Throughout 2021, Government Affairs engaged on proposed changes to corporate and international tax policy to ensure a level playing field for Applied in all the jurisdictions where we operate. We also dedicated considerable effort to proposed U.S. economic incentives to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor innovation ecosystem. Other policy areas of focus included the ongoing pandemic response, international trade, technology regulation, Research and Development (R&D), human resources and labor, and sustainability. These include advocating for immigration reform that embraces the valuable role of immigrants in the U.S. economy; advocating for fairness, diversity and inclusion, including LGBTQ rights; and working on policies, partnerships and R&D incentives to develop and advance next-generation technologies. Sustainability Report 2021 16 Sustainability Report 2021 16 Public Policy Applied Materials participates in efforts to inform policymakers about issues and challenges critical to our company, our customers and our end users, typically via meetings, hearings and trade association advocacy efforts. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE Corporate Governance Ethics & Compliance Public Policy Data & IP Security Personal Data Privacy Community Impact PEOPLE PLANET PROGRESS