2021 SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHT REPORT: Forward As One GOVERNANCE 33 ANNUAL EMPLOYEE SURVEY Our annual employee survey shows that employees overwhelmingly believe The Hartford is committed to conducting business in an ethical manner: ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE WEEK Each May, we celebrate Ethics and Compliance Week as part of our commitment to an ethical culture Our 2021 theme, “Staying Visible,” spotlighted the importance of remaining visible and acting with integrity even during times of crisis and change All events were held virtually, including two live panel discussions The first discussion, “ethics in business,” featured the independent Lead Director of our Board of Directors and the second focused on reporting concerns Throughout the week, blogs and vlogs from leaders and compliance professionals highlighted important ethical topics Commitment to Human Rights The Hartford became a signatory to the UN Global Compact in December 2021, committing to align our operations with ten universal principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and take meaningful action to advance societal goals. Under UN Global Compact requirements, we will start producing an annual Communication On Progress (COP) to inform our stakeholders of actions taken to implement the ten principles into our business strategy, policies and procedures. As a proud signatory, we seek to uphold our responsibility to people and the planet while also setting the stage for our long- term success. 95% of our employees believe The Hartford is committed to ethical business decisions and conduct, 7 points above the top 25% global benchmark. 1 90% of our employees believe they can report unethical conduct without fear of reprisal, 9 points above the top 25% global benchmark. 1 96% of our employees believe their manager demonstrates ethical behavior, 4 points above the top 25% global benchmark. 1 1 2021 annual employee survey; benchmarks provided by Qualtrics. UNCOMPROMISING COMMITMENT TO ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT Our commitment to integrity and ethical operations is a cornerstone of our company culture. We want to be known not only for what we deliver—including financial results and stakeholder value—but also for how we deliver. Whether working in the office or remotely, every employee is accountable for ethical behavior.