AAP 2022 Corporate Sustainability & Social Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements herein are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are usually identifiable by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “plan,” “position,” “possible,” “potential,” “probable,” “project,” “should,” “strategy,” “will,” or similar language. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements about the company’s strategic initiatives, operational plans and objectives, future goals or aspirations, expectations for economic conditions, future performance, as well as statements regarding underly assumptions related thereto. Forward-looking statements reflect the company’s views based on historical results, current information and assumptions related to future developments. Except as may be required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made herein. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by the forward-looking statements. They include, among others, factors related to the company’s leadership transition, the timing and implementation of strategic initiatives, the completion of new store openings, the highly competitive nature of the company’s industry, the ability to attract and retain talent, demand for the company’s products and services, complexities in its inventory and supply chain, and challenges with transforming and growing the company’s business. Please refer to “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” of the company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other filings made by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, for a description of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by the forward-looking statements.

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11 IDENTIFYING & PRIORITIZING ESG TOPICS

12 PEOPLE 39 PLANET

46 COMMUNITY 55 GOVERNANCE

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