01 Introduction 02 Workplace 03 Workforce 04 Marketplace 05 Next steps 04.2 Supporting communities with the apprenticeship tax in France The apprenticeship tax in France helps finance the development of apprenticeships and technological and vocational education. It is the only tax that companies can freely allocate. In 2022, in line with our DEI policy, AllianzGI allocated 44% of its contribution (2021: 26%) to institutions working for causes that meet our objectives as a responsible investor: • Support for the professional integration I like to say Inclusion is a value shaping the of young people without diplomas; • Training for young people with way we think and behave. Behaving inclusively disabilities; and might come naturally to some and might • Home training for sick children. require conscious efforts to others. At AllianzGI We are keen to support internal and we are committed to consciously look for big external initiatives that reflect our DEI and small opportunities to bring Inclusion and commitments and will continue to monitor Diversity to life on a daily basis. Since a few the distribution of this tax in the future. years ago, we’ve for example reconsidered the way we allocate the apprenticeship tax in France to make it more inclusive and contribute to make education more accessible to people with disabilities.” Ilaria Ruzzi (She/Her/Hers) HR Lead France Allianz Global Investors Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report 2022 33