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2020 Corporate Citizenship Report DATE: 04.13.2017 JOB Nº: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Harman Master Logo Standards FILE NAME: Harman Primary Corporate Logo CMYK.eps PRINT METHOD: Varies TOTAL COLORS: Varies 100C/30M/0Y/20K 85C/11M/0Y/0K 0C/0M/0Y/100K GLOBAL PURPOSE & SUSTAINABILITY DRIVING FORWARD Driving sustainability is more than just the right thing to do. It is a business imperative, and will only become more crucial in years to come. See how HARMAN is taking proactive measures to advance our position as a responsible corporate citizen. 2020 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP REPORT PRESIDENT & ABOUT CORPORATE CEO MESSAGE HARMAN CITIZENSHIP PEOPLE PLANET PERFORMANCE Employees Environment Products & Innovation Governance Supply Chain 2020 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP REPORT PRESIDENT & CEO MESSAGE ABOUT HARMAN CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP PEOPLE PLANET PERFORMANCE DATE: 04.13.2017 JOB Nº: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Harman Master Logo Standards FILE NAME: Harman Primary Corporate Logo CMYK.eps PRINT METHOD: Varies TOTAL COLORS: Varies 100C/30M/0Y/20K 85C/11M/0Y/0K 0C/0M/0Y/100K PRESIDENT & CEO MESSAGE To Our Associates, Communities and Stakeholders: More than ever, as the COVID-19 pandemic affected workers faced shortages of protective equipment at the strategies. Our cross-functional and multi-divisional moni- to donate thousands of headphones to help students learn our business, supply chain, employees and custom- height of the COVID pandemic, our colleagues in Europe toring system revealed that between 2018 and 2019, our at home. Additionally, we continued to partner with 1,000 ers, we are reminded of how connected we all are used 3D printers to make facemasks for healthcare workers absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions decreased six Dreams Fund to help young women pursue careers in and our shared responsibilities to one another and who were treating hospitalized patients. On a global level, percent, our waste generation decreased by two percent, STEM by funding micro-grants. our communities. we supported World Health Organization and UNICEF’s and we eliminated or avoided 2,161 metric tons CO2e. COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund to help them deliver While we are proud of these improvements, we know that Recognizing our accomplishments is important, but it’s I’m pleased to share HARMAN’s most recent Corporate hundreds of millions of protective items for healthcare we have opportunities to do even better. In 2020, Harman also critical to take further action and acknowledge that Citizenship Report reflecting our progress over the past workers along with urgently needed medical equipment commissioned an Energy Study to make initial steps there’s much more to be done. After all, sustainability is two years. We have continued to advance our sustainability and hygiene supplies to fight COVID-19. towards the development of a timebound energy goal that about ensuring the well-being of people and communities practices thanks to the dedication and purpose-driven will be defined and actioned in 2021. around the world and about future-proofing organizations passion of our employees. More personally, HARMAN is dedicated to providing by addressing environmental, social and governance issues. a safe and diverse workplace in which every employee HARMAN’s commitment to sustainability and increasing With consumer expectations, digital communication and Engaging with the communities in which we operate, our can thrive and grow. We provide a multitude of learning demand for green products inspired the JBL Flip 5 Eco society evolving at lightning speed, we must hold true to We are proud“ of the gains employees around the world and our planet’s environ- experiences, professional training, and career development edition, HARMAN’s first portable Bluetooth speaker made this commitment. ment are all central to HARMAN’s core mission and opportunities. Harman promotes inclusion, allyship, and out of 90% recycled plastic. Other recent products that we’ve made, but we also global purpose: to connect people by creating meaningful, supportive training through HARMAN University. We offer prioritize sustainability and responsible sourcing include As we navigate these unprecedented times together, recognize that we are on personalized experiences. This purpose has helped distin- employees the opportunity to acquire skills and tools to our EV Plus+ solutions that deliver premium in-cabin upholding our sustainability commitments is one way we guish our reputation with our suppliers, customers and grow professionally as well as expand their perspective on experiences for eco-conscious consumers as well as can make a difference today—and for future generations. a journey of continuous within our communities for more than 60 years. empowerment and equality. For example, in 2020, more HARMAN’s energy efficient amplifiers and shift towards I look forward to continuing our corporate citizenship than 100 female employees received micro mentoring sustainable packaging. journey together. improvement. We are proud of the gains we’ve made, but we also recog- from women at manager level and above. We also estab- nize that we are on a journey of continuous improvement. lished our HARMAN Black Professionals Network that en- Our philanthropy is centered on our global cause initiative, This report covers progress and examples from the past sures that our hiring process is equitable, that we support HARMAN Inspired, which collaborates with partners two years – highlighting key areas of focus for HARMAN. the development and advancement of Black employees, to empower the next generation of technology leaders ” through unique, immersive and meaningful experiences in There are three overarching values we focus on as an or- that we retain Black talent through a fair and inclusive envi- Michael Mauser music education, technology and community service. ganization: to be ethical, inclusive, and accountable. At HAR- ronment, and that our culture is supportive both internally President and Chief Executive Officer and externally. MAN, people are the root of each of these strategic focus Knowing that we’re stronger together, HARMAN supports areas, and our employees embody these values. This focus Environmental stewardship is critical to our success – in the work of nonprofit partners around the world. Recent- extends from our business operations to the communities our business and communities. Tracking our environmental ly, HARMAN Inspired collaborated with music education in which we live and operate. As many critical front-line performance plays a key role in our high-level business nonprofit Little Kids Rock and our JBL brand ambassadors 1 2020 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP REPORT PRESIDENT & CEO MESSAGE ABOUT HARMAN CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP PEOPLE PLANET PERFORMANCE DATE: 04.13.2017 JOB Nº: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Harman Master Logo Standards FILE NAME: Harman Primary Corporate Logo CMYK.eps PRINT METHOD: Varies TOTAL COLORS: Varies 100C/30M/0Y/20K 85C/11M/0Y/0K 0C/0M/0Y/100K ABOUT CORPORATE HARMAN CITIZENSHIP HARMAN International (HARMAN) reinvents smart consumer We are proud to operate in more than 30 countries, spread across the We believe that by focusing our internal efforts on what is most material to • Serve as responsible corporate citizens in our communities experiences that make life easier, productive and entertaining – at home, Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Australia. Our dedica- our business, we can lessen our environmental impact and have a positive • Advance our workplace related to diversity, equity and inclusion in the car or on the go. We design, manufacture and engineer connect- tion to learning, growth, and high-quality products has led to the creation impact on the world. That’s why we are working on developing a focused (DE&I) ed products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises of more than 6,500 patents and patents pending, and more than 80% of sustainability strategy at HARMAN. This process requires strategic planning worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, luxury cars are now equipped with our premium systems. that mobilizes all cross-functional global teams to identify environmental, Being a responsible corporate citizen means balancing the expectations of enterprise automation solutions, and services supporting the Internet of social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities throughout our op- business, stakeholders, and communities. Driving sustainability is an ongoing Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, In 2020, we restructured our company by merging four business divisions erations and value chain. During the past two years, we have relied on this challenge that requires constant collaboration between all parties. To address JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by au- into two: Automotive and Lifestyle. The new Automotive division evolving framework to: this critical priority, we empower our customers, suppliers, and external diophiles, musicians, and the entertainment venues where they perform combines the Connected Car and Connected Services divisions with resources to help us continuously improve. We actively work with third-par- • Manage frequent customer ESG and sustainability questionnaires around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today the automotive-related activities of Audio Services. This modification ty rating agencies and consistently challenge ourselves to ensure that our are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems.