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Creating a More Sustainable, Equitable and Prosperous World at the INtersection of ESG

DOW

I’m pleased to announce that Dow’s 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance report “INtersections” is now available. It’s best viewed in our interactive digital format, but is also available for download. I hope you’ll take a look. This is the first time we have combined all our ESG priorities into one holistic, comprehensive, and transparent report … and it includes some wonderful stories about our continuing progress. We’ve designed this report to help all our stakeholders better understand not only what Dow’s goals are, but also how we’re advancing toward those goals and – importantly – how we’re holding ourselves accountable for results. And in that way, it also serves to remind everyone that Dow operates with a fundamental belief that we simply cannot thrive as a business if our colleagues, our communities, and our planet do not thrive as well. Dow’s purpose is to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. This report showcases how our ESG strategy – even during a global pandemic – continues to drive us toward that goal. One theme you’ll see is how we are accelerating our actions to protect the planet by integrating sustainability across our businesses. We are operating with the conviction that what is good for society and the environment will also be good for our business. That’s why we introduced new and ambitious targets last year to reduce our net annual carbon emissions by five million metric tons versus its 2019 baseline, be carbon neutral by 2050, and help eliminate plastic waste. Along with the progress toward our own 2025 Sustainability Goals, these advancements are designed to leverage our science expertise and help the world transition to a more sustainable economy and society. This report also details the progress we’re making on our commitments to help our many stakeholder groups move forward. We marshalled our resources – and collective will – to bolster social justice and racial equity throughout our communities last year. Through Dow ACTs, we launched a holistic framework and commitment for improving Advocacy, Community engagement, and our own Talent pipeline. We also introduced new inclusive hiring standards to drive equal access and opportunity for all. We leveraged our ten Employee Resource Groups to drive greater engagement … and we achieved the highest ever employee satisfaction despite 2020’s many challenges. From a governance standpoint, I want to point out that we’ve expanded our reporting on Board governance as well as stakeholder engagement to demonstrate how we are holding ourselves to best-in-class governance practices. You’ll see, for instance, that we’ve further enhanced the diversity and experience of our Board with the addition of new members. And you can read about the success we’ve had diversifying our senior leadership. One highlight I’m particularly proud of is that Dow’s senior leadership has the highest percentage of U.S. ethnic minority representation and second highest percentage of women leaders compared to industry peers. In addition, our Board has the highest percentage of U.S. ethnic minority representation among industry peers. This diversity is crucial for our continued success; it will help us be a better and more responsive company by elevating our decision-making while also helping us attract and retain top-caliber talent. Since the report is necessarily a ‘look back’ at our progress through 2020, it doesn’t capture our latest advancements. But you can read more about our latest accomplishment here and see how Dow is continuing to move forward – and accelerating our actions across a broad spectrum – to fulfill our ambition to become the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Finally, I invite you – as one of Dow’s critical stakeholders – to engage with us as a partner and collaborator. The complex environmental, economic and social challenges our world faces cannot be solved by one company, one industry, or even one country. Together, however, we will make a difference. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from DOW on 3blmedia.com

June 24, 2021 12:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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The Year Like No Other: Crisis Response & Business Continuity in 2020

Keysight Technologies

The magnitude of global disruption in 2020 tested the strength and adaptability of businesses and communities all over the world. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, societal impacts from weather-related disasters, wildfires, and political unrest also took place. Keysight was not immune to these events. However, the company’s corporate mission of accelerating innovation to connect and secure the world, coupled with our CSR vision to help build a better planet, exemplify how Keysight’s strategic value is especially relevant during crises. Past incidents — such as the 2017 Tubbs fire near Keysight headquarters — also affirmed the company’s strong business continuity approach while providing invaluable learnings for navigating 2020. As a result, Keysight’s prior preparation and experience positioned the company to quickly mobilize in 2020 to continue delivering to customers and business commitments, while supporting the safety and security of employees, their families, and the broader community. 2020 WILDFIRES Fiscal year 2020 brought upwards of 13 wildfires close to Keysight locations. This resulted in impacts to multiple Keysight communities in the U.S. including some employees evacuating their homes and multiple days of poor air quality. In addition, some Keysight California offices and employee homes were impacted by planned power outages intended to minimize the potential of new fires during high wind and dry conditions. Following the company’s crisis management approach, Keysight supported employees and their families through employee relief centers that provided emergency supplies — including personal care items, clothing, food, and water — as well as access to mental health support services, IT connectivity, charging stations for personal devices, financial assistance, and referrals for temporary housing. Keysight continues to mitigate wildfire risk impact to its sites through landscape maintenance and vegetation management to minimize available natural fuels, adding fire breaks around site properties, the addition of an on-site fire team for our headquarters office, and other efforts. 2020 PANDEMIC RESPONSE Keysight began monitoring the coronavirus in early January of 2020, engaging our Global Crisis Management Team and setting response prioritization around three stakeholders: the health and safety of employees and their families; support for customers providing critical infrastructure and essential services; and helping local communities fight the pandemic. Below exemplify our 2020 efforts. Employees & Their Families Ahead of government regulations and requirements, halted domestic and international travel, asked employees to work from home if possible, and temporarily closed many locations During site closures, continued to pay employees and contractors regardless of work location, and implemented a regular employee communications cadence When closures lifted, implemented rigorous safety procedures and protocols, including free personal protective equipment, for employees working at manufacturing and service sites to support essential customers Preserved full pay for employees, while senior vice presidents took a temporary 50% and CEO 100% base pay cut to keep the company strong and protect jobs No employees were laid-off due to COVID-19 Customers When closures lifted, ramped production capability at key sites to support essential infrastructure and key customers, such as medical equipment providers Implemented strict safety, health, and sanitation protocols for hardware support services Provided complimentary software trials to customers working from home, helping them stay productive Engaged with customers as part of their supply chain to ensure alignment to required customer pandemic protocols Closely monitored supply chain to align to pandemic protocols Shifted to virtual demonstrations, events, and services for our solutions Communities Donated personal protective equipment and janitorial supplies to charitable relief, healthcare, and emergency responder organizations around the world Made over $1 million in contributions to nonprofits Increased total amount of company match for employee donations, as well as individual cap for company match Initiated engagements with online mentorship programs and university relations to continue support for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in lieu of in-person volunteer engagements Looking forward, Keysight continues to actively monitor the COVID-19 situation as it evolves and will take additional steps as necessary to protect employees, customers, shareholders, and local communities throughout the dynamic and ongoing impact of this pandemic. Learn more about Keysight's progress in our 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Keysight Technologies on 3blmedia.com

June 24, 2021 12:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Wells Fargo Donates Nearly $8 Million to Habitat for Humanity to Support Affordable Homeownership in the U.S.

Wells Fargo

ATLANTA, June 24, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Wells Fargo today announced it is donating $7.75 million to Habitat for Humanity through its Wells Fargo Builds SM program to increase housing affordability across the U.S. The grant will fund home builds, critical home repairs, and help address the historic gaps in Black homeownership. “Far too many people across the country are facing housing instability and Wells Fargo is committed to supporting Habitat for Humanity International and its local organizations as they work with families in need of decent, affordable housing to provide homeownership opportunities, especially while maintaining a strong commitment to racial equity and sustainability,” said Eileen Fitzgerald, head of housing affordability philanthropy for Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Builds provides philanthropic financial support for the construction, renovation, or repairing of homes with low-to-moderate income households. The program is part of the Wells Fargo’s $1 billion philanthropic commitment to create more housing affordability solutions by 2025. With this support, Wells Fargo and Habitat for Humanity plan to build and repair more than 340 homes across the country. The donation will also help fund a center of excellence that will provide financial and coaching resources aimed at removing the barriers to homeownership that Black people and communities of color have historically faced. “Wells Fargo’s deepened commitment to increased access to equitable and affordable housing is especially poignant right now. Not only did the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbate an existing housing crisis, it also laid bare the disproportionate impact on communities of color,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. “We are truly grateful for Wells Fargo’s continued partnership in helping us provide more families with safe and affordable homes.” Since 2010, Wells Fargo has donated $85 million directly to Habitat affiliates and more than $22 million to support national Habitat for Humanity efforts, including new home construction, critical home repairs, universal design for aging in place, neighborhood revitalization and disaster response. In addition, Wells Fargo funding supports Habitat’s Cost of Home advocacy campaign, which aims to find solutions and create policies at each level of government to help improve housing affordability. About Habitat for Humanity Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in south Georgia. Since its founding in 1976, the Christian housing organization has grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org. About Wells Fargo Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S. households and more than 10% of all middle market companies and small businesses in the U.S. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 30 on Fortune's 2020 rankings of America's largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health and a low-carbon economy. News, insights and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Wells Fargo on 3blmedia.com

June 24, 2021 10:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2021 National Finalists and Honorable Mentions

Discovery Education

SILVER SPRING, Md. and ST. PAUL, Minn., June 24, 2021 /3BL Media/ - 3M and Discovery Education today announced the top 10 finalists and four honorable mention recipients in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world. This year’s finalists and honorable mention recipients – fourteen students ranging in age from 12-14 – identified an everyday problem in their community or the world and submitted a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their solution. An esteemed and diverse group of judges, including 3M scientists and leaders in education from across the country, evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness. The competition event will take place from October 18-19, 2021, at the 3M Innovation Center in Minneapolis. “The 3M Young Scientist Challenge demonstrates the transformative power of young minds to address global challenges by combining their unique and diverse perspectives on innovation, creativity, and a passion for a better world,” said Denise Rutherford, senior vice president and chief corporate affairs officer, 3M. “The 2021 finalists, honorable mention recipients prove the efficacy of STEM thinking. We are proud of this year’s competitors and remain committed to building greater STEM-equity that unlocks the power of people, ideas and science and imagines what’s possible.” The top 10 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists and the four honorable mention recipients include students from public and private schools across the U.S. These projects were selected for their unique and innovative concepts innovation and effective communication by the recipient. Each finalist will be evaluated on a series of challenges, including a presentation of their completed innovation. Each challenge will be scored independently by a panel of judges. The grand prize winner will receive $25,000, a unique destination trip, and the title of America’s Top Young Scientist. The top 10 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists are as follows in alphabetical order by last name: Abhinav Anne, Naperville, Ill., Clifford Crone Middle School, Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 Samarth Mahapatra, Marietta, Ga., Dodgen Middle School, Cobb County High School Area 1 Snigtha Mohanraj, West Haven, Conn., Engineering and Science University Magnet School, New Haven Public School District Veda Murthy, Herndon, Va., Rachel Carson Middle School, Fairfax County Public School District Viraj Pandey, San Jose, Calif., Bret Harte Middle School, San Jose Unified School District Sarah Park, Jacksonville, Fla., Bolles School-Bartram, Private Moitri Santra, Oviedo, Fla., Jackson Heights Middle School, Seminole County Public School District Danielle Steinbach, San Jose, Calif., Harker Middle School, Private Aadrit Talukdar, San Jose, Calif., Basis Independent Silicon Valley, Private Sydney Zhang, San Diego, Calif., Mesa Verde Middle School, Poway Unified School District For the first time in competition history, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge will also recognize entrants with an honorable mention award. These projects were selected for their unique and innovative concepts innovation and effective communication skills. The four 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge honorable mention recipients are as follows in alphabetical order by last name: Srinija Chukkapali, Tampa, Fla., Richard F Pride Elementary School, Hillsborough County School District - Area 8 Varini Kadakia, San Jose, Calif., Chaboya Middle School, Evergreen School District Anika Pallapothu, San Jose, Calif., Harker Middle School, Private Ella Reeves, Petersham, Mass., Petersham Center School, Petersham Center School District “Empowering young minds to solve the world’s challenges through STEM is what the Young Scientist Challenge is all about,” said Lori McFarling, president of corporate partnerships and social impact at Discovery Education. “We celebrate each of the finalists and honorable mention recipients and look forward to the final event at 3M’s global headquarters October 19 th.” In its fourteenth year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge continues to inspire and challenge middle school students to think creatively and apply the power of STEM to discovering real-world solutions. America’s Top Young Scientists have gone on to give TED Talks, file- patents, found nonprofits, make the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, and exhibit at the White House Science Fair. These young innovators have also been named Time Magazine's first Kid of the Year, featured in The New York Times Magazine, Forbes, Business Insider, and on national television programs such as Good Morning America, CNN's Cuomo Prime Time, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and more. The award-winning 3M Young Scientist Challenge supplements the 3M and Discovery Education program – Young Scientist Lab – which provides no-cost dynamic digital resources for students, teachers, and families to explore, transform, and innovate the world around them. Additional digital resources, content and professional resources are available through 3M’s Science at Home series, an array of videos showcasing 3M scientists and guests performing simple, at home experiments for kids aged 6-12. All the resources are available within Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform and at YoungScientistLab.com. To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and meet this year’s finalists, visit YoungScientistLab.com. For more information about Discovery Education’s digital resources and professional learning services, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through Twitter and LinkedIn. ### About 3M At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily. With $32 billion in sales, our 96,000 employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia resources, and the largest professional learning network of its kind, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning, creating immersive STEM experiences, and improving academic achievement around the globe. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 140 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and like-minded organizations to empower teachers with customized solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. Contacts Robert Brittain | 3M | rbrittain@mmm.com Grace Maliska | Discovery Education | gmaliska@discoveryed.com View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Discovery Education on 3blmedia.com

June 24, 2021 10:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Schneider Electric Named as Best Global Sustainable Supply Chain Organization Spearheading Climate Action Throughout Its Ecosystem

Schneider Electric

Rueil-Malmaison, France, June 24, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been named the Best Global Sustainable Supply Chain organization at the Global Sustainable Supply Chain Summit 2021 (GSSC Summit). This award puts Schneider Electric ahead of its peers in terms of operating greener and fairer supply chains. The prize was presented at the inaugural summit’s award ceremony which took place virtually on June 8-10. Schneider was selected as the winner from a shortlist of top international companies, with the highest scores across more than 100 indicators, including energy waste, occupational health, and diversity and equal opportunities. This award commends Schneider Electric’s efforts to reduce its supply chains’ carbon emissions by more than 100,000 tons over the past three years. By the end of 2020, 80 percent of Schneider’s operations were powered by renewables, enabled by Schneider’s own technologies and leveraging renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). By placing sustainability at the heart of its current supply chain strategy, known as STRIVE (2021-2023) program, Schneider plans to have 70 net-zero carbon Plants and Distribution Centers by 2025 and progressively pursue further energy and carbon efficiencies across all of its ~300 manufacturing and warehousing facilities. Schneider has fixed its own carbon price up to 130€/ton to help with decision-making for supply chain investments with a significant CO2 impact. A number of STRIVE’s program ambitions encompass Schneider’s ~15,000-strong network of main supply chain suppliers, engaged to continuously enhance their environmental, safety and social responsibility practices. Suppliers will also support the increased use of green materials in Schneider’s products and its transition to recycled cardboard packaging only. As part of this commitment, Schneider recently launched the Zero Carbon Project, which aims to lower the carbon footprint of its supply chain. Under this initiative, the company will partner with its top 1,000 suppliers - which represent 70% of Schneider’s carbon emissions - to halve their operations’ CO2 emissions by 2025. The initiative is part of Schneider’s 2021-2025 sustainability goals, and is a concrete step towards limiting the rise in average global temperatures to 1.5°C or less by 2050, as targeted by the Paris Agreement. Schneider Electric also helps its customers to reduce carbon emissions. Walmart, world’s biggest retailer, is working with Schneider on the Gigaton PPA Program, for Walmart suppliers to participate in aggregate PPAs as smaller companies may lack the size needed to approach these markets individually. Schneider’s work with Walmart aims to accelerate the use of renewables with Walmart’s supplier base and deliver one billion metric tons of avoided carbon emissions by 2030. Sustainability is central to STRIVE, Schneider Electric’s supply chain transformation strategy”, said Mourad Tamoud, Executive Vice-President, Global Supply Chain at Schneider Electric. “We always consider decarbonization, circularity, safety, and biodiversity preservation in our decision-making and supplier relationships. In a context of ongoing supply chain disruption caused by the pandemic, we value the open collaboration with the supply chain community at the GSSC Summit and are honored to receive this recognition.” In January 2021, Schneider was also recognized by Corporate Knights as the most sustainable corporation in the world and in May, Schneider ranked fourthin the Top 25 Corporate Supply Chains ranking by Gartner. To learn more, visit www.se.com Download the full release here View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Schneider Electric on 3blmedia.com

June 24, 2021 09:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Powering Human Progress: Chevron's 2020 Corporate Sustainability Report

Chevron Corporation

Progress requires action. In our 2020 Corporate Sustainability Report read about the actions we’re taking to help achieve our environmental, social and governance goals. Download Chevron's 2020 Sustainability Report About Chevron Corporation Chevron Corporation is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company’s operations. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Chevron Corporation on 3blmedia.com

June 24, 2021 09:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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COVID-19 & Racial Justice Movement Drive Dramatic Shift in Corporate Social Responsibility's Priorities; Support of Racial Equity Now a Long-Term Priority

ACCP

BOSTON and WASHINGTON, June 24, 2021 /3BL Media/ - The pandemic, the economic downturn, and racial justice movement are transforming corporate social responsibility (CSR) like never before. Amid the impassioned cries to end systemic racism, new research jointly commissioned by the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) and Rocket Social Impact reveals 64% of CSR leaders say racial justice is a new long-term CSR priority, with nearly half (45%) reporting increased funding and 79% reporting increased CSR integration with company diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Further, 62% of CSR leaders polled indicate that they have added a racial equity lens to philanthropic funding decisions within their current focus areas. More than half (53%) of businesses are funding new nonprofits with a racial-equity mission; and one-in-four businesses (24%) are prioritizing support of BIPOC-led organizations. According to Carolyn Berkowitz, CEO, ACCP, “The events of 2020 have forever changed corporations and how they view their responsibility to society. These survey findings show that advancing racial equity will remain a corporate priority for the long-term. Companies are infusing racial equity into existing initiatives as well as their future strategies, investments, and approaches to measuring impact.” Corporate Responsibility Role Elevated; Demand for Increased Impact The convergence of a pandemic, economic crisis and a fervent call for racial equity is elevating the role of CSR across company disciplines and amplifying demands for increased impact. Most notably: 86% - Have or will increase integration with internal DEI, HR, ESG functions or all 51% - Company leaders demand increased integration 52% - Increased access to the C-suite 43% - Heightened demand for CSR outcome measures 15% - CSR team growth “Corporations stepped up in 2020 to address the immediate needs in their community and workforce as a result of the pandemic and corresponding economic fallout,” said Leanne Posko, Director, Community Relations at Capital One “Similarly, many corporations, including Capital One, made advancing equity a long-term priority. Corporate business strategy and corporate social responsibility have never been so aligned.” Added Anita Whitehead, Board Chair, KPMG US Foundation, “The 2020 pandemic and racial justice movement prompted the KPMG US Foundation to focus resources to nonprofit organizations supporting community healing and mental health, justice and reform, and access and opportunity. We also felt compelled to adjust our priorities and refresh our vision. The first significant outcomes of that work are the 2020 Transparency Report and the adoption of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy, Accelerate 2025.” Link to Full Report: https://accp.org/resources/csr-resources/data-research/the-impact-of-pandemic-racial-justice-movement-on-csr/ Wednesday June 30 https://my.accp.org/nc__event?id=a0l4x000002v94UAAQ About the Survey: The online survey was conducted April 5 – May 4, 2021, with 100 CSR executives (SVP and director level) from 100 companies representing a range of industries and sizes. Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals is the membership association for companies committed to corporate citizenship, and a career-long resource for purpose-driven professionals. ACCP advances the field of corporate citizenship and serves as a strategic resource for its community of impact-driven professionals from 215 member companies—including Fortune 500s and mid-size companies—so that they can do the greatest good in their companies, their communities, and around the world. Rocket Social Impact A leading social impact consultancy on a mission to help companies take their corporate social responsibility further, faster. ### View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from ACCP on 3blmedia.com

June 24, 2021 09:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Creating Community, Connections, and Chosen Family With Booz Allen for Pride 2021

Booz Allen Hamilton

“This Pride month is about legacy. It’s about the sheer gift of existence and survival when sometimes you’re going up against a society that would prefer that you’re not you. It’s about gratitude for the strides we've made towards equality and paying it forward.” Booz Allen Associate and GLOBE+ Co-Chair Dominique Chamely “ We are who we are, we’re here, and we’re bringing our full selves not just to the parade but to work, too.” Booz Allen Associate and GLOBE+ Co-Chair Taylor Montgomery Booz Allen Associates Dominique Chamely and Taylor Montgomery both worked as community organizers before joining the firm. Today, as the world emerges from an uncommonly challenging year, they’re building community inside and outside of Booz Allen as co-chairs of GLOBE+, the firm’s LGBTQ+ business resource group (BRG). Here Chamely and Montgomery talk about the firm’s activities for Pride Month, the BRG’s goals for the year ahead, and what Pride means in 2021. “Come as you are, you are welcome here” Pride Month every June commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and how members of the LGBTQ+ community have come together and supported each other since then, through the AIDS epidemic, battles for equality and acceptance, and beyond. After the challenges and isolation of an uncommonly tumultuous year, Booz Allen’s Pride theme for 2021 is Pride Springs Forth. While many activities are still virtual due to COVID-19, GLOBE+’s core focus is connection, “helping people reconnect and rebuild their sense of community post-COVID,” Chamely said. Events include: A storytelling workshop An intersectionality roundtable Online mindfulness, workout, and wellness sessions Regional and firm-wide social events The “Whatever Makes You Happy” Hour, which Chamely calls “a tongue-in- cheek way to say come as you are, you’re welcome here” “There’s a sense of emergence, of coming out in all ways this month—coming out from our homes and reemerging into the world as we are,” Montgomery said. “We’ve made progress worth celebrating once again this month, and we should take joy in the prospect of building on that journey for an even greater good,” said Booz Allen Senior Vice President and GLOBE+ Executive Sponsor Linda Asher. The importance of mental health and chosen family Montgomery noted that Pride Month follows Mental Health Awareness Month in May. “They’re right next to each other and tied together,” he said. The history of stigma, shame, discrimination, and violence toward LGBTQ+ people make mental health resources particularly critical for the LGBTQ+ community, he and Chamely explained. For example, LGB adults are twice as likely and transgender adults four times as likely to experience a mental health condition, and LGBTQ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness due to family rejection. Studies indicate that 40% of homeless youth are LGBTQ+. Chosen family—a community of choice—is a lifeline as well. “Made visible by shows like “Queer as Folk,” and “Pose,’ the queer community has a legacy of looking out for each other,” Chamely said. “It was and is a necessity, not a luxury--coming out didn’t come with an expectation of familial support. Our community came together to navigate a world that didn’t welcome us as we are. It’s been a long road, and we owe the rights we have today to our queer ancestors who paved a path." Chamely talked about how the BRG is focusing its communications and events around the idea of chosen family, celebrating the strength and resilience of bonds formed among members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking to affirm, uplift, and support one another. And chosen family can include families of origin, many of whom extend their support beyond their own children. In pre-COVID-19 days, when Pride Parades were in-person events, Montgomery’s mother and stepmother would join him to march, giving hugs and extending support to anyone who wanted a “mom hug”. “They love me unconditionally, and they’ve come to understand that not everyone has that,” Montgomery said. “Everybody deserves the opportunity to be supported and have the chance to grow into their authentic selves, no matter what your community of origin is like,” Chamely said. “You should always have the opportunity to create a community of choice.” Visibility, accountability, and becoming stronger together For over 20 years, GLOBE+ has furthered such a philosophy of inclusion and acceptance, inside and outside of Booz Allen, playing a pivotal role in the firm receiving such honors as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by Human Rights Campaign for 11 consecutive years; a Forbes 2021 Top Employer for Diversity; and added to the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, among other prestigious, inclusion-focused awards. “There’s been some discourse with the corporatization of Pride Month. Corporate rainbows and t-shirts are great, but what are companies doing outside of June?” At GLOBE+, Montgomery said, “We see our jobs as being visible, but we’re also holding the firm accountable for the promises we are making to our community.” For LGBTQ+ employees at Booz Allen, Chamely said, “if a resource isn’t meeting the needs you have, we have the opportunity to work with senior leadership on how that can be addressed.” “There are no shortcuts to being your full self. Each person has to do their work, and we can provide resources for what folks are facing along the way,” she said, citing how GLOBE+ through its seven committees work to facilitate a growing range of volunteering, recruiting, professional development, and advocacy activities, often in partnership with Booz Allen’s other BRGs and employee networks. Chamely calls the BRG’s strategy in the years ahead “a community-centered, capacity-building model with an intersectionality focus.” “We’re always stronger together,” she said. Read more about GLOBE+ and diversity, equity, and inclusion at Booz Allen. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Booz Allen Hamilton on 3blmedia.com

June 24, 2021 08:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Improving Financial Health, the Experian Way

3BL Alerts

Experian’s 2021 Sustainable Business Report highlights the work the organisation has been doing using its data and analytics services to help the world combat the Covid-19 crisis. With a culture of social innovation running through the very heart of the company, the world’s leading information services provider has mobilised it’s data and technology services to help governments, NGOs and public services plan and respond to the unfolding pandemic, whilst launching a series of successful partnership programmes to help support global financial health Brian Cassin, Experian’s CEO, said “It’s my privilege to lead a business with social purpose at its core. We’re unlocking the power of data to create a better tomorrow for societies, consumers, clients, colleagues and communities around the world. In short, we’re using data for good.” Core business Sustainability runs through everything Experian does, and is evident in the products it offers to help its consumers and clients. Experian puts customer needs at the heart of its innovation culture to create solutions to overcome challenges and help people improve their financial lives. Experian’s 2021 Sustainable Business Report focuses in on examples like Experian Boost which has played a significant role in improving consumer credit scores in the US and UK. Over 110m consumers are now using Experian platforms to help them understand and manage their credit profiles. Social Innovation Experian’s Social Innovation programme provides funding to new product ideas designed specifically to positively impact the financial wellbeing of communities around the globe, particularly those from low income backgrounds. In the last year Experian’s Social Innovation products have reached a further 28m people. This takes the total to 61m people reached through its Social Innovation portfolio since 2013, keeping it on track to hit its goal of reaching 100m people by 2025. Community Investment Experian’s community investment focuses on financial education and other causes aligned to the its business. Throughout the pandemic Experian has provided free products and its employees have volunteered 21,000 hours to support consumers, businesses, NGOs and governments. In total Experian contributed over $12m to society in the last year. A key development through the pandemic was the development of Experian’s global financial recovery programme, United for Financial Health. Through 11 charitable partnerships in the UK&I, the US and Brazil this programme aimed to reach 15m people and actually managed to reach 35m people. Experian has now set a target of reaching 100m by 2024 through United for Financial Health and will extend its partnerships into Asia Pacific and EMEA in 2021. View Experian’s full 2021 Sustainable Business Report, ‘Financial Health for All’, here, which also includes Experian’s broader ESG commitments. You can also read more about Experian’s broader ESG approach in its newly-launched Annual Report. Media Contact Nick Jones View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from 3BL Alerts on 3blmedia.com

June 24, 2021 03:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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