Environment

As demand for the world's resources increases, we will continue to do our part to sustain the environment. We have developed specific guidelines to ensure that we are being an environmentally sensitive corporate citizen. BNY Mellon voluntarily measures and reports on its environmental impact, invests in green power, is a signatory of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and is listed in the CDP S&P 500 Carbon Disclosure Leaders Index, comprised of the top 50 environmental companies. By adopting an Environmental Sustainability Statement and setting specific environmental objectives, we have established a solid base upon which to build our environmental sustainability initiatives.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

BNY Mellon's commitment to corporate social responsibility includes the environmentally prudent management of our facilities around the world; collaboration with suppliers to improve our indirect environmental impacts; environmental programs; and education for employees; green investments and socially responsible products offered to clients.

Our Environmental Sustainability Commitments

• Incorporate green building design into existing and new buildings to improve their environmental performance where appropriate
• Measure and reduce our greenhouse gases
• Decrease our paper use and increase sourcing of post-consumer recycled products
• Collaborate with suppliers to purchase and use products/services that reduce any impact on the environment
• Develop an education program for employees to positively impact the environment in their work lives
• Research and develop products and services for our marketplace that support environmental sustainability
• Publicly report on our environmental progress at least once a year

2010 Plans

• Continue to evaluate all ENERGY STAR facilities for LEED Existing Building certification
• Implement a corporate "green cleaning" policy at all owned and controlled facilities
• Develop a sustainability profile for domestic leased facilities greater than 20,000 square feet
• Evaluate lighting and retrofit opportunities throughout all owned and controlled facilities
• Develop green design and construction guidelines for projects in owned and controlled facilities
• Continue to engage employees in efforts to reduce paper use and waste and increase recycling