Program Highlights Climate Equity Fund: Year 1 Highlights 1 605 individuals better qualified for clean energy jobs 19 nonprofits funded 94,287 individuals impacted 11,600 students, educators and mentors to implement sustainability projects 82,367 individuals to be impacted by climate change mitigation programs The Heat, Health and Equity Initiative (HHEI) addresses the disparate effects of extreme heat, one of the deadliest impacts of climate change, on low-income communities and communities of color throughout Northern Manhattan. The HHEI works to ensure the community is aware of the impact of extreme heat, and how to access benefits and programs, while also working to advance community-driven policy recommendations to improve federal and state programs. Valley CAN estimates only 20% of the needed zero-emissions- vehicle (ZEV) maintenance technicians receive training. Valley CAN partnered with community college automotive programs and the California New Car Dealers Association and their members to expand a successful ZEV maintenance pilot, creating a job pipeline for graduates and preparing to implement ZEV maintenance training curriculum statewide. A grant from GM will help RMI identify EV “charging deserts” in low-income communities across major North American cities. With this support, it will also create a large government, industry and community stakeholder effort to streamline residential and public EV charging infrastructure permitting, creating more opportunities to bring EVs to low-income neighborhoods. Investing in Our Hometown Another key focus of our corporate giving strategy is the city of Detroit, home to GM’s global headquarters. In 2021, we announced a $50 million investment in Detroit-based nonprofit programs that expand access to education and employment opportunities and strengthen city neighborhoods. We’ve aligned these specific areas of focus to address the needs of Detroit and its residents. Last year, we funded 53 projects that will impact 173,490 individuals. Portfolio highlights include: • 1.25 million pounds of fresh and shelf-stable food provided to families. • 129 individuals to enroll in paid training, internship and full-time employment opportunities. • $150,000 in grants awarded to 10 local small businesses. 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF GM STUDENT CORPS A paid summer internship program for high school students in underserved Michigan communities that offers life-skills training, college and work readiness, team building and community service. 1,570 students engaged since 2013 1 G eneral Motors awards grants for a one-year term. Therefore, grants awarded throughout 2021 may still be in progress in 2022, and some impact numbers may be estimates. Skip Navigation Introduction Reducing Emissions Design for Environment Technology Customers Safety Diverse Workforce Human Rights Supply Chain Communities Governance 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 101