BNY MELLON ENTERPRISE ESG 19 CULTURE AND PURPOSE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION The unequal impacts of the pandemic and climate change have shone a light on how these issues disproportionately fall on the underserved and marginalized in our communities. Ongoing racial disparities and serious social justice issues weigh not just on the lives of individuals but also on society as a whole. These unresolved issues emphasize the importance of making our diverse society more equitable and inclusive. In an interconnected world, shaped and accelerated by globalization, having a diverse workforce improves social equity and inclusion as well as creates a competitive business advantage. Research shows that the business case for diversity remains robust and that organizations benefit when they adopt systematic, business-led approaches to inclusion and diversity. 9 Embracing diversity, advancing equity and fostering inclusion can drive organizational performance by enabling individuals to achieve their full potential and contribute to the success of a company. Our Opportunity and Approach Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at BNY Mellon is integral to our business strategy. We invest in attracting, developing, advancing, supporting and retaining top and high-potential talent. With Strength in Diversity as one of our four core values, we actively seek diversity of thought, perspectives and problem-solving. We strive to create an ecosystem and environment that unleashes the power of diverse backgrounds, experience and expertise to produce better ideas and business outcomes. We deliver programs, adjust our practices and create policies that embed DEI in our operating and governance models and throughout the talent life cycle. We are strengthening our culture to promote a sense of belonging and support wellbeing — whether working in the office or virtually — that enables us to do our best work, build great careers and lead fulfilling lives. 9 Diversity Wins: How Inclusion Matters , McKinsey 2020 2021 ACHIEVEMENTS Workforce Diversity: Increased women among new hires, senior leaders globally and Board of Directors, and increased ethnic/racial representation in our U.S. workforce among senior and mid-level leaders and on our Board, when compared to 2020. Executive Development: Graduated the first cohort of 23 diverse, high-potential candidates from our flagship Executive Sponsorship program. Disability Inclusion: Achieved 100% on the Disability Equality Index and named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion. * Inclusive Workplace: Ranked among the top 20 Fortune 500 Companies on Diversity and Inclusion, ** achieved 100% on the HRC Corporate Equality Index, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality and included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. *** * BNY Mellon Named to 2021 Disability Equality Index , July 14, 2021 ** The top 20 Fortune 500 companies on diversity and inclusion , June 2, 2021 *** BNY Mellon Recognized for Championing a Culture of Inclusion and Equity , January 27, 2022