Backing LGBTQ+ inclusion In 2021, our PRIDE+ Colleague Network developed a powerful theme in honor of Pride Month to continue driving a message of inclusion to our colleagues around the globe “Live Beyond Labels: Proudly Backing All of You” and engaged colleagues in enterprise-wide conversations. In October 2021, we announced that we commenced an exclusive three-year principal partnership with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and that we will partner with Sydney WorldPride in 2023. As principal partner, we will work alongside the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride teams to coordinate a festival of events across Greater Sydney that celebrate our diverse LGBTQ+ communities, which include the iconic Mardi Gras Fair Day. These partnerships build upon our support of LGBTQ+ communities, including our membership with Open for Business—a coalition of companies making the economic and business case for LGBTQ+ inclusion in companies around the world. We also received Silver status in the 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Backing our service members and veterans The Amex Veterans Network (VET) was launched in 2012 and supports our colleagues who are currently serving in the military, are veterans, have friends or family in the military, or just want to show their support for our troops. In 2021, American Express, in partnership with VET, provided a $50,000 grant to American Corporate Partners (ACP), a national nonprofit organization focused on helping returning veterans and active-duty spouses find their next careers through one- on-one mentoring, networking, and online career advice. Learn more about our support for veteran-owned small businesses in Inclusive Backing for Veterans . 18 YEARS AND COUNTING OF LEADING LGBTQ+ BENEFITS AND PRACTICES The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index is the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices, and benefits pertinent to LGBTQ+ colleagues. Each year since 2004, American Express has scored 100% on this index. Additionally, in 2022, we were named to their list of Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. INTRODUCTION PROMOTING DE&I ADVANCING CLIMATE SOLUTIONS BUILDING FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE OUR ESG GOVERNANCE & OPERATING RESPONSIBLY SUPPORTING DATA OUR COMMITMENT TO ESG 31