WHO WE ARE Bringing financial well-being to the most important economies of all For us, it’s always been about contributing to a more resilient economy that benefits more people. Empowering investors to make better, safer decisions. And advocating for a financial system that is more inclusive and sustainable for all stakeholders. We’re an investment manager, and we help millions of people invest to build savings that serve them throughout their lives. OUR PURPOSE How do we help more and more people experience financial well-being? FINANCIAL SECURITY Helping more people retire securely A secure retirement for port workers We work closely with Forth Ports to manage a large part of their pension plan that helps employees save for retirement by investing in stocks, bonds, real estate and infrastructure – including ports. In that way, these investments give Forth Ports’ employees access to opportunities in the local economy they helped build.1 Learn More About Our Purpose 1 Source: Forth Ports and BlackRock, as of September 30, 2020. The company mentioned above is shown for illustrative purposes only and is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or sell any security or be depicted as investment advice in any capacity. 2 Source: St John Ambulance and BlackRock, as of September 30, 2020. The company mentioned above is shown for illustrative purposes only and is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or sell any security or be depicted as investment advice in any capacity. 3 Metrics estimated over the lifetime of BlackRock's renewable power assets and funds. Employment figures are estimated using Political Economy Research Institute, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Green Growth, "A U.S. Program for Controlling Climate Change and Expanding Job Opportunities." 4 Sources: BlackRock, The Hut Group, as of September 30, 2020. The company mentioned above is shown for illustrative purposes only and is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or sell any security or be depicted as investment advice in any capacity. Possibly the most important word in investing The money we invest and manage is not our own – it belongs to our clients. And every investing decision we make has to be made in their best interests – and theirs alone. It’s a great responsibility, which we take very seriously. The word for this is fiduciary. It’s an important word. 3,300 + Employees in the United Kingdom and Ireland5 10 Million+ pension schemes managed by BlackRock in the UK6 £192 Billion in capital we’ve put to work in public UK companies Source 5 Source: BlackRock as of 31 December 2020, 6 Source: BlackRock as of 01 November 2020, 7 Source: BlackRock as of 01 November 2020 OUR PEOPLE Hands down, our best investment yet Our people are our strongest asset — take that from an asset manager We started with 8 people in a room. Today, we have 3,300 people in the UK alone. We’re under no illusion – it’s our people who should take credit for any success. We're investors Putting to work the hard-earned savings of people and institutions around the world in global markets. We're technologists Constantly innovating to bring convenience, transparency, and precision to investing. We're fiduciaries Putting the interests of our clients before our own by avoiding conflicts with investment interests. We're campaigners Speaking out for equity and inclusion of all underrepresented groups and working to reduce our environmental footprint. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Play Video Transcript “ We are entrusted to manage the pension of millions of people in the UK. This responsibility drives us every day to deliver the very best outcomes we can for our clients. Sarah Melvin Head of BlackRock UK and Ireland OUR PROGRESS An honest look in the mirror We see a company that’s not there yet with racial and gender equality. But we also see a company that wants to do better. By 2024, our goal is to increase representation of black professionals by 30%. And grow our women senior leaders to 32.5% globally by 2024 from 30% We’ve always believed what makes the individual different makes everyone stronger. And we will be stronger. Read our commitment to improve Twitter BlackRock UK @BlackRock_UK Transitioning to a #netzero future means making electric charging for vehicles more accessible. We’re putting our client... more... Twitter BlackRock UK @BlackRock_UK Transitioning to a #netzero future means making electric charging for vehicles more accessible. We’re putting our client... more... Twitter BlackRock UK @BlackRock_UK How do we reduce our carbon footprint over the coming decades? The rebuild of global infrastructure will be critical to ... more... Learn more about BlackRock in the UK WHAT WE DO Can we help everyone – not just the wealthy – find financial security throughout their lives? Learn more about what we do SUSTAINABILITY Can we drive the transition to net zero and drive profitable growth as well? Explore sustainability STEWARDSHIP Can we encourage more companies to be honest and transparent about social justice issues? Explore investment stewardship One of our biggest questions: Can money be a force for good? Through careful human insight and technological innovations, our people are working to make a positive impact on the world every day. We believe you can make money in any job, but can you also make a difference? There’s never been a more important time for the right answer. Join BlackRock BlackRock worldwide BlackRock is a global company with 70 offices in 30 countries, giving us unique global reach and local relationships. Because we cover all corners of the globe, we bring the best of the world to how we invest in the UK. Learn more HOW WE THINK Larry Fink’s letter to CEOs Our transition to a zero carbon economy As a global investment manager and fiduciary to our clients, our purpose at BlackRock is to help everyone experience financial well-being. 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