INTRODUCTION Message from our CEO About Applied Materials Our Sustainability Vision and Strategy Make Possible a Better Future Our Progress at a Glance Corporate Responsibility Materiality Assessment PURPOSE PEOPLE PLANET PROGRESS Sustainability Report 2021 5 We take a holistic approach to sustainability that considers our direct impact and how we run our business (1X), our industry’s impact and that of our customers and suppliers (100X), and how our technology can be used to advance sustainability on a global scale (10,000X). To advance our 1X–100X–10,000X strategy, we: Our 1X–100X–10,000X framework is underpinned by aggressive environmental and social impact goals to hold us accountable for progress. See our Purpose , People , Planet , and Progress goals and progress. Our Sustainability Vision and Strategy Lead with purpose through a values-based approach to innovation, decision-making and community action. Read more Invest in people to build a deep-rooted Culture of Inclusion and foster a diverse and skilled talent pipeline. Read more Innovate for progress to empower transformative innovation that improves technology in harmony with resources. Read more Protect our planet by respecting the Earth’s finite resources while enabling infinite growth in our business and the data economy. Read more INTRODUCTION Message from our CEO About Applied Materials Our Sustainability Vision and Strategy Make Possible a Better Future Our Progress at a Glance Corporate Responsibility Materiality Assessment PURPOSE PEOPLE PLANET PROGRESS