The Worlds Most Ethical Companies A Guide to

The World’s Most Ethical Companies® A Guide to Applying in 2021 Webcast | Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Speakers Michael Byrne Senior Vice President Douglas Allen Director, Data & Services Ethisphere Neal Thurston Director, Data & Services Ethisphere 2

Today’s Agenda 1. An Introduction to Ethisphere & the World’s Most Ethical Companies Process 2. Why Apply? 3. Components of an Application and What Gets Evaluated 4. Changes to the 2021 Application Process & Methodology 5. How to Get Started and Common Pitfalls and Challenges 6. Important Dates 3

Who is This Presentation For? The Veterans “I applied last year and am ready for 2021! What’s new? ” The Rookies “This is our first year applying. How do we begin? ” The Curious “My supplier/customer mentioned WME. What is this? ” What’s Changed for 2021? What is Evaluated? Why Should I Participate? 2020/2021 Important Dates How Do I Apply? What is Evaluated? Avoiding Common Pitfalls How Do I Get Started? 4

Ethisphere is the Global Leader in Advancing the Standards of Ethical Business Practices MEASURE AGAINST STANDARDS RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE INSPIRE ADVANCEMENT 5

What is the World’s Most Ethical Companies® Program? 1 Celebration & Recognition of Your Efforts 2 Measurement & Benchmarking 3 Vetted Data & Trusted Insights 6

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Beyond the List: Benefits of Participation Benefits of Applying Benefits from Ethisphere • The EQ Survey provides a structure to review and understand your programs • Scorecard to compare your programs to those included on WME List • Learn by reading the questions • WME 2021 Insights Series of Reports, Webcasts • Learn by answering the questions (working with various functions) • BELA Member Focused Facts Report, Benchmarking 8

What is Evaluated? The WMEC process evaluates a company’s performance using hundreds of inputs organized into five weighted categories. Evaluation Section Application Weight Ethics and Compliance Program 35% Ethical Culture 20% Environmental & Social Impact 20% Corporate Governance Leadership and Reputation 15% 10% 9

How Are Companies Evaluated? 1 Self-Reported EQ Score generated from questionnaire results 2 Documentation reviewed to attest to the quality of program and related elements and qualitatively scored 3 Adverse media search with five-year lookback period and review of outstanding litigation, history of misconduct, overall ethical track record using public sources and Factiva 4 EQ survey, documentation, and research combines to arrive at a final EQ score 5 Final EQ score is evaluated in the context of like-applicants 10

What is Contained in the Ethics Quotient Survey? Ethics Quotient Survey Section 1. Introduction 4 A. Program Structure, Resources, Oversight 2. Organizational Profile 4 B. Due Care 3. Corporate Governance 4 C. Written Standards 4. Ethics and Compliance Program 4 D. E&C Training, Communications & Awareness 5. Third Party Management 4 E. Detection, Monitoring & Auditing 6. Impact Assessment and Reporting* 4 F. Enforcement, Discipline & Incentives 7. Leadership and Reputation 4 G. Measuring Ethical Culture 8. Conclusion *formerly Citizenship, Sustainability, and Corporate Responsibility 11

What Documentation is Requested? § Documentation to supplement EQ survey answers and show us the quality of your programs and practices § Quality over quantity § Not every section needs documentation! § Preferred secure file upload service: Box § Redact as needed § Follow the Guidelines closely: 1. How to submit documents to Ethisphere 2. Suggested methods for organizing documents 3. List of recommended documents to submit § Ask questions! 12

What’s Changed for 2021? Ethics Quotient Questionnaire Documentation Requirements Annotated document for easy identification of year-over-year changes § More focused requests § Fewer documents required Address COVID-19 pandemic challenges Document Upload § Dedicated and secured Box upload area § Clarifications to questions and responses § Submit documents into section folders § New Impact Reporting and Assessment section Dashboard § § New portal to simplify the applicant experience § Displays application status § Introduction webcast in October New survey interface 13

How Do I Apply? 1. Complete the 2021 Ethics Quotient® Questionnaire 2. Gather and submit supporting documentation 3. Submit the application processing fee All materials due on or before Friday, November 13, 2020 at 11: 59 p. m. EST 14

I’m Ready. What Should I Do First? 1. Confirm Organization Eligibility § Any company, public or private, for-profit or not-for-profit, based anywhere in the world, is eligible to participate § Non-profit colleges and universities, governmental agencies, government majority owned companies, and NGOs are not eligible 2. Review Application Materials § Previous honoree? Your application has been sent automatically § Viewing this live? Link to form will be sent in follow up email § Listening to a recording? Register at: www. worldsmostethicalcompanies. com 3. Review the FAQs 15

Avoiding Common Application Pitfalls § Start early! § Use PDF version of the Ethics Quotient survey to solicit input and prepare responses in advance of completing the online survey § Heed the FAQ section of Ethisphere’s WME website § Designate a single individual to own the survey and application process § Lean on the documentation guidelines as you organize and prepare your submission § Request a copy of your previous EQ survey results § Save a record of your application and materials for future years Questions? We’re here! Reach the team at WMEapplications@ethisphere. com 16

What Does it Cost to Apply? $3, 000 Administrative Fee • Only required fee to participate • The same fee regardless of organization • Unchanged from 2019 and 2020 application years Optional Logo Licensing Fees for Honorees Optional Benchmarking Services 17

2020/2021 Important Dates August 7 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies Applications Open January 29* Applicants privately notified of their status November 13 EQ Survey, Documentation, and application fee due by 11: 59 p. m. EST *Date is approximate April 7 & 8 Global Ethics Summit at the Grand Hyatt, New York, NY February 8* Public announcement of 2021 class of World’s Most Ethical Companies April 8 April 5* Ethics Quotient Analytical Scorecards delivered Honorees recognized during Gala Awards Dinner celebration at Cipriani’s, New York April 6* Ethics Quotient Benchmarking sessions available for all applicants (fees may apply) 18

Contact Us Thank You WMEapplications@ethisphere. co m