30. INTRODUCTION GOVERNANCE PLANET PEOPLE PROSPERITY SASB INDEX 30. INTRODUCTION GOVERNANCE PLANET PEOPLE PROSPERITY SASB INDEX In 2021, The ODP Corporation launched Elevate Together ® , powered by Round It Up America ® , with the mission of accelerating the creation, growth, and prosperity of Black and Hispanic-owned small businesses. Elevate Together ® is a coalition of like-minded businesses aiming to strengthen our local communities, foster job creation, and close the racial wealth gap by providing education, access, and aid to minority small business owners. $ 2.3 million raised in the first year to support minority entrepreneurs Community Investment Our Culture of Caring drives us to support mission-driven organizations that positively impact the communities around us. Despite the year’s ongoing challenges, our teams found safe ways to step up and provide critical resources and volunteer support to local communities throughout the year. Through #depotdifference, The ODP Corporation focuses on issues and causes that align with our business and speak to who we are; a company that enables opportunities for people to succeed, no matter their challenges or circumstances. We support nonprofit and community organizations through initiatives primarily impacting our three focus areas: 1 Empowering Education 2 Championing Entrepreneurship 3 Strengthening Communities 89 direct cash grants to Black- and Hispanic-owned small businesses NEARLY