BNY MELLON ENTERPRISE ESG 20 CULTURE AND PURPOSE Strategy and Governance Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is integral to who we are as a company, what our people experience as members of our global team, and how we serve all our stakeholders. From the time people join our organization, we work to welcome them into a culture that is respectful, equitable and fosters a sense of belonging. We appreciate the differences and unique contributions of our employees and seek to offer them opportunities for advancement. These values are codified in policies such as our Equal Opportunity Policy in the United States and our global Code of Conduct, which prohibits discrimination. Our four-pillar DEI strategy is embedded in our business strategy, operating model, talent experience and client value proposition. The Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion engages with Executive Committee members and the Board of Directors on DEI goals, progress and challenges. Executive Committee members’ variable compensation is informed by performance against these and other goals. Our global head and regional leads, covering the Americas, EMEA, APAC and India, work with other subject matter professionals to develop the global DEI strategy. The team then consults and collaborates with Human Resources colleagues, business leaders and the Executive Committee to adapt the DEI strategy locally. Employees across the company bring fresh perspectives to our work through their membership in, and leadership of, our Employee/Business Resource Groups (E/BRGs) and by serving on various business-line and regional DEI councils. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRATEGY Our global strategy stands on a foundation of four pillars: Business Imperative Enable businesses to leverage DEI to improve and differentiate performance Ta l e n t Build the best global team, reflecting the rich diversity of our talent and client markets and the communities we serve Inclusive Culture Ensure our culture is respectful, equitable and fosters a sense of belonging Market Leadership Set a high bar for our company and our people to actively champion and drive DEI progress