Here for Good

Corporate Social Responsibility &

Environmental, Social and Governance

Impact Report

2023

Published July 2024

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About First Horizon

Here for our Clients

Here for our Associates

Here for Good

2023 Highlights

Here forOur

Clients

Here forOur

Associates

Here forOur

Communities

Here forOur

Environment

$6 billion

50+

in new-to-bank funds and over

technology and operations

32,000 new-to-bank clients

projects completed in 2023

gained during deposit campaign

90%

418

client retention in 2023

banking centers

83%

82%

overall favorability rating

associate favorability rating

Associate Value Survey

Wellbeing Pulse Survey

100,500+ hours

10

of training completed during

Associate Resource Groups

1,772 courses

$183 million

$355 million

community development

community development

investments

loans

27,000+ hours

$18 million

serving non-profit organizations,

distributed to 1,600+ non-profits

with over 15,000 CRA hours

through First Horizon foundations

39%

144

reduction in Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse

efficiency enhancements in

gas emissions from 2019 baseline

facilities and banking centers

$1.3 billion

$40,000+

in renewable energy project

donated to OCIA to advance

financing since 2017

climate progress through

ocean research

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Table of Contents

What's Inside

Our voluntary Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Impact Report highlights the progress we made in 2023. As ESG evolves in the financial services sector, we continue to enhance and adjust our efforts in line with industry and stakeholder expectations. Our focus is centered around our five interrelated pillars - Clients, Associates, Communities, Environment and Governance and our commitment to be Here for Good for our stakeholders.

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Here for Our Environment

4

Messages from Leadership

56

Overview and Context

57

Environmental Framework

7

About First Horizon

58

Environmental Strategy

8

Executive Leadership Team

61

Client Strategy

10

Financial Highlights

62

Climate Risks, Metrics and Analysis

12

Our Corporate Responsibility

69

Community Sustainability Stories

Commitment and Strategic

Direction

71

Governance and Ethics

72

Board Composition and Governance

16

Here for Our Clients

75

Board and Management Oversight

17

Client Service Teams

78

Responsible Risk Management

22

Client Experience (CX)

82

Policies and Statements

24

Fair and Responsible Banking

86

Awards and Recognition

26

Cybersecurity

88

SASB Index

89

TCFD Index

30

Here for Our Associates

90

Appendix

  1. Investing in Our Associates
  1. Creating a Diverse Workforce
  1. Here for Our Communities
  2. Community Investment Strategy
  3. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
  1. Community Development
  2. Partnering for Progress Spotlights

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About First Horizon

Here for our Clients

Here for our Associates

A Message from

Our President and CEO

Reflecting on the past year, I am incredibly proud of the resilience of our team and the growth we achieved. Our associates continued to demonstrate a relentless commitment to our clients, communities and each other while delivering results for our shareholders. At the center of all that we do are our Purpose, Values and Commitment, by which we hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct and operational excellence. Our market centric business model coupled with specialty banking capabilities helps us attract and retain diverse client relationships and to understand the needs of each of the communities we serve across our vibrant 12-state footprint. We are committed to listening, understanding and delivering for our stakeholders and are pleased to share some examples of how our team strives to be Here for Good every single day.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has always been foundational to our organization. We view environmental, social and governance matters as both risks and opportunities and continue to evolve our priorities to align with changing dynamics.

Our corporate responsibility efforts center around five interrelated pillars- Clients, Associates, Communities, Environment and Governance- which are grounded in our commitment to be Here for Good for our stakeholders. As we strive to continue to be a sustainable organization and manage environmental, social and governance matters in our business, we remain focused on creating value for our stakeholders, not just for the next quarter, but for the long-term future of our Company.

In late 2023, we conducted our first stakeholder assessment working with a third-party firm to ensure the assessment was aligned with industry standards and administered from an objective point of view. The results of this assessment have been integrated into our guiding pillars and focus areas and are highlighted throughout this report.

At the heart of our Here for Good commitment are our clients, associates and communities. We believe success begins with nurturing and investing in talent and putting our people first. That means creating an environment where diverse perspectives are welcome, opportunities for advancement and training are available and mentorship is encouraged. Our team's collective commitment to create and drive meaningful, sustainable value for every stakeholder continues to be one of our greatest differentiators.

Our team of banking veterans is experienced in building strong relationships and local community ties. We provide personalized service based on a deep understanding of our client's needs and proactively

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work to achieve a long-term vision for our clients' futures. As a people-led,technology-enabled organization, we are continuously making strategic investments to support our clients and to ensure we are positioned for growth and scalability well into the future.

Our steadfast commitment to foster thriving communities is passionately embraced throughout our organization. We engage in initiatives that support the underserved and create healthier and more sustainable neighborhoods, striving to enhance the quality of life for all. By strategically investing in organizations and programs tailored to the unique needs of each community, we endeavor to create lasting positive impacts for future generations.

Our environmental strategy is anchored in partnerships with scientific organizations and projects that drive meaningful, action-oriented solutions and impactful change. We continue to enhance our capabilities to identify, monitor and measure potential climate-related risks that could manifest in many areas of our risk taxonomy as well as provide new business opportunities.

We are releasing this report amidst a dynamic shift in the climate arena, marked by the pending SEC climate-related disclosure rules and the adoption of climate legislation in states like California. As we adapt to the changing landscape of climate action, we have taken proactive steps to quantify our Scope 1 and 2 emissions, integrate sustainable practices, align with the Task Force on Climate- Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework and catalyze nature-based solutions, recognizing our integrated footprint in the 'blue' economy.

As we look ahead, we will continue to focus on improving what we already do well and enhancing other areas in line with stakeholder expectations. We will always conduct business on a foundation of good corporate governance and uncompromised ethics and believe it is important to remain non-political, develop meaningful partnerships and evaluate all risks and opportunities in support of building long-term shareholder value.

I am thankful to our associates, clients and stakeholders for their support in helping us become the trusted financial institution we are today and honored to lead this organization as we continue our 160-year legacy of excellence and fulfill our promise to be Here for Good.

Delivering on Our Purpose

At the center of all that we do are our Purpose, Values and Commitment, holding ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct and operational excellence.

our purpose

Help our clients unlock their full potential with capital and counsel.

our values

  • Puts clients first
  • Cares about people
  • Commits to excellence in everything we do
  • Elevates equity
  • Fosters team success

our action

listen | understand | deliver

D. Bryan Jordan

Chairman, President and CEO

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A Message from

Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chair

The last year has been one of transformation for First Horizon. As the organization continues to grow, integrating sustainable and responsible practices into the business model is critical to our success. We continue to see environmental, social and governance practices evolve at a rapid pace. It has never been more important for organizations like First Horizon to remain committed to managing associated risks and looking for opportunities that benefit our stakeholders.

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board continues to have significant focus on environmental, social and governance matters. We recognize that progress is not made overnight, and sustainability is a journey. We look forward to continuing to ensure we take the right steps to make an impact in areas most important to our stakeholders.

John Compton

Nominating and Corporate

Governance Committee Chair

About this Report

This Corporate Social Responsibility & Environmental, Social and Governance Impact Report summarizes our commitment to be Here for Good. It highlights our commitments, activities and programs regarding corporate social responsibility and environmental, social and governance matters. Due to the continued evolution and enhancements of our sustainability efforts, it covers our progress and programs for 2023 unless a different date is specifically noted in the text. It is intended to provide a high-level overview with selected examples; it is not a comprehensive description, financial presentation or legal summary of those programs and involvements. This report presents information we believe was accurate at the time we released the report. We have no duty and make no commitment to provide later updates.

In this report we voluntarily disclose our corporate responsibility efforts by utilizing frameworks such as Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and

Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards. We also disclose selected information touching on corporate responsibility and environmental, social and governance matters in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our annual Proxy Statement, both of which are available in the investor relations section of our website and at www.sec.gov.

This report contains forward-looking statements identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "should," "is likely," "will," "going forward" and other expressions that indicate our current views of future events, trends and aspirations. These may or may not be followed by or reference cautionary statements. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. These factors are outlined in our most recent quarterly and annual financial reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K, available in the Investor Relations section of our website and at www.sec.gov.

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About First Horizon

First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN), with $81.8 billion in assets as of March 31, 2024, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel.

Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

More information is available at our website www.firsthorizon.com

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Executive Leadership Team

Our experienced executive team is dedicated to fostering an engaging, inclusive culture through our shared purpose and values. The team possesses deep industry knowledge, well-rounded business perspectives and the proven ability to adapt as the industry continues to rapidly evolve.

D. Bryan Jordan

Chairman, President and CEO

Terry Akins

Beth Ardoin

Hope Dmuchowski

Tanya Hart

Chief Risk Officer

Chief Communications

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Human Resources

Officer

Officer

Thomas Hung

Tammy LoCascio

David Popwell

Erin Pryor

Anthony Restel

Deputy Chief Credit

Chief Operating

President,

Chief Marketing

President,

Officer

Officer

Specialty Banking

Officer

Regional Banking

Mohan Sankararaman

Susan Springfield

Vernon Stafford Jr.

Charles T. Tuggle Jr.

Chief Information Officer

Chief Credit Officer

Chief Audit Executive

General Counsel

Executive Leadership Statistics

43% have held client-facing

15 years average

25 years average

roles in their careers

tenure with the Bank

banking experience

As of 4/15/2024 Thomas Hung joined the executive leadership team and will succeed Susan Springfield following her retirement in late 2024.

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Who We Are

Our 12-State Banking Center Footprint

Headquarters - Memphis, TN

Mortgage offices and one banking center in New York not shown. As of 1Q24.

Banking Centers

418

Assets

$81.8B

Figures and balances as of March 31, 2024.

By the Numbers

Banking Center States

12

Loans

$61.8B

Associates

~7,300

Deposits

$65.7B

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Financial Highlights

In 2023, the strength and stability of our 160-year-old company positioned us to successfully navigate changing economic environments and turmoil in the banking industry. Throughout the year, our associates leveraged our strong capital and diversified liquidity position to continuously serve and support our clients. Our Company delivered stable adjusted pre-provision net revenue year over year, and we managed our balance sheet for safety and soundness, including maintaining a smaller securities portfolio relative to peers with a focus on interest rate risk and liquidity.

2023 Performance Highlights

  • Diversified Business Model - Demonstrated ability to perform through the economic cycle with adjusted pre- tax pre-provision in 2023 consistent with 2022. Benefited from asset sensitivity with 32 basis points of non- interest margin expansion in 2023.
  • Prudent Risk Management - Generated 123 basis points of CET1 over the course of 2023. Strong CET1 ratio of 11.4% and TBV per share increased 19% in 2023.
  • Attractive Southeast Footprint - Deposit growth of 4% significantly outperformed an industry decline of 2%, while loan growth of 5% outpaced 2% industry growth1.
  • Extraordinary Client Base - We have long tenured, deep relationships with our clients; retained +90% of the client base in 2023, which has 9+ years of tenure at the Bank.

1FHN data presented for the year 2023 or as of 12/31/2023, as applicable. Source for industry data: H8 data series of the Federal Reserve Board, 12/28/22 to 12/27/23. 2Adjusted financial measures, including measures excluding deferred compensation, are Non-GAAP and are reconciled to GAAP measures in the appendix.

2023

Financial Highlights

ROCE

11.0

%

ROTCE2

14.1

%

ADJUSTED ROTCE2

13.0

%

ROA

1.1

%

ADJUSTED ROA2

1.1

%

DILUTED EPS

$

1.54

ADJUSTED EPS2

$

1.43

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