2021 SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHT REPORT: Forward As One GOVERNANCE 31 2021 SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHT REPORT: Forward As One We are known in the industry for our best-in-class governance practices. Accountability and transparency start at the Board and C-Suite levels. Our governance structure ensures that we are well-positioned to respond to regulatory changes and shareholder matters while operating with an uncompromising commitment to ethical conduct. GOVERNANCE INDUSTRY RECOGNITION The Hartford is widely recognized for our ethical culture, inclusive workplace and commitment to customer value. Our ESG efforts have consistently been recognized by independent third parties, including Newsweek , The Ethisphere Institute, JUST Capital and 3BL Media These recognitions reflect a strong ethics and compliance program that emphasizes: • Leadership accountability • Prevention of ethical lapses and compliance issues • High standard of ethical behavior across all levels of employees 2 022