5.11.6 - Provide details of the environmental requirements that suppliers have to meet as part of your organization's purchasing process, and the compliance measures in place.

As part of our procurement process, Akamai requires our colocation data center partners to align with the Corporate Colocation and Cloud Buyers' Principles, which we helped develop in partnership with the Clean Energy Buyers Alliance (CEBA) and the Future of Internet Power (FoIP) initiative. This framework is designed to accelerate the decarbonization of the data center industry by establishing clear, standardized environmental expectations for suppliers. The principles require our data center partners to actively support a transition to clean energy. Key requirements include: Provide Renewable Energy Options: Suppliers must offer cost-competitive services powered by renewable resources that reduce emissions beyond business-as-usual scenarios. Deliver Data Transparency: Partners are expected to provide customers with monthly data on energy consumption, water use, and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Foster Collaboration: Suppliers should provide options for collaboration with customers on new energy efficiency and renewable energy enhancements. These environmental requirements are embedded into every stage of our data center procurement process, from initial Requests for Information (RFIs) and Proposals (RFPs) to the final master service agreements. This ensures that our partners are aligned with our sustainability goals and are active participants in our strategy to power our global platform with 100% renewable energy.

Akamai is committed to addressing water-related risks within our supply chain, particularly with our data center partners, even though we do not have direct control over water usage or sourcing decisions. While Akamai does not manage the operations of the facilities we rely on, we actively engage with our data center providers to promote responsible water stewardship and sustainability practices. Our strategy is centered on encouraging the adoption of energy-efficient cooling systems that minimize water consumption. We particularly favor data center partners that utilize air-cooled or other advanced cooling technologies that do not rely on water for heat dissipation. This approach aligns with our broader sustainability goals of reducing environmental impact while maintaining high-performance standards across our network infrastructure. Through continuous dialogue and engagement, we are actively working with our data center partners to raise awareness about water-related risks. We encourage them to evaluate their water usage and adopt water-efficient practices where feasible. While we cannot dictate water sourcing or the specific cooling methods used by our partners, we prioritize collaboration with those providers who share our commitment to environmental sustainability, including water conservation. By favoring partners that embrace energy-efficient, water-free cooling systems, we are taking steps to minimize its indirect water impact. This supports our long-term vision.

As part of our commitment to a sustainable and ethical value chain, Akamai requires key suppliers to provide comprehensive disclosure on their environmental and social performance. This requirement is managed through our formal Responsible Supply Chain Program (RSCP). To implement this, we partner with an independent provider of business sustainability ratings. We require our strategic suppliers to complete the comprehensive assessment, which provides a detailed, third-party evaluation of their sustainability management systems. The disclosure process assesses how deeply sustainability is integrated into a supplier's business and collects performance data across four key pillars: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The scorecards and data from this platform provide us with the transparency to identify supplier-related sustainability risks and opportunities. The process does not end with disclosure; based on the assessment results, we work collaboratively with suppliers to create and track corrective action and improvement plans. This ensures the requirement is focused on driving continuous improvement and helps our partners meet or exceed our sustainability expectations.

As a key component of our ISO 14001-compliant Environmental Management System (EMS), Akamai utilizes a comprehensive, non-public annual survey to gather critical environmental data from our data center suppliers. This direct engagement is essential for risk management, as our network is predominantly housed in third-party colocation facilities. The survey is integrated into our procurement process, including Requests for Information (RFI) and Proposals (RFP), and is a requirement for our key partners. It requests detailed, site-specific disclosures on a range of environmental topics, including: Energy: Total energy consumption, the percentage of renewable energy used, Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) metrics, and energy efficiency initiatives. Water: Water consumption data, the types of cooling systems in use, and water conservation efforts, particularly for sites identified as being in high-stress regions via the WRI Aqueduct tool if available. Waste & Biodiversity: Information on waste management practices, especially e-waste recycling standards, and any biodiversity impact assessments conducted. We use this disclosed data to accurately calculate our emissions, renewable energy consumption, assess supplier-specific risks, and prioritize partners for deeper engagement and inclusion in our ISO 14001 audit process. This non-public disclosure mechanism is vital for driving transparency and continuous improvement within our value chain

Akamai requires key suppliers to disclose their GHG emissions performance through our formal supplier engagement programs. This requirement is primarily managed through our Responsible Supply Chain Program (RSCP), which uses an internal non-public supplier assessment platform to gather standardized environmental data. Through this platform, we require suppliers to complete a comprehensive sustainability assessment that evaluates their environmental management systems, including their processes for tracking and reporting Scope 1, 2, and where relevant, Scope 3 GHG emissions. This disclosure allows us to assess the climate maturity of our partners and identify risks and opportunities for collaboration. This requirement is tailored for different major. supplier categories: Data Center Suppliers: We engage our colocation partners to align with the Corporate Colocation and Cloud Buyers' Principles, which call for the delivery of regular data on GHG emissions. Hardware Suppliers: GHG emissions data is critical for our Embodied Emissions Program, where we work with suppliers to gain deeper insights into their manufacturing footprint to accurately calculate our own Scope 3, Category 2 (Capital Goods) emissions. The GHG emissions data disclosed by our suppliers is crucial for accurately calculating our value chain footprint, identifying high-impact suppliers for deeper engagement, and tracking progress toward our long-term net-zero goals.