EMPOWERING PEOPLE

DIVERSITY,EQUITY AND INCLUSION (DE&I)

“When we welcome and embrace everyone’s differences, employees feel confident and comfortable enough to be themselves — and that is when we get the best business results.” - Michael Williams, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

DE&I is built into U. S. Steel’s business strategy, and our vision for the future of steel. We foster an inclusive work environment where every employee can feel that they belong and that we value their contributions. Investing in and supporting our diverse workforce strengthens our workplace community, drives innovation, increases productivity and fuels our steady growth. Our Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Michael Williams, said it best: “When we welcome and embrace everyone’s differences, employees feel confident and comfortable enough to be themselves — and that is when we get the best business results.”

We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce of highly skilled, creative and excellence-driven people who believe in accountability, fairness and respect. Supporting employees with professional development opportunities is crucial to achieving our Best for All® strategy. Members of our executive leadership help drive our inclusion initiatives, serving on our DE&I Council to ensure that we continually improve.

DE&I is an essential part of our organization-wide Culture of Caring. We are on a path of continuous improvement, thanks to involvement at every level of our company. To learn more, see our recent DE&I Report.

DE&I COMMITMENTS AND PROGRAMS

We are continuing our commitments to improving psychological safety through the 360° Safety Initiative to create a culture of inclusion. We are continuing to focus on our DE&I impact and growing our Culture of Caring. To learn more, see our recent DE&I Report.

ADVANCING WOMEN IN STEEL

This year, U. S. Steel launched its first-ever women’s leadership program, Advancing Women in Steel. Supported by HR, the Women’s Inclusion Network, and CFO Jessica Graziano, the program empowered 22 women leaders through workshops, networking, and mentoring, enhancing their skills for career advancement.

READ MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

DISABILITY:IN'S CEO LETTER ON DISABILITY INCLUSION

U. S. Steel President & CEO Dave Burritt signed Disability:IN’s CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion. That commitment reflects our belief that hiring, promoting, and leveraging the skills of this underrepresented, enormous talent pool gives us an edge. Research bears that: Leading disability-inclusive companies typically report 28% higher revenue and 30% higher economic profit margins than their peers.

U. S. STEEL'S LEGAL DEPARTMENT IS NOW MANSFIELD CERTIFIED

Our legal department earned Mansfield Certification in 2023. Developed and presented by Diversity Lab, the certification recognizes U. S. Steel’s commitment to expanding the pool of qualified talent considered for leadership, including to historically underrepresented individuals, and providing transparency to advancement pathways. In obtaining this certification, we are joining other well-known companies who are diversifying the top ranks of their legal departments and opening doors to historically underrepresented individuals in the field, including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ persons, and people with disabilities.

UNCATHLON FOR SPECAIL OLYMPICS PENNSYLVANIA

U. S. Steel donated more than $9,000 to the Uncathlon, a decathlon-like track and field event held by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. The Uncathlon is a team challenge incorporating the Special Olympics’ mission of bringing the joy of sports, physical play and teamwork to all, creating a fun experience. Four U. S. Steel volunteers competed in eight different events with a Special Olympic athlete, including the two-lap relay run, rowing, javelin and shotput throws, volleyball peppering, golf putting, basketball free throw, cornhole, and bocce.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT:MICHELE VACHON,SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER AT BIG RIVER STEEL WORKS

Michele Vachon, starting in 2016, rapidly advanced BR1's operations and sustainability efforts. As BR1's Sustainability Manager, she champions environmental initiatives and community outreach. Michele also mentors women in the steel industry, promoting leadership roles. Her contributions earned her U. S. Steel's CEO STEEL Champion award, reflecting her impact and dedication.

READ MORE ABOUT MICHELE VACHON AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AT BR1

AWARDS

Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®

For the third year in a row, we were named to this Newsweek list. That recognition is a tribute to every hardworking U. S. Steel employee, without whom none of our achievements would be possible. It also recognized our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), along with the selfless volunteers who fuel them, as part of our corporate Culture of Caring. The award reflects our commitment to 360° Safety for our employees’ and contractors’ physical, psychological and cognitive wellbeing.

2023 Corporate Equality Index

We earned both a perfect score of 100 on this Index, as well as a designation as “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.” It is the fourth straight year we’ve been acknowledged in this way by the Index.

2023 Disability Equality Index

For the third consecutive year we earned the top score of 100 in the Index and were designated a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.”

2023 Military Times “Best for Vets: Employers” List

We were number 108 out of 230 organizations on this list, which is the most comprehensive ranking of the country’s best employers with military-connected employment programs, benefits and support efforts.