Political Engagement and Public Policy JPMorgan Chase believes that responsible corporate citizenship demands a strong commitment to a healthy and informed democracy through civic and community involvement. Our business is subject to extensive laws and regula- INTRODUCTION tions, and changes to such laws can signifcantly afect how we operate, our revenues and the costs we incur. Because of the impact public policy can have on our businesses, employees, communities and customers, we engage with poli- ENVIRONMENTAL cymakers holding a range of views on a range of issues—including banking, fnancial services, cybersecurity, workforce development, small business, tax, trade and inclusive economic growth, among others—to advance and protect the SOCIAL long-term interests of the Firm. The Firm’s political engagement and public policy activities are managed by Global Government Relations. This organi- GOVERNANCE zation and leadership helps us focus the Firm’s political engagement eforts on those public policy issues most relevant to the long-term interests of the Firm overall and to our clients and shareholders. Corporate Governance & The Firm belongs to a number of trade associations and ESG-related initiatives that advocate on and help address ESG Oversight Stakeholder Engagement major public policy issues of importance to the Firm and the communities we serve. The Firm’s participation as a mem- ber of these associations and initiatives comes with the understanding that we may not always align with all their posi- Political Engagement and tions or those of its other members. We are committed to independent decision-making at the Firm and providing Public Policy appropriate feedback on the eforts by these associations, including where there is misalignment between the Firm’s Managing Environmental and ESG objectives and trade associations positions or activities. Social Risks Human Rights The Public Responsibility Committee of our Board of Directors provides oversight of our positions and practices on pub- Data Privacy & Cybersecurity lic responsibility matters, including signifcant policies and practices regarding political contributions, major lobbying Business Ethics priorities and principal trade association memberships that relate to the Firm's public policy objectives. Because of our policies and practices, we received a “Trendsetter” ranking in 2022, with an overall score of 97.1%, scor- APPENDICES ing in the top 20 of Fortune 500 companies for political disclosure and accountability by the CPA-Zicklin Index of Corpo- rate Political Disclosure and Accountability. The Firm discloses on its website contributions made by the Firm's political action committees, contributions of corpo- rate funds made in connection with ballot initiatives and information about our governance and oversight practices. The Firm engages on public policy issues of importance to the business and the communities we serve. Pictured: Community Branch, Little Havana, Miami, Florida 55
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