2022 ESG SCORECARD

FY22

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

Overview

Metrics

ALCOHOL RESPONSIBILITY

ENVIRONMENTAL

SUSTAINABILITY

GHG & Energy

Water

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & DIVERSITY

Turnover &

Supplier Diversity

Safety & Workforce

Gender & Diversity

COMMUNITY

BOLD THINKING.

INNOVATIVE IDEAS.

Diverse Points of View.

All have been enabling our business to endure and thrive for more than 150 years. Today is no different, and the opportunities before us have never been more exciting.

We believe we have positioned our iconic brands and portfolio to align with changing market and consumer preferences. We're pursuing abundant opportunities to grow our business across the globe and to do so with our values at the forefront.

It's not just our spirits and wines that are strong in character and complexity. It's our people who bring bold perspectives that drive our next generation of growth, delivering on environmental, social, and business impact.

Unless otherwise noted, data are for our fiscal year 2022, which ended April 30, 2022.

FY22

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

Overview

Metrics

ALCOHOL RESPONSIBILITY

COMMITTED TO THE EARTH.

MANY SPIRITS. ONE EARTH.

Caring for natural resources and the climate is more than a business concern for us. From the fields that grow our grains, agave, and grapes, to the water we transform into our spirits, to the oak for our barrels, we depend on the earth's bounty. It's about committing to the environment that sustains us, caring for the resources we share with our community, and nurturing what we have for those who come after us.

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COMMITTED TO RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS.

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Alcohol responsibility is where it all starts for us, and it's the seed from which all our commitments grow and reach into the future. We believe that it is our duty to make sure our products are being marketed and enjoyed responsibly by encouraging awareness and empowering mindful choices.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

GHG & Energy

INVESTMENT

GEOGRAPHY

Water

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & DIVERSITY

Turnover &

Supplier Diversity

Safety & Workforce

Gender & Diversity

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COMMITTED TO OUR NEIGHBORS.

INVESTING IN OUR BEST SPIRIT.

We're committed to doing our part in the communities that share the places we call home. Whether it's a matter of sustainability, alcohol responsibility, or community engagement, there's a reason we get involved - it's important to be a good neighbor.

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Our deep familial roots inspire our commitment to people. We believe everyone should get what is needed most - a sense of belonging, of being heard, of counting. Whoever you are, wherever you are from, whomever you love, there's a space for you in Brown-Forman. We want you to be

a part of our story.

COMMUNITY

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a commitment to deliver on 17 ambitious goals to create a more sustainable future for all. Below are the areas where Brown-Forman has the biggest potential to contribute to the SDGs given our areas of expertise, strategic priorities, and ESG initiatives:

FY22

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Overview Metrics

ALCOHOL RESPONSIBILITY

ENVIRONMENTAL

SUSTAINABILITY

GHG & Energy

Water

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & DIVERSITY

Turnover &

Supplier Diversity

Safety & Workforce

Gender & Diversity

COMMUNITY

OUR GLOBAL

Perspective

5,200

170+

51%

25+

EMPLOYEES

COUNTRIES

OF SALES

PRODUCTION

on 6 continents

where our

outside the U.S.

FACILITIES

brands our sold

around the world

We employed approximately 5,200 people, excluding those employed on a part-time or temporary basis.

Top employee locations: U.S., Mexico, and U.K.

FY22

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

Overview

  • Metrics

Diluted Earnings Per Share*

Cash Distributed to Stakeholders**

ALCOHOL RESPONSIBILITY

ENVIRONMENTAL

SUSTAINABILITY

GHG & Energy

Water

1.73

1.72

1.88

1.74

1.48

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

3%

<1%

Governments

17%

Investor

Employees

50%

Lenders

Communities

30%

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & DIVERSITY

Turnover &

Supplier Diversity

Safety & Workforce

Gender & Diversity

COMMUNITY

Total Shareholder Return vs. Index***

Brown-Forman S&P 500

$215

$195

$174

$153

$147

$189

$190

$100

$129

$130

$113

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

* Results for fiscal 2021 include a gain on sale of $127 million (pre-tax) from the divestiture of Early Times, Canadian Mist, and Collingwood.

  • We create economic value for stakeholders, including shareholders and employees around the world. We also donate funds and time to the communities where we live, work, and do business, and generate revenue for our lenders and for governments through taxes. This chart illustrates the estimated percent of total cash distributed by stakeholder group in fiscal 2022. Numbers may not add to 100% due to rounding.

*** $100 invested on 4/30/17 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.

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