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and cmegroupfoundation.org

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WHERE FUTURES ARE MADE.PUSH INDUSTRIES, NOT PAPERS.

As the world’s leading and most

diverse derivatives marketplace,

CME Group believes that corporate

citizenship is both a responsibility

and a privilege.

Through charitable donations,

volunteerism and sustainability

initiatives, we are focused on building

brighter futures in the communities

where we live and work.

CORPORATECITIZENSHIP REPORT2018

CME Group supports important philanthropic causes around the globe through charitable grants made by the CME Group Foundation and CME Group Community Foundation, as well as through corporate donations.

We empower employees and members to make a positive difference in our communities by sponsoring volunteer opportunities with our adopted schools and other non-profit partners.

As a leader in our industry, we value the role we play in being a good steward of the environment and creating an efficient workplace.

265employees involved in CME Group’s sustainability network group

2,500volunteer hours

$8.4M in charitable donations

CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY

At CME Group, our reputation as a leading, global markets company reflects a strong commitment to giving back to the communities where we live and work. We are pleased to share CME Group’s 2018 Corporate Citizenship Report, which highlights the range of investments we are making in corporate philanthropy, community outreach and sustainability.

CME Group contributed $8.4 million through our various charitable programs and foundations last year. Our employees volunteered more than 2,500 hours of service in partnership with deserving non-profit organizations across the globe. A particular highlight for us was serving as Co-Chair of Special Olympic’s 50th Anniversary - a global event that underscored the importance of diversity and inclusion.

We are proud of the positive impact our corporate citizenship is making around the world, both for today and for generations to come.

Sincerely,

TERRENCE A. DUFFYChairman and Chief Executive Officer

• $1.4 million worth of computers, printers and other technology equipment donated to local schools and charities

• More eco-friendly office build-outs, including retrofitting lighting to be more energy efficient, installing motion sensors that turn off lights when rooms are empty, and upgrading floors with new carpet tiles made from recyclable materials

• 151 tons of paper and electronic assets were recycled or resold globally, saving trees, carbon dioxide, water and energy

• 2,500 volunteer hours

• 55 company-sponsored volunteer events across our global offices

• Adopted schools in Chicago and New York

• 155 children and 38 families adopted during our annual adopt-a-family and adopt-a-child holiday gift drives

At a GlanceAt a Glance

At a Glance

• $5.7 million in grants from the CME Group Foundation

• Nearly $1 million in grants and matching gifts from the CME Group Community Foundation

• Co-Chair of Special Olympics’ 50th Anniversary

• $62,500 in scholarships to 25 CME Group STAR Partnership Mayoral Award recipients