INTRODUCTION PEOPLE COMMUNITY PLANET GOVERNANCE APPENDIX UN SDGs: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Disclosure Bed Bath & Beyond recognizes its role in addressing key issues that the global community faces to create a more sustainable future. As such, we are committed to joining forces with companies around the world to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While all 17 SDGs are critical for achieving global sustainable development, the table below highlights the SDGs where we have the most significant contributions. We will continue to deepen these contributions and expand our alignment as we evolve our ESG program. SDG Alignment Reference We provide fair wages and other benefits that support well-being to ensure our Associates and those in our supply chain are paid People, Governance a living wage. We are obtaining a baseline for pay equity as part of our commitment to fair compensation. We are expanding our sourcing practices to proactively include more diverse-owned businesses in our supply chain. We foster an inclusive workplace that promotes women’s equal participation and prohibits discrimination through our DE&I People, Governance program and Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. We achieved 100% parental leave at all job levels in 2021 and provide LGBTQ+ benefits. As part of our goal to achieve no net emissions for Scopes 1 and 2, we are increasing our investment in renewable energy through Planet our own solar panels and wind power and sourcing renewable energy from third-party providers. We utilize energy management systems to improve energy efficiency in our stores, warehouses, and distribution centers. To contribute to full and productive employment and increase access to employment and training, we’ve pledged to engage more People, Governance than 10,000 Associates in upskilling training by 2030. We promote decent work and protect labor and human rights through our Vendor Code of Conduct. Through our DE&I program we strive to build a diverse and inclusive work environment where all Associates know they belong. People To ensure our company represents the diversity of the communities where we live and work, we’ve pledged to have at least 50% of roles be filled women at each level and achieve 25% racial and ethnic diversity at each level by 2030. Bed Bath & Beyond 2021 ESG Report 42