ng as a d Partner Appendix Workplace Health and Safety Community Engagement / 2023 ESG Report The adjacent quote speaks to Fastenal’s foundational belief in people and serves as a fitting lead-in to the social aspects of our ESG program. Because we value people (as unique human beings, not just “human capital”), we prioritize safety, we foster a culture of equity and respect, and we strive to improve our communities. Because we believe in human potential (versus fixed talents), we invest in career-long learning resources for every employee. We empower employees to make local decisions and to think big for our customers. And we remain strongly committed to promotion from within, creating pathways for employees to branch out, build rewarding careers, and become leaders in our organization. Our people-centered strategy can be summarized with some simple thoughts: Find great people Invite them to join Challenge them to teach, learn, and be willing to change Give them a reason to stay Remind everyone that no single group of people has a monopoly on talent, ambition, or ability Promote from within Go to Fastenal Culture 15