Our values are rooted in sustainable practices for our business, our work environment, and our communities. Day-in and day-out, we are guided by our core values of safety, accountability, integrity, respect, passion, and innovation. We believe this is the right way to do business and is essential for building long-term sustainable value for our stakeholders and ensuring Albany International’s long-term success. By living our values, we strive to make a positive impact on the world and advance our three core sustainability pillars: • Accountability for our role as environmental stewards • Respect for our people and communities • Integrity in how we govern our business To implement these pillars, we created a Sustainability Council comprised of cross functional leaders from across the company, including finance, legal, human resources, technology, environmental, procurement, health and safety, and business unit representatives. Twice a year this Council provides a comprehensive update to the Governance Committee of the Board of Directors, which has oversight of environment, social and governance (ESG). At Albany International, we are committed to continuing to introduce innovative products that help our customers improve their environmental footprint and the sustainability of their products and processes, while also advancing our focus on the impact of our own global operations. Our paper machine clothing products enable our paper-making customers to reduce their own environmental footprint by reducing their energy consumption, improving resource efficiency, and helping maintain and improve water quality. At Albany International our talented and diverse people are truly our greatest advantage. We are unwavering in our commitment to nurture a thriving people-first, inclusive, and high-engagement workplace culture defined by mutual respect. We foster an inclusive environment where people are valued and can fully unleash their potential, enjoy their career and live the greatest employee experience. We believe in the power of open and transparent communication throughout the organization and endeavor to ensure our employees’ voices are heard. Albany International has a global footprint, and we recognize our local teams are in the best position to identify the most effective methods to strengthen their communities and, in turn, create an attractive and fulfilling environment in which they live and work.