Company: HOUS
Filing Date: 2025-03-14
Form Type: PRE 14A
Source: 0001398987-25-000042
Chunk: 17

Company: Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-03-14
Form: PRE 14A
Chunk 17
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 December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2024, we decreased our leased-office footprint by approximately 34%, resulting in the reduction of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Our headquarters building interior is LEED Gold certified and the building’s exterior is LEED Silver certified, in each case by the Green Building Certification Institute. In addition, our move away from on-premises data centers has also decreased our environmental impact.

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| TABLE OF CONTENTS |     | CORPORATE GOVERNANCE |     | PROPOSAL 1 |     | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION |     | PROPOSAL 2 |     | PROPOSAL 3 |     | PROPOSAL 4 |     | PROPOSAL 5 |     | PROPOSAL 6 |     | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS |     | FAQ |

#### Succession Planning
The Board, either directly or through its committees, is responsible for the development, implementation and periodic review of a succession plan for our Chief Executive Officer and the other executive officer members of our Executive Committee, including an emergency succession plan in the event of an unexpected disability or inability of our Chief Executive Officer to perform his duties.

The November 2024 meeting of the Board focused on talent and succession for the executive team. The meeting also included a review of broader business and corporate talent.

The Board, the Compensation and Talent Management Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee coordinate with respect to the Company's programs and plans in the areas of talent development, succession planning, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

#### Corporate Governance Guidelines
Our Board has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines that, along with the charters of the Board Committees, Director Independence Criteria, Code of Ethics for Employees and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Directors, provide the framework for our governance. Our directors complete a biennial ethics training course. The governance rules for companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE, and those contained in SEC rules and regulations are reflected in the guidelines. The Board reviews these principles and other aspects of governance periodically. The Corporate Governance Guidelines are available under the Investors link, Governance page of our website at www.anywhere.re.

#### Director Service on Other Public Company Boards
Our Board believes that service on other public company boards provides Directors with valuable governance and leadership experience that benefits the Company.

At the same time, our Board recognizes that it is critical that Directors dedicate sufficient time and attention to their service on Anywhere