Extending our reach through grants and community investment In 2021, we provided $20 million to Accion Opportunity Fund, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution and small business lender, to expand access to loans for historically underfunded small businesses in the United States, including those owned by underrepresented groups. Learn more about our investments in the communities we serve in Backing Our Communities in the Building Financial Confidence section. Joining forces for more inclusive travel In March 2022, we proudly announced our global platinum- level sponsorship of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA), a global leader in advancing LGBTQ+ travel and have signed a multi-year agreement to join IGLTA. IGLTA provides information and resources for LGBTQ+ travelers and expands LGBTQ+ tourism globally by demonstrating its significant social and economic impact. This partnership supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in the travel industry by enriching our Card Members’ journeys through inclusive travel choices and practices. Backing our customers with purpose-driven travel options Our customers are traveling with more purpose and seeking to have a positive impact on the places they visit. According to our Global Travel Trends report, 81% of respondents reported that they want to travel to destinations where they can immerse themselves in the local culture and 81% of respondents want the money they spend while traveling to go back to the local community. 8 To help our customers navigate purpose-driven travel options and experience destinations in a more meaningful way, American Express Travel is partnering with Kensington Tours to launch bespoke itineraries in countries around the world geared toward cultural exchange and supporting the local economies. Our initial launch features customizable tours for Denmark, Kenya, Peru, South Africa, and Vietnam available for US Platinum Card Members to book exclusively through American Express Travel. By leveraging existing partnerships and cultivating new ones, American Express Travel is identifying new thoughtful travel options that align with what our customers value. 8. Methodology: Amex Trendex online poll was conducted by Morning Consult between February 3–11, 2022, among a national sample of 2,000 travelers in the US and 1,000 travelers in Japan, Australia, Mexico, India, UK, and Canada who have a household income of at least $70K and defined as adults who typically travel by air at least once a year. Results from each country survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. INTRODUCTION PROMOTING DE&I ADVANCING CLIMATE SOLUTIONS BUILDING FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE OUR ESG GOVERNANCE & OPERATING RESPONSIBLY SUPPORTING DATA OUR COMMITMENT TO ESG 33