2021 Stakeholder Sustainability Report

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO 2021 SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT MOODY'S BETTER BUSINESS BETTER LIVES BETTER SOLUTIONS APPENDIX Moody's 2021 Stakeholder Sustainability Report 72 Helping young people reach their potential We are helping young people from under-resourced communities pursue careers in finance, technology and economics - and build brighter futures as the leaders of tomorrow. Moody's HerCapital Program Moody's HerCapital Program launched in 2021 in partnership with Sponsors of Educational Opportunity (SEO). The six-month program aims to build the confidence of women leaders entering finance, tech and economics by focusing on various soft, technical and professional skills. The current cohort of more than 160 female students — most of whom are from historically underrepresented groups-attend 51 universities in Belgium, the U.K. and Germany. In addition to authentic exposure to the financial services industry, the program offers opportunities for internships with Moody's. 2021 focus area summary¹ Key impact metrics: $1.1 million invested 7 countries served 100% efficacy rate Beneficiaries: 10,000 total reach 75% female Supporting social equality and the environment When distributing our grants, we support social equality and the environment in our communities, prioritizing local organizations that build inclusive and resilient communities, particularly in emerging economies. Fundación MarViva By partnering with Fundación MarViva, we worked to elevate sustainable fishing practices and provide e-commerce tools for environmentally responsible artisanal fishermen in Latin America to grow their businesses. The promotion of marine sustainability and the support of coastal families, many of whom are living in extreme poverty, help to build more inclusive and resilient communities at the local level. Additionally, Moody's employees engaged in skill-based volunteering events aimed at helping MarViva tackle some of its organizational strengthening needs through, for example, virtual training sessions. 2021 focus area summary¹ Key impact metrics: $ $308,000 invested 37 countries served 100% efficacy rate Beneficiaries: 62,000 total reach 57% female 1 Measured using Mission Measurement's Impact Genome Project methodology. Data is reflective of programming that was active in the calendar year and is not reflective of all Moody's grant partners. More information about our grant-giving guidelines and each of our beneficiary organizations can be found on the Moody's Foundation webpage.

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