Rent-A-Center, Inc., a leading provider of technology driven and flexible leasing solutions for consumers, announced the issuance of its inaugural Sustainability Report, which provides the first steps in developing and implementing a strategy focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance by highlighting our key initiatives that manage the evolving risks and opportunities across all areas of the business.

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In addition to disclosing metrics to show alignment with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the report also provides detailed information on the Company’s priority ESG issues targeted for 2022 and beyond.

• Climate & Environment: Identify where to minimize our environmental risks through conducting a comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory as well as a climate risk assessment
• Best Practices for Account Management: Focus on enhancing our culture around coworker training and development opportunities
• Data Management & Tools: Prioritize the development of tools, processes and systems required to operationalize ESG performance
• Governance for Sustainability: Develop ESG performance targets for board and senior leadership responsibilities, as well as training on ESG issues across roles

The full Rent-A-Center, Inc. inaugural Sustainability Report can be found on the Company’s Investor Relations page, https://investor.rentacenter.com/.

Source: Rent-A-Center, Inc.