diverSe SupplierS Our company-wide commitment to diversity also extends to our suppliers and procurement processes. To that end, we offer opportunities for all suppliers, regardless of any social or economic distinction, such as age, race, creed, color, sex, ancestry or national origin. Our Supplier Diversity program ensures that all business enterprises have an equal opportunity to supply the required services and commodities. Through this policy, we have in place processes under which we: p actively seek out and establish business relationships with diverse suppliers. p Support and participate in the work of public and private organizations that promote purchases from diverse firms. Although our company will not give diverse suppliers a preference that results in an unfair competitive advantage over other suppliers, our Supplier Diversity program policy is in place to ensure that all suppliers have an equal footing in the competitive bidding process. register as a diverse supplier. Visit www.csx.com, click on About CSX, click on Suppliers, and then click on Minority Suppliers. 7