46 2021 SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHT REPORT: Forward As One GRI STANDARDS GRI INDICATOR DISCLOSURE TITLE THE HARTFORD'S RESPONSE Environment continued GRI 305-7 Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (Sox) and other significant air emissions Not applicable. Insurance is not a physical product. It is a transfer system in which the insured transfers the chance of financial loss to the insurer. The insurance contract (the policy) is the only physical manifestation of this transfer system and no additional air emissions are produced. GRI 306-2 Waste by type and disposal method In 2018, The Hartford announced several goals that demonstrate our commitment to environmental stewardship. These goals included reducing non-biodegradable, non-recyclable solid waste (e.g., plastic products and computer hardware) from our facilities by 20% and eliminating the use of Styrofoam® by year-end 2022. The Hartford also seeks to improve its reputation as an environmental steward by reducing our use of resources, including paper and responsible printing methods. See p. 9 of our 2021 Sustainability Highlight Report to learn more. GRI 307-1 Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations $0 – No fines or non-monetary sanctions were imposed on The Hartford in 2021. GRI 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria Supplier Policies ; Supplier Diversity ; The Hartford’s Vendor Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Occupational Health and Safety GRI 401-3 Parental leave Paid Parental Leave Policy ; Pregnant and New Parent Leave Policy GRI 403-1 Workers’ representation in formal joint management– worker health and safety committees The Hartford’s Health, Environment and Safety (HES) Program Training and Education GRI 404-1 Average hours of training per year, per employee 2021 Sustainability Highlight Report , p. 19 GRI 404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs Career Benefits ; Development Programs ; 2021 Sustainability Highlight Report , p. 19 When an organizational change affects an employee, The Hartford routinely offers career transition services that may include career counseling, resume reviews and networking events. GRI 404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews 2021 Sustainability Highlight Report , p. 18 Waste Disposed Unit 2017 (Baseline) 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total waste generated Metric tonnes 1112 1145 1037 414 308 Data coverage (%) Percentage of 100 56 56 57 57 58 GRI STANDARDS INDEX