2021 SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHT REPORT: Forward As One GOVERNANCE 32 ESG GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE ESG leadership is embedded in our business strategy, paving the way for resilient insurance solutions, sustainable products and more effective risk underwriting to protect our customers and create enduring value for all stakeholders The Hartford’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has oversight responsibility for the Company’s sustainability matters and routinely receives updates on relevant ESG topics and trends We established an ESG Sustainability Governance Committee in 2017, comprised of senior management, to develop and drive execution of the Company’s sustainability strategy, goals and related disclosures The Board is briefed by the Chair of the Sustainability Governance Committee at least annually, focusing on the critical ESG issues impacting our business and the insurance industry at large, including climate-related risks, environmental action, pay equity and representation, data protection and customer privacy The Board and management also review best practices in corporate governance and modify our governance policies and practices as needed to ensure ongoing leadership in this space The Hartford has created several ESG subcommittees to embed ESG principles and practices across the organization Each subcommittee is established through a charter and includes an appropriate mix of cross- functional senior leaders Working with the larger ESG team, each subcommittee identifies annual goals and develops execution plans aligned to the company’s broader ESG strategy The subcommittees meet at least quarterly and regularly report their progress to the Sustainability Governance Committee Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Audit Committee ESG Team/ESG Subcommittees ESG Risk Management Committee Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO) ESG Committee Environment Committee Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee ESG Underwriting Committee Finance, Investment and Risk Management Committee Compensation and Management Development Committee THE HARTFORD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sustainability Governance Committee
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