2021 SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHT REPORT: Forward As One GOVERNANCE 37 Political engagement programs included: • Collaboration with lawmakers and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to encourage voter registration and election participation among employees • An employee Civic Action Center to deliver voter registration information, candidate education resources and other updates CONGRESSIONAL VISITS The Hartford regularly invites members of Congress and state and local public officials to our facilities These site visits allow employees to interact with local officials and help inform lawmakers about our values and the issues that are important to our company, employees and customers In 2021, our Government Affairs team, in partnership with our ERGs, hosted five legislative site visits in addition to many other educational events and communications The following ERGs partnered with Government Affairs: • Asian Pacific Professionals Network • Black Insurance Professionals Network • Flex-Abilities Network • Hispanic Leadership Network • Professional Women’s Network • Young Professionals Network VOLUNTARY PAC CONTRIBUTIONS Managers and directors of The Hartford have the opportunity to participate in our political action committees (“PACs”), The Hartford Advocates Fund and The Hartford Advocates Federal Fund, through voluntary contributions The PACs are committed to operating in a transparent manner We post a complete listing of contributions in annual reports on our public website Commitment to Transparency The Hartford was recognized as a top tier company and trendsetter in the 2021 CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability for our clear disclosure of political spending, the policies in place and our oversight and governance of these policies. See our 2021 Political Activities and Contributions Report for current information. We have a robust political engagement program, which includes encouraging all employees to participate in civic activities. The company coordinates and supports nonpartisan voter registration campaigns, as well as grassroots efforts and education on public policy issues affecting the business. POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT