At GBG, we build solutions that protect individuals. Safeguarding our customers and their consumers from negative environmental and social impacts is at the heart of the solutions we offer.Our identity solutions allow the verification of individuals’ true identity to ensure they are who they say they are. We know that our team are the fundamental force behind delivering our strategy. That is why they remain our principal priority. A resilient and engaged team with access to training, benefits and progression will deliver exceptional results for our customers. This, in turn, benefits the business, which benefits the wider community and our investors. As a result, we are able to build trust in a digital world. We have continued to grow the team through organic and inorganic growth and are delighted to have welcomed Acuant and Cloudcheck to the GBG team this year. They bring over 200 highly experienced professionals, as well as a shared vision, enabling trust in the digital economy. We listened to our new team members during the acquisition journey to understand their values so we could prioritise the most impactful opportunities. You can read more about this on page 26. We formed an ESG Committee to ensure we have the people and governance in place for ESG to be central to our decision- making, which I am proud to chair. The Committee means that ESG considerations have Board-level oversight and involvement. This equips us to deliver on our ambitions and makes sure we are accountable for our commitments.