At John Deere we believe we can improve our business while making a meaningful difference in our communities through responsible business practices. This includes fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive supply chain. This is why we launched a new supplier-diversity strategy in 2021.

Our strategy strives to generate economic value and jobs by working with small and/or diverse suppliers, increase competition and reduce risk in our supply chain, and foster innovation and diversity of thought in our business and communities.

To achieve this, we have committed to:

• Actively growing our relationships with disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs), including those owned by women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and small businesses, including HUBZones.

• Finding better ways to identify diverse suppliers, and developing a more equitable onboarding process to support a diverse and sustainable supply base.

Additional responsible sourcing information can be found in the John Deere Business Impact Report.