2022 ESG Report Introduction About this Report About Manulife CEO’s Message Global Trends Influencing our Strategy Our Impact Agenda ESG Material Topics Supporting the SDGs ESG at Manulife Environmental Social Governance Performance Data Abbreviations and Acronyms Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals Through our Impact Agenda commitments, we are well-positioned to contribute toward eleven UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are most relevant to our business and where we believe we have the greatest opportunity to make an impact . SDG Our Impact Learn More Zero hunger We have partnered with industry leaders and community investments partners to provide food security solutions to individuals most in need. Additionally, we support the research and scaling of agricultural solutions through our asset management efforts. Community Investment – Empower Sustained Health and Well-being Good health and well-being As a leading life insurer, we promote and foster an environment in which our employees, customers, and local community members are empowered to live healthy lives, both physically and mentally, through our products and services. Community Investment Wellness, Health and Safety Customer experience and well-being Gender equality We aspire to create an inclusive and safe workplace culture through our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. We help remove barriers by empowering women within our organization, our communities, and our customers by providing resources and opportunities to support them. We also encourage gender representation on public company boards through our stewardship activities in our asset management business. Impact Agenda Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Clean water and sanitation We protect and improve watersheds and sensitive lands by adhering to strict water and land management policies and best practices. We offer an investment product that focuses on companies tackling water-related challenge 15 . Environmental Nature and Biodiversity Affordable and clean energy We manage, invest in, and provide products that support sustainable energy resources, solutions, and technologies aimed towards the transition to net zero. Manulife Investment Management’s Climate Bond and Climate Equity investment strategies are focused in part on providing climate solutions to clients. Environmental SDG Our Impact Learn More Decent work and economic growth We provide access to employment, promote financial inclusivity, and support education targeting underrepresented communities through our corporate and community investment initiatives. Impact Agenda Community Investment Financial Inclusion Reduced inequalities We provide increasingly digitized and accessible products and services within our operating markets, aiming to reduce and remove barriers to increase economic opportunity for our client base. Within our organization, a well-connected and strong network of Employee Resource Groups champion our diversity, equity, and inclusion values and culture. Community Investment Financial Inclusion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Sustainable cities and communities We are committed to supporting and strengthening the local and indigenous communities where we work and live. We provide employment opportunities, share public use of our land, and support local causes and events. Community Investment Climate action We are taking steps to reduce our environmental footprint by incorporating climate considerations into our decision-making processes, asset operations and management, and the development of our financial products and services. Through Manulife Investment Management, we offer climate-focused public equity and public bond investment strategies. Environmental Climate Action Plan Life on land We operate sustainable timberland and agriculture assets and invest in nature-based solutions to support healthy systems and protect sensitive land and biodiversity. This includes a Timberland and Agriculture Deforestation Policy . Environmental Partnership for the goals We work and engage with partners, stakeholders, and peers to understand and influence change within our industries and areas of expertise. We believe collaborative work and continuous engagement helps better inform and drive our sustainability efforts. Partnerships Engagements Public Policy ESG at Manulife 15 This product is offered in limited jurisdictions and is not available to all investors globally. 10