2021 ESG Report SOCIAL Supplier Diversity Accolades Named WBENC Top Corporation. Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council’s Crystal Award for commitment to minority business development through programs, corporate spending and aggressive procurement opportunities. Recognized as NMSDC 2021 Corporation of the Year. Recognized as a U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Synergy Awards winner. Recognized as Ohio MSDC Class 2 Corporation of the Year for commitment to supplier diversity. Fifth Third’s Enterprise Workplace Services team listed as Supplier Diversity Buyer of the Year in Minority Business News and Women’s Enterprise USA magazines (both national magazines). Supplier diversity spending contributed to Dayton’s being added to the Top 10 Best Metros for Minority-Owned Businesses in the U.S. Supplier diversity spending contributed to Mid-State Minority Development Business Council $650M spending with Black-owned suppliers. Contents Through the years, Fifth Third has developed numerous partnerships with organizations that focus on enhancing supplier diversity eforts. In addition to business opportunities, part of our journey includes partnerships with organizations that are established to promote the development of a strong supplier base in the communities we serve. Those include the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and Financial Services Roundtable for Supplier Diversity. Several Fifth Third leaders serve on boards or as members of committees with these organizations. Supporting and Developing Supplier Diversity Leaders Fifth Third’s Supplier Diversity and facilities teams partnered in the inaugural Diversity Inclusion Support and Connection Opportunities for Vendor Empowerment Roundtable, or DISCOVER event. The event improved awareness of business opportunities for certifed minority businesses in the construction, design, repair and maintenance felds. Sessions provided insight and tips about how to bid for work on upcoming Fifth Third projects and introduced diverse suppliers to key decision-makers. During the pandemic, Fifth Third turned to innovative ways to connect with diverse suppliers, including a virtual program in Introduction Economic Environment Social Governance Fifth Third partners with organizations that promote the development of a strong supplier base in the communities we serve, including the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and Financial Services Roundtable for Supplier Diversity. partnership with the Business Development Program for Ohio and Kentucky members of the Women’s Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley. The eight-month program developed female entrepreneurs, challenged business owners to explore new leadership concepts and focused on long-term economic growth opportunities that also beneft communities. The highly selective program was guided by certifed program directors, Kaufman FastTrac Growth Venture Program facilitators and Fifth Third subject matter experts. CONTINUED 59