OUR THE EXCHANGE COMMUNITY SUMMER 2020 WHAT YOU CAN DO Monica Bowie, Global President of BOLDforce, our employee resource group for our Black employees and allies, recently shared eight ways you, as an individual, can stand in support of the Black community. These steps are a way for allies, business leaders, colleagues, and friends to take real action. By being active allies we can move forward on the path toward BLACK LIVES MATTER racial equality for all. How businesses and individuals can stand up 1. Lead with empathy. Understand your Black colleagues are exhausted and traumatized. for racial equality and justice. 2. Be an ally. Get uncomfortable, take a stand, and participate in activities that drive change for the Black community. WHAT WE’RE DOING 3. Educate yourself about racial equality and justice. At Salesforce, we believe that business is a powerful platform for change. We are taking 4. Speak up in non-Black spaces. Let people know racism is unacceptable. action to stand with the Black community — and we stand against racism, violence, and hate. 5. Make space, don’t take space. Elevate Black voices and perspectives. We launched our Racial Equality and Justice Task Force to help drive systemic change in 6. Register to vote and support voting rights. our workplace and community. Building on the three P’s Mellody Hobson, President and Co- CEO of Ariel Investments, says every business should focus on — People, Purchasing, 7. Donate to organizations that support the Black community and racial justice. and Philanthropy – we added Policy. Here are a few highlights of the actions we’re taking. 8. If you run a corporation, create a corporate matching giving program. People We’re committing to double the U.S representation of Black employees in leadership (VP+) and increase our overall number of Black employees in the U.S. by 50% by the end of 2023. Purchasing We will spend $100 million with Black-owned businesses over the next three years and commit to a 25% year-over-year growth in spend with minority-owned businesses. Philanthropy Over the next five years, we’ll invest $200 million and 1 million volunteer hours globally with organizations working to advance racial equality and justice. We’ll also commit $10 million in software, training, certifications, and donations to directly address inequality. Policy We will advocate at the federal, state, and local levels for policies to address the equity gap in multiple areas exacerbated by COVID-19 and for meaningful police reform. We will also work to advance laws that protect against racism and discrimination. Our Ethical and Humane Use team will continue to work to ensure Salesforce technology isn’t used in a way that could harm or racially discriminate, including our decision not to offer facial recognition. Read more details on the steps Salesforce is taking here. Read the full story here. 11