INTRODUCTION PEOPLE COMMUNITY PLANET GOVERNANCE APPENDIX a diverse, independent and highly qualified board Our commitment to diversity starts at the top of our organization with the Board of Directors. The Board values diversity in its broadest sense, reflecting, but not limited to, gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and life experience, and is committed to a policy of inclusiveness. For more information on our Board demographics, see our latest Proxy Statement. The Board has undergone a complete transformation in recent years, with all our directors appointed within the last five years. Our Board has identified certain core skills necessary to effectively oversee management and implement our transformation strategy, including expertise or experience in digital, omni-channel, growth/business transformation, international, marketing (including digital marketing), personalization, customer experience, operations management, retail industry, senior leadership, and strategic planning. In addition, our Board values directors with experience successfully leading and serving on the Boards of other large, complex businesses. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee regularly assesses the current needs of the Board to help ensure that directors possess an appropriate mix of skills and experience. As a result of this process, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee may recommend new director candidates for service on our Board to ensure an ongoing pool of diverse, qualified candidates. Bed Bath & Beyond 2021 ESG Report 31