Forward Looking Statements
This Sustainability Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements can be also identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “aims,” “might,” “future,” “can,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “seeks,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “grows,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential”, “commits”, or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: (a) our strategic plans and goals; (b) potential disruptions to our operations and supply chain; (c) anticipated product expansion and our expectations regarding potential innovative design and impacts to sustainability of our products; (d) our plans, goals, commitments, expectations, prospects, emissions, and other environmental targets as well as external ESG commitments, including, but not limited to, any timeline for the setting of targets or such targets’ completion, (e) Fluence’s Sustainability Roadmap, and (f) expectations for the growth of our programs and any expected outcomes. In addition, the quotations from management in this Sustainability Report and information relating to the Company’s operations and business outlook contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and involve substantial risks and uncertainties that may cause results, performance, or achievement to materially differ from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, including those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in Fluence’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings Fluence makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such factors. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each such factor on our results of operations or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as otherwise required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
The standards of measurement and performance contained in the Sustainability Report are developing and based on assumptions, estimates, methodologies, or third-party information and no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this Report can or will be achieved. While certain information in this report may be used for compliance with various legal obligations, including for Section 38533 of the California Health and Safety Code, neither we nor our affiliates concede any specific item is required or applicable under any specific legal obligation nor any particular interpretation of such legal requirements. Moreover, in some circumstances, information reported may differ due to distinctions in methodologies or applicable standards, including for regulatory requirements or other factors that may be out of our control. Additionally, our discussion of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) assessments, goals, and relevant issues herein are informed by various ESG standards and frameworks (including standards for the measurement of underlying data) and the interests of various stakeholders. Any references to “materiality” in the context of such discussions and any related assessment of ESG “materiality” may differ from the definition of “materiality” under various legal regimes, including the federal securities laws for Securities and Exchange Commission reporting purposes. Furthermore, much of this information is subject to assumptions, estimates, methodologies, or third-party information that is still evolving and subject to change. While these are based on expectations and assumptions believed to be reasonable at the time of preparation, they should not be considered guarantees and in many cases such information and methodologies have not necessarily been verified by us or any third-party, unless otherwise specified. Moreover, there can be no assurance of—and language of “alignment,” “compliance,” or similar terminology should not be taken to mean—absolute alignment with any particular framework, methodology, or particular interpretations thereof. Our approach to such matters may evolve due to changes in data availability/quality, regulatory requirements, business policy, or other factors which may be in or out of our control. Similarly, various aspects of this Sustainability Report are based on policies and procedures that the Company believe apply appropriate levels of support for various issues discussed herein and, while these statements may use words such as “ensure”, “prevent”, or similar, such terms should not be considered to mean, as there can be no assurance, that such efforts will be successful in all situations. As a final note, while we take our efforts to engage with our stakeholders and maintain good stakeholder relations seriously, any language of “responsibility” or similar is not intended to indicate, and we hereby expressly disclaim, the undertaking of any duty associated with our sustainability efforts beyond that expressly provided for by law.