A Message From Our President and CEO At The Standard, we help people achieve fnancial In addition, you’ll learn more about our renewed focus well-being and peace of mind. on two other SDGs: • Sustainable Cities and Communities Our company was founded in 1906 in Portland, • Oregon, with a focus on local service and giving back Good Health and Well-Being to the community. We’ve certainly grown since then, with millions of customers across the country and Another achievement I’m particularly proud of is our employees working in almost every state, but we are 2022 recognition as a Best Place to Work for Disability still guided by this commitment to our customers and Inclusion by the American Association of People our communities. with Disabilities and our 100% score on the Disability Equality Index. Helping people who have experienced a Honoring that commitment requires fnancial strength, disabling event is a core part of our business. Focusing operational stability, expertise and integrity along with on an inclusive workplace ensures we have the ensuring our actions contribute to a sustainable future. experience and empathy to make a real difference for our customers. In this report, you’ll learn about some of The Standard’s environmental, social and governance activities in 2022 We’re excited and energized by this work because it Dan McMillan refects who we are as a company. At The Standard, that helped ensure we can always be there for those President and CEO we strive to take care of our customers and each other, who rely on us. The report highlights how we support our communities and the environment we all share. We a healthier environment, stronger communities, an inclusive culture and a governance approach aligned are driven to make a difference. with our strong, shared values. I’m glad you are taking the time to learn more about I’m especially pleased with the work we did last year how we give back. to inventory our greenhouse gas emissions. With this data, we can better understand how our sustainability efforts reduce our carbon footprint. This aligns with our work supporting the United Nations sustainable development goals on climate change. 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report 1