Guidewire Gives Back (GGB)](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/guidewire-gives-back); [Climate and Energy](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/climate-and-energy); [Responsible Resource Management](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/responsible-resource-management); [Building Climate Resilience](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/building-climate-resilience); [Products Enabling Sustainability,](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/product-sustainability)[Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables); [GRI Index](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/gri-index); [SASB Index](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sasb-index); [TCFD Index](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/tcfd-index) [2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-cdp-corporate-questionnaire?x=igMXX3)**** [Code of Business Conduct and Ethics](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/code-of-business-conduct-and-ethics) [Human Rights Statement](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-human-rights-statement-2022) [Environmental Policy Statement](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-environmental-policy-2022) [UK Modern Slavery Act Statement](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/modern-slavery-statement) [Supplier Code of Conduct](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-supplier-code-of-conduct) [Privacy Policy](https://www.guidewire.com/privacy-policy) Occupational Health and Safety Policy*** Equal Opportunity Policy*** Customer Data Privacy Policy*** Political Contributions Policy*** Global Anti-Corruption Policy*** Anti-Retaliation Policy*** | | Topic Disclosures 201 Economic Performance | | | | **201-1** | Direct Economic Value Generated | [2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/6ce8dce3-fb01-4be8-a19c-93151496d3ca) Corporate Sustainability, [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) | | **201-2** | Financial Implications and Other Risks and Opportunities Due to Climate Change | [2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/6ce8dce3-fb01-4be8-a19c-93151496d3ca), Part I. Item IA. Risk Factors Corporate Sustainability, [Building Climate Resilience](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/building-climate-resilience); [TCFD Index](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/tcfd-index) [2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-cdp-corporate-questionnaire?x=igMXX3), C3. Disclosure of Risks and Opportunities; C5. Business Strategy**** | | **201-3** | Defined Benefit Plan Obligations and Other Retirement Plans | [2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/6ce8dce3-fb01-4be8-a19c-93151496d3ca), Part II. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplemental Data | | **201-4** | Financial assistance received from the government | [2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, Part II. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplemental Data](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/6ce8dce3-fb01-4be8-a19c-93151496d3ca), Part II. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplemental Data | | 202 Market Presence | | | | **202-1** | Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage | NOTE: Guidewire undertakes an annual global pay equity analysis in our Company. As part of this exercise, we review discrepancies and wherever differences are validated, make adjustments to foster pay equity. In accordance with Irish law, we also publish an annual Gender Pay Gap report for our Ireland subsidiary. [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Compensation Discussion and Analysis** [2024 Ireland Gender Pay Gap Report](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-ireland-gender-pay-gap) | | **202-2** | Proportion of senior management hired from the local community | NOTE: We promote the recruitment and promotion of local employees at all levels of our organization. We do not currently record the proportion of senior managers who are hired from certain local communities although we continue to consider such matters as part of the strategic human capital management of our Company. | | 203 Indirect Economic Impacts | | | | **203-1** | Infrastructure investments and services supported | NOTE: We stood up our [India ElevatED by Guidewire](https://www.guidewire.com/about/press-center/press-releases/20240808/elevated-by-guidewire-scholarship-program-to-empower-female-students) program in fiscal year 2025 in partnership with the Foundation for Excellence India. Our India ElevatED by Guidewire program is a multi-year engineering scholarship fund aimed at providing both educational assistance and professional development, including specialized training, mentorship, and internship opportunities, to 51 female college students pursuing degrees in technology and engineering and hailing from low-income backgrounds. Corporate Sustainability, [Guidewire Gives Back (GGB)](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/guidewire-gives-back) | | 205 Anti-Corruption | | | | **205-2** | Communication and Training about Anti-Corruption Policies and Procedures | Corporate Sustainability, [Governance and Ethics](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/governance/governance-and-ethics) [Code of Business Conduct and Ethics](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/code-of-business-conduct-and-ethics) Global Anti-Corruption Policy*** | | 206 Anti-Competitive Behavior | | | | **206-1** | Legal Actions for Anti-Competitive Behavior, Anti-Trust, and Monopoly Practices | NOTE: We did not have any legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, antitrust, or monopoly practices during the reporting period. | | 207 Tax | | | | **207-1** | Approach to tax | NOTE: We pay the required amount of all taxes we owe, including corporate income taxes, employment, and other indirect taxes, in compliance with the tax laws and regulations in the various jurisdictions where we conduct our business. We neither tolerate nor facilitate tax evasion. An experienced group of tax professionals manages our tax costs and risks with oversight by our finance function and Audit Committee. Where appropriate, we consult with external tax advisors on significant or uncertain tax matters. We plan our taxes with reference to current and relevant legislation. When entering into commercial transactions, we seek to take advantage of available tax incentives, reliefs, and exemptions, which are consistent with the spirit as well as the letter of the tax law. Additionally, we have developed and maintain respectful professional relationships with all relevant tax authorities. | | **207-2** | Tax governance, control, and risk management | Please refer to our response to the GRI Tax 207-1 disclosure. | | **207-3** | Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax | Please refer to our response to the GRI Tax 207-1 disclosure. | | 302 Energy | | | | **302-1** | Energy Consumption within the Organization | Corporate Sustainability, [Climate and Energy](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/climate-and-energy); [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) [2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-cdp-corporate-questionnaire?x=igMXX3), C7. Environmental Performance - Climate Change**** | | **302-2** | Energy consumption outside of the organization | NOTE: Regarding energy consumption for hardware infrastructure, we do not operate on-premises data centers. We use a third-party data center operator (AWS). Corporate Sustainability, [Climate and Energy](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/climate-and-energy); [Products Enabling Sustainability](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/product-sustainability); [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) [2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-cdp-corporate-questionnaire?x=igMXX3), C7. Environmental Performance - Climate Change**** | | **302-3** | Energy Intensity | Corporate Sustainability, [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) [2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-cdp-corporate-questionnaire?x=igMXX3), C7. Environmental Performance - Climate Change**** | | **302-4** | Reduction of Energy Consumption | Corporate Sustainability, [Climate and Energy](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/climate-and-energy);[Responsible Resource Management](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/responsible-resource-management); [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) [2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-cdp-corporate-questionnaire?x=igMXX3), C7. Environmental Performance - Climate Change**** [Environmental Policy Statement](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-environmental-policy-2022) | | **302-5** | Reductions in Energy Requirements of Products and Services | Corporate Sustainability, [Products Enabling Sustainability](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/product-sustainability) | | 303 Water and Effluents | | | | **303-1** | Interactions with water as a shared resource | NOTE: Regarding water withdrawal and consumption for hardware infrastructure, we do not operate on-premises data centers. We use a third-party data center operator (AWS). Corporate Sustainability, [Responsible Resource Management](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/responsible-resource-management); [Products Enabling Sustainability](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/product-sustainability); [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) [2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-cdp-corporate-questionnaire?x=igMXX3), C4. Governance**** [Environmental Policy Statement](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-environmental-policy-2022) | | **303-3** | Water withdrawal | NOTE: Regarding water withdrawal and consumption for hardware infrastructure, we do not operate on-premises data centers. We use a third-party data center operator (AWS). Corporate Sustainability, [Responsible Resource Management](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/responsible-resource-management); [Products Enabling Sustainability](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/product-sustainability); [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) [2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-cdp-corporate-questionnaire?x=igMXX3), C4. Governance**** [Environmental Policy Statement](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/guidewire-environmental-policy-2022) | | 305 Emissions | | | | **305-1** | Direct (Scope 1) GHG Emissions | Corporate Sustainability, [Climate and Energy](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/climate-and-energy); [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) [2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-cdp-corporate-questionnaire?x=igMXX3), C7. Environmental Performance - Climate Change**** | | **305-2** | Energy Indirect (Scope 2) GHG Emissions | Corporate Sustainability, [Climate and Energy](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/climate-and-energy); [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) [2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-cdp-corporate-questionnaire?x=igMXX3), C7. Environmental Performance - Climate Change**** | | **305-3** | Other Indirect (Scope 3) GHG Emissions | Corporate Sustainability, [Climate and Energy](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/climate-and-energy); [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) [2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-cdp-corporate-questionnaire?x=igMXX3), C7. Environmental Performance - Climate Change**** | | **305-4** | GHG Emissions Intensity | Corporate Sustainability, [Climate and Energy](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/climate-and-energy); [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) [2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-cdp-corporate-questionnaire?x=igMXX3), C7. Environmental Performance - Climate Change **** | | **305-5** | Reduction of GHG Emissions | Corporate Sustainability, [Climate and Energy](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/climate-and-energy); [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) [2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-cdp-corporate-questionnaire?x=igMXX3), C7. Environmental Performance - Climate Change**** | | 306 Waste | | | | **306-2** | Management of Significant Waste-Related Impacts | Corporate Sustainability, [Responsible Resource Management](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/responsible-resource-management); [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) | | **306-4** | Waste diverted from disposal | Corporate Sustainability, [Responsible Resource Management](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/responsible-resource-management) | | **306-5** | Waste directed to disposal | Corporate Sustainability, [Responsible Resource Management](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/responsible-resource-management) | | 308 Supplier Environmental Assessment | | | | **308-1** | New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria | Corporate Sustainability, [Responsible Sourcing and Procurement](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/governance/responsible-sourcing-and-procurement); [Climate and Energy](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/climate-and-energy);[Responsible Resource Management](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/responsible-resource-management) | | **308-2** | Negative Environmental Impacts in the Supply Chain and Actions Taken | Corporate Sustainability, [Responsible Sourcing and Procurement](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/governance/responsible-sourcing-and-procurement); [Climate and Energy](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/climate-and-energy);[Responsible Resource Management](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/environmental/responsible-resource-management) | | 401 Employment | | | | **401-1** | New Employee Hires and Employee Turnover | Corporate Sustainability, [Our People: Powering the Future of Insurance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/our-people); [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) | | **401-3** | Parental Leave | Corporate Sustainability, [Our People: Powering the Future of Insurance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/our-people) [Benefits Index](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/guidewireso3f4e-guidewirea428-stagef20b-4f49/media/corporate-sustainability/documents/2025-guidewire-benefits-index.pdf) | | 403 Occupational Health and Safety | | | | **403-1** | Occupational Health and Safety Management System | NOTE: We continue to align with the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard and have an enterprise-wide Occupational Health and Safety Policy. Our Health and Safety function oversees policies, procedures, training, and risk assessments related to Health and Safety so that we are providing a safe working environment for our employees and those who visit our premises. Our standard health and safety risk assessments cover topics such as working in an office, events, remote work, and business travel. We also engage with external consultants to carry out ergonomic risk assessments where required, in addition to carrying out risk assessments for activities that are outside the scope of our standard risk assessments. Occupational Health and Safety Policy*** | | **403-2** | Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation | NOTE: The framework for hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation is outlined in our Occupational Health and Safety Policy. It contains templates for accident reporting and carrying out risk assessments. Occupational Health and Safety Policy*** | | **403-3** | Occupational health services | NOTE: We carry out annual risk assessments and audits which identify risks for employees. Guidewire also carries out training to make employees aware of risks and reduce the likelihood of harm to employees. We also engage with external companies in certain locations where medical checks are legislated. This information is outlined in our Occupational Health and Safety Policy. Occupational Health and Safety Policy*** | | **403-4** | Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety | NOTE: Building Emergency Response Teams (BERT) are in all Guidewire-operated offices. BERT are staffed by employees who undergo specific training, and are responsible for emergency first aid and evacuation in our offices. For our office spaces within coworking locations, which are not operated by Guidewire, we leverage the emergency first aid and evacuation services that are provided as part of our lease terms. | | **403-5** | Worker training on Occupational Health and Safety | NOTE: All of our employees and contractors are assigned at least two Occupational Health and Safety courses on our Workday online learning platform: "Health and Safety" and "Working from Home Successfully.” The course “Ergonomics Training and Assessment” is also provided to all employees in locations where there is a legal requirement in place, and is available upon request to employees in locations where there is not a legal requirement. Additionally, Fire Warden and First Aid Training are provided to employees who participate in our Building Emergency Response Teams (BERT) program. In fiscal year 2025, BERT was in every Guidewire-operated office. | | **403-6** | Promotion of Worker Health | Corporate Sustainability, [Our People: Powering the Future of Insurance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/our-people) [Benefits Index](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/guidewireso3f4e-guidewirea428-stagef20b-4f49/media/corporate-sustainability/documents/2025-guidewire-benefits-index.pdf) | | **403-9** | Work-related injuries | NOTE: In fiscal year 2025, the number and rate of fatalities as a result of work-related injuries was zero. The number and rate of recordable work-related injuries for fiscal year 2025 was four. Our employees work out of their homes and our office locations. As such, the main work-related hazards our employees encounter are ergonomic. The main types of work injuries experienced by employees are trips, slips, falls, and ergonomic injuries.****** | | **403-10** | Work-related ill health | NOTE: In fiscal year 2025, the number of fatalities as a result of work-related ill health or recordable incidents was zero.****** | | 404 Training and Education | | | | **404-1** | Average hours of training per year per employee | Corporate Sustainability, [Our People: Powering the Future of Insurance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/our-people) | | **404-2** | Programs for Upgrading Employee Skills and Transition Assistance Programs | Corporate Sustainability, [Our People: Powering the Future of Insurance](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/our-people) | | **404-3** | Percentage of Employees Receiving Regular Performance and Career Development Reviews | In our most recent completed performance review cycle, for fiscal year 2025, 100% of employees received a performance review.******* | | 405 Diversity and Equal Opportunity | | | | **405-1** | Diversity of Governance Bodies and Employees | [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Proposal One: Election of Directors** Corporate Sustainability, [Sustainability Data Tables](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/data-and-resources/sustainability-data-tables) [Corporate Governance Guidelines](https://ir.guidewire.com/guidelines-0) | | **405-2** | Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women of men | NOTE: Guidewire undertakes an annual global pay equity analysis across roles in our Company. As part of this exercise, we review discrepancies and wherever differences are validated, make adjustments to ensure pay equity. In accordance with Irish law, we also publish an annual Gender Pay Gap report for our Ireland subsidiary. [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Compensation Discussion and Analysis** [2024 Ireland Gender Pay Gap Ratio](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/2024-ireland-gender-pay-gap) | | 413 Local Communities | | | | **413-1** | Operations with Local Community Engagement, Impact Assessments, and Development Programs | Corporate Sustainability, [Guidewire Gives Back (GGB)](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/guidewire-gives-back) | | 414 Supplier Social Assessment | | | | **414-1** | New Suppliers that were Screened Using Social Criteria | Corporate Sustainability, [Responsible Sourcing and Procurement](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/governance/responsible-sourcing-and-procurement) | | **414-2** | Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken | Corporate Sustainability, [Responsible Sourcing and Procurement](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/governance/responsible-sourcing-and-procurement) | | 415 Public Policy | | | | **415-1** | Political Contributions | NOTE: We do not currently make contributions to political parties, political committees, or candidates using company resources (including monetary and in-kind services). All political, lobbying, and civic activity by Guidewire and its employees must comply with applicable laws, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and our Political Contributions Policy. [2024 Proxy Statement](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/0c52ef22-707e-42f3-8df8-419343dc0578), Information About the Board and Corporate Governance, Responsible Business Practices: Governance, Trust, and Integrity** Corporate Sustainability, [Guidewire Gives Back (GGB)](https://www.guidewire.com/about/corporate-sustainability/social/guidewire-gives-back) [Corporate Governance Guidelines](https://ir.guidewire.com/static-files/ccdaaba7-70c0-4ec2-9056-571eda0109db) [Code of Business Conduct and Ethics](https://explore.guidewire.com/c/code-of-business-conduct-and-ethics) Political Contributions Policy*** | | 418 Customer Privacy | | | | **418-1** | Substantiated Complaints Concerning Breaches of Customer Privacy and Losses of Customer Data | NOTE: It is our policy to follow U.S. and foreign laws regarding reporting breaches of customer data, including notices to individuals, regulators, and other entities. In addition, we provide information regarding data risks related to security in our SEC filings. | *Fiscal year 2024 External Assurance Statement can be found [here](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/guidewiresodb06-guidewire0f2e-productioncd91-5186/media/corporate-sustainability/documents/fiscal-year-2024-ghg-inventory-assurance-public.pdf). Fiscal Year 2025 Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions and fiscal year 2025 External Assurance Statement will be added on or around February 2026. **We expect to file our 2025 Proxy Statement with the SEC in late October 2025. Proxy Statement references will be updated and linked on or around February 2026. ***Company policy that we do not make publicly available. ****2025 CDP Corporate Questionnaire will be released on or around December 2025 and linked on or around February 2026. *****Estimated fiscal year 2025 GHG emissions associated with our use of AWS will be updated on or around February 2026. ******Figures calculated using U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Definitions. *******Guidewire's fiscal year 2025 performance review cycle was finalized as of August 1, 2025. --- [1](#ftnt_ref1) We expect to disclose our fiscal year 2025 Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions with limited assurance thereon as an update to our 2025 Corporate Sustainability website on or around February 2026.