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Contents ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP .....................................3 INTERNATIONAL LABOR STANDARDS ...............................3 WORKPLACE PRACTICE ...................................................16 PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ........20 DISNEY’S COMMITMENT TO CREATING INSPIRATION & PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES ..........................................24 SELF THOUGHTS ..............................................................28 REFERENCES ....................................................................33

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

Disney’s commitment to environmental stewardship focuses on using resources wisely and protecting the planet as they operate and grow their business. Current scientific findings indicate that reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are required to avert accelerated climate change. The scarcity of natural resources and threats to ecosystems and biodiversity are serious environmental issues. Recent events, from extreme weather events to severe droughts to the decline in summer Arctic sea ice extent, all illustrate the severe consequences and devastating impacts of climate change. These challenges demand fundamental changes in the way society, including businesses, uses natural resources. Disney adopted and began reporting on its first set of environmental targets in 2009. Since many of these targets were due in 2012 and 2013, they entered a yearlong process to revamp their environmental commitments during 2013. They wanted to build on key insights from the first generation of targets to create an updated set of long-term goals and environmental targets that are grounded in the current environmental context. The key to this process was the involvement and guidance of their business segments. They intend that these goals and targets will continue to drive innovation across their business segments. Their previous set of goals were: • Achieve zero net direct greenhouse gas emissions • Reduce indirect greenhouse gas emissions from electricity usage • Send zero waste to landfills • Have a net positive impact on ecosystems • Minimize water use 3

• Minimize product footprint Disney newly updated long-term goals for environmental stewardship are: • Zero net greenhouse gas emissions • Zero waste • Conserve water resources EMISSIONS

Disney’s strategy for meeting their long-term emissions goal of zero net greenhouse gas emissions follows the hierarchy of avoiding emissions, reducing emissions through efficiencies, replacing high carbon fuels with low-carbon alternatives, seeking alternative technologies, then using certified carbon credits for remaining emissions. While they are focused on improving their existing assets, they also drive sustainability in new projects by integrating the evaluation and selection of sustainable solutions into the capital funding process. TARGET: By 2020 reduce net emissions by 50% from 2012 total levels. • In 2014 Disney reduced its net emissions by 31% from 2012 levels. • 2014, one megawatt (MW) fuel cell was installed at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California. The fuel cell will help supplement electricity use throughout the campus.)

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In 2015 they reduced their net emissions by 36% from 2012 levels. 4

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In 2016 they reduced their net emissions by 37% from 2012 levels.

In 2017 they reduced their net emissions by 41% from 2012 levels. In 2018 they reduced their net emissions by 44% from 2012 levels. By supporting carbon reduction projects around the world, they have prevented the release of 3.5 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents (equal to the emissions from the annual electricity consumption of half a million homes) in the period between 2012– 2017, to help meet their emissions reduction objective. • •

WASTE

Disney observes the waste management hierarchy of reducing, reusing, recycling, composting, nonthermal waste-to-energy, and thermal waste-to-energy programs. Developing a robust recycling program is a priority at their Theme Parks and Resorts. While the target focuses on operational waste, they also divert waste from construction, achieving a 92% diversion rate from construction projects reporting in 2017.

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During the last quarter of 2014, they diverted 48% of waste from landfills and incineration In 2016 they diverted 45% of operational waste from landfills and incineration.

In 2017 they achieved a 46% diversion rate of operational waste, generated from their Theme Parks & Resorts, ESPN, Studios, and office locations. 2017 Environmental Media Awards, 2017 Environmental Leader Project of the Year Award, invest in the implementation of their Paper Stheircing and Use Policy). In 2018 they achieved a 54% diversion rate of operational waste, generated from their Theme Parks & Resorts, studios, and office locations.

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WATER

At Disney, they recognize that water is a precious resource for their operations and the communities in which they operate. They manage water in their current operations by measuring Disney’s water footprint, conserving water, and transitioning operations to non-potable water where possible. Since 2013, their Corporate facilities have been using reclaimed water for irrigation and cooling towers to reduce potable water consumption. TARGET: maintain potable water consumption at 2013 levels at existing sites. Develop Water Conservation Plans for new sites. • In 2014, water consumption was recorded at 6.89 billion gallons. This is slightly below their baseline of 6.93 billion gallons • In 2016, potable water consumption was at 7.15 billion gallons — slightly higher than the 2013 baseline. Shanghai Disney Resort was opened in 2016, and water conservation plans are in development.

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In 2017 they maintained water consumption at 2013 levels while realizing a 1.8% decrease in water use from the prior year. Shanghai Disney Resort is developing a Water Conservation Plan.

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In 2018 they reduced potable water consumption by 5.8% compared to the 2013 baseline. Shanghai Disneyland Resort developed a Water Conservation Plan. (ACHIEVE THE TARGET)

2019 • Celebrate Earth Month at Disneyland Paris through April 30, 2019.

Efforts include inspiring guests with a unique nighttime castle projection pre-show and by taking action around six areas with a long-term focus. Disneyland Paris, Europe’s number one tourist destination, is celebrating Earth Month in its Parks throughout April, continuing Disney’s longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship. From an exclusive and inspiring castle projection show driven by the elegance and wonder of Disneynature films to a practical focus on six commitments, the goal is to make a difference for the future. Throughout the year the company works to take action in six different focus areas including reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GES), moving towards sustainable waste management, conserving water resources, protecting and enriching biodiversity, developing a responsible supply chain and supporting global actions to preserve the

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environment for the future. This month Disneyland Paris will move forward in eliminating single-use plastic waste, a commitment announced last summer. •

Disney Expands Environmental Commitment By Reducing Plastic Waste

Disney announced the next step in its commitment to environmental stewardship. By 2019, the Company will eliminate single-use plastic straws and plastic stirrers at all owned and operated locations across the globe, amounting to a reduction of more than 175 million straws and 13 million stirrers annually. Disney also shared additional plans to reduce plastic waste across its businesses over the next few years by transitioning to refillable in-room amenities in Disney’s hotels and on cruise ships, reducing the number of plastic shopping bags in its parks and on Disney Cruise Line and by completing its work to eliminate polystyrene cups across all of its global owned and operated businesses. In addition to its long-term effort to reduce single-use plastics, the Company will continue to recycle and responsibly dispose of single-use waste that cannot be eliminated.

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INTERNATIONAL LABOR STANDARDS The Walt Disney Company’s International Labor Standards Program seeks to foster safe, inclusive, and respectful workplaces wherever Disney-branded products are produced. The International Labor Standards Program is an important component of The Walt Disney Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility and Responsible Supply Chain efforts. The breadth and diversity of our consumer products business means that Disney-branded products are produced in more than 30,000 factories over 100 countries. As a result, we face unique challenges in achieving and monitoring performance against our high expectations and requirements. The Disney ILS Program has developed many innovative approaches to manage this extended supply chain, and by working with our licensees and vendors as well as our many interested stakeholders, we continue to help foster safe, inclusive and respectful workplaces wherever Disney-branded products are produced. History of the ILS Disney program: •

Disney’s ILS Program was established in 1996 to monitor compliance with labor standards in the vast supply chain for Disney-branded products because Disney is primarily a licensor of intellectual property and does not own or control production facilities.

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Disney-branded products, ILS program has implemented several unique evaluation programs to improve working conditions wherever those products are manufactured.

Disney’s ILS program are managed by a dedicated team of 120 professionals from 12 countries around the world. The content of ILS Disney: Disney’s Code of Ethics sets standards for the production of Disney-branded products. The principles expressed through the Disney Code are following the conventions of the International Labor Organization. Disney’s ILS program requires all Licensees and Contractors to conduct ILS Audit before regular production and ILS Audits as well as provide ILS Audit Reports regularly. This regulation aims to entitle Disney and Licensees and Contractors of Disney enhance the transparency of working conditions of the Facilities where Disney-branded products are produced, and promote a continuous improvement process to meet the provisions of the Disney Code and the goals of the ILS program in fostering a safe, friendly and respectful working environment. As a Licensee or Contractor of Disney, you must ensure that Disney-branded products are manufactured in compliance with the ILS program. This ILS Program Manual outlines the rules for Licensees and Contractors and provides references to help you fulfill your obligations. We would like to encourage you to carefully review this ILS Program Manual

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and ensure that you have the appropriate knowledge, experience, and competence to meet ILS Program expectations. ILS Disney’s general rules: ✓ Select suitable production units and find sources from licensed countries Do not produce Disney-branded products or find providing components sources from countries that are not listed on Disney’s List of Authorized Sourcing Countries. Besides, manufacturing and finding sources from certain Authorized Sourcing Countries are also subject to the conditions are restrictions you must comply with. ✓ Publicize all production units and send the required documents promptly Before starting any activity to produce Disney-branded products, you must disclose each manufacturing facility, regardless of where it is located by sending Disney an application of Facility and Merchandise Authorization (FAMA) promtly. ✓ Get permission from Disney before prodution begins Before starting to produce Disney-branded products at any facility that you plan to use, you must obtain a signed FAMA from Disney. ✓ Manage current compliance and meet the requirements of periodic ILS audits if necessary Implement training courses for facilities that are expected to be used and currently used concerning the rules of the Code, Market Communication System (MSC), and ILS Program. As a Licensee or Contractor, you must provide the Code of Conduct to each of your facilities and ensure that your facilities fully understand Disney’s requirements and regulations. ✓ Fix violations of compliance regulations and stop production is necessary One of the conditions to keep using a production unit is that you as well as Licensee or Contractor who are employing this production unit must handle MCS violations within the specified time in the ILS program, you also need to encourage the improvement of working conditions and compliance with the Code of Conduct. ✓ Promtly notify Disney of production unit changes You must notify Disney on time (within no more than 30 days) when you stop using a facility for any reason and have no reasonable intention of use that facility within 12 months. Benefits of Disney’s ILS Program: ILS program helps to promote the safety and integrity of the workplace at any place that the Disney-branded products are produced. The ILS team includes more than 100 people from 12 countries that focuses on policy development, education, supervision, remediation, participation and communication with external stakeholders. 11

Working conditions at Disney factories are stable and sustainable. Employees are comfortable and secure about the welfare and moraility regime when working in supply chain factories. The ILS program helps unify and manage the entire supply chain of Disneybranded factories in a better way.

Healthy Living Disney Magic of Healthy Living partners with parents to inspire kids to lead healthier lifestyles. Through engaging content, useful tools and unique experiences, this initiative helps parents by making nutritious eating and physical activity more appealing and ‘more fun. A Company – Wide Commiment In 2006, Disney became the first major media company to establish nutrition guidelines, which associate its brands and characters with more nutritionally balanced foods. That year, the Company also announced a commitment to balance the portfolio of U.S. licensed food products with 85 percent meeting the Company’s nutrition guidelines and only 15 percent reserved for special occasion treats. Building on its landmark nutrition guidelines, in 2012 Disney took the next important step to support healthier lifestyles for kids and families. New Food Advertising Standards for Kids Disney is the first major media company to set a new standard for food advertising to kids. By 2015, all advertising, promotions, and sponsorships on Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior, Radio Disney, and relevant Disney-owned online experiences will meet the Company’s updated nutrition guidelines. Mickey Check in the Marketplace Addressing a need for families, Disney introduced the Mickey Check, a new tool that makes it easier to identify nutritious choices in stores, online, and while on vacation at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. By the end of 2012, the Mickey Check will appear on Disney-licensed food products sold at retail, on qualifying recipes on Disney.com and Family.com, and on kids’ meals and fruit carts at Disney Parks and Resorts. Updated Nutrition Guidelines Disney has updated its nutrition guidelines to current standards based on the advice of experts and revised federal guidelines. Updates include reductions in sodium and sugar, and new, well-balanced kids’ breakfast meals in Disney Parks and Resorts. Disney Media Platforms

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Disney’s iconic characters, creativity, and family entertainment platforms offer a unique position from which Disney can help make nutritious eating and physical activity fun. From interstitials featuring First Lady Michelle Obama and young Disney stars to healthy lifestyle messages woven into kids’ programming, Disney’s unique storytelling helps inspire families to lead healthier lifestyles.

Healthy lifestyle messages integrated into kids’ programming, like Disney Junior’s “Doc McStuffins” Disney Consumer Products Disney Consumer Products is a licensor of foods sold at retailers across the U.S. With a focus on offering parents nutritious choices their kids will love, Disney licenses its characters with food and beverages that meet the Company’s nutrition guidelines.

A balanced food portfolio available at U.S. retailers

A focus on fruits and vegetables in stores 13

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Disney continues to add nutritious foods and beverages in its parks and resorts, making healthier options easily accessible for families while on vacation.

Fruit carts readily available Walt Disney Studios With nutrition guidelines for kid-focused food promotions in place since 2006, Disney films and characters are used to promote nutritious options.

Promotions use Disney characters to inspire healthier choices, like Disney•PIXAR’s “Brave” Disney Online Through Magic of Healthy Living, Disney offers a dedicated website for kids (Disney.com/TRYit) and one for parents (Family.com/TRYit) that provide ideas for families to try new foods and fun moves.

Online family destinations offer inspiring tips and tools 14

Creating a Healthier Future for Kids and Families

Disney has granted more than $3.5 million to KaBOOM! to help build playgrounds across the country.

Disney is funding a grant to help University of Colorado identify and report on ways families choose healthier options.

Disney is supporting a Feeding America program that is helping to provide 24-million servings of fruits and vegetables to kids and families.

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WORKPLACE PRACTICE Disney values and encourages curiosity, innovation, and ideas from everyone. A safe, respectful, and inclusive culture for people across the Company is critical to innovation and success. One measure of their commitment to an inclusive culture is the HRC Corporate Equality Index, on which Disney has scored 100%, for the last 12 years, for LGBT workplace equality. Disney also strongly believes that employees that give time to their communities and causes they care about are more engaged in the workplace.

1) Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Disney celebrates and embraces each individual’s unique experiences and encourage everyone to be their authentic selves at work. Their 36 ERGs around the world support inclusion by welcoming all employee perspectives, and cultures as well as their business insights. For example, in the U.K. and Ireland, the 300+ member, employee-led “Women@Disney” ERG, encourages self-development, networking and mentoring opportunities. In China, employees launched an LGBT-focused ERG.

2) Global Workplace and Women’s Initiative The Global Workplace and Women’s Initiative, an internal group with leaders and experts from across the company, which focuses on: sponsorship, leadership development, communication, and accountability. The group was instrumental in creating Disney’s flexible work policies and in identifying development opportunities for women and collaborations that help the company recruit and hire more, high-potential women in a 16

variety of fields, including technology. The company reported significant success thanks to its Global Workplace and Women’s Initiative (GWWI) program. Over the past year, The Walt Disney Company saw success in promoting more women into management roles.

3) Veterans The Walt Disney Company has a long tradition of supporting the military, dating back to Walt as a teenager during World War I. Today, Disney continues that legacy with widespread philanthropic undertakings and its Heroes Work Here is gaining momentum across the country as a model program for transitioning veterans back into the civilian workforce. This success with diversity and inclusion is capturing the atten...