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 19 19 Below are select examples of how we addressed stakeholder feedback in 2021. Customers Investors Communities » Continued to invest in our ESG capabilities and best practices by enhancing and launching a wide range ESG and climate solutions; >>> Published our EEO-1 data publicly for the first time; >>> of Worked with eight Reshape Tomorrow™ partners in communities around the world; >>> >>> » Submitted our Decarbonization Plan to a stockholder advisory vote at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders; » Supported the education of and investment in people of color, women and members of under- resourced groups; and >>> >>> Produced a first-of-its-kind report incorporating insights from across the enterprise, Ready or Not?: Sector Performance in a Zero-Carbon World; Acquired RMS, a leader in climate and natural disaster risk modeling and analytics; and >>> Held calls with investors on ESG and sustainability, including our environmental commitments and disclosure of DE&I data; and Significantly enhanced our sustainability and ESG content in our investor relations materials, including our website, disclosures and presentations. » >>> Expanded our Creating Opportunities for Racial Equity (CORE) program, which has deposited a cumulative $10 million in Black-owned banks as of 2021. Employees¹ >>> Expanded the Moody's Moments that Matter virtual work wellness series; Launched a new global performance management system in response to feedback from our employee survey and pulse assessments; and Established our employee learning and development program, Moody's University (Moody's U), to provide more accessible training for employees seeking career advancement and development opportunities. >>> For more, see Moody's Investor Relations website. Suppliers » Engaged nearly 500 of our top suppliers and requested they participate in the annual CDP disclosure; » Increased percentage of suppliers by spend who have science-based targets to 28%; and » Continued to encourage diverse supplier spend through our Supplier Diversity Program. Awarded over $3 million in Moody's Foundation grants. Policy influencers » » >>> Participated in road-testing the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTI) Net-Zero Standard and contributed to the SBTI Net-Zero Foundations for Financial Institutions Draft for public consultation; Launched, as a founding member, the Net Zero Financial Services Provider Alliance as part of the GFANZ; Joined the TNFD to help develop a reporting framework; and Contributed to COP26 discussions on the challenges faced by companies and investors on adoption and acceleration of net-zero targets. Government and regulators Proposed public funding programs for increased access to capital and greater financial independence for women in a joint Women Empowerment Manifesto signed by the G20 Business Advisory Council; and Engaged with regulators on issues of public policy affecting Moody's globally, including capital markets, data and technology, economic recovery and ESG and climate risk policy. To dive into our latest insights and analysis on the key trends shaping ESG, climate risk and sustainable finance globally, visit our Insights & Analysis hub. 1 Refers to employees on Moody's payroll.

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