TMEH ESG Policy Framework | Investor Materials

Our Commitment: TMEH is committed to building a sustainable entertainment platform that creates long-term value for investors, employees, artists, and the Nashville community. ESG principles are integrated into our strategy, operations, and governance.

Environmental Commitments

Environmental Stewardship

LEED Certification	All new Draft House locations and MCI venue will target LEED Silver or higher certification
Carbon-Neutral Events	Music City Rodeo and TMEH-produced events carbon-neutral by Year 5 (2030)
Sustainable Sourcing	McGraw lifestyle merchandise: 50%+ sustainable materials by Year 3
Waste Reduction	75% waste diversion rate at all TMEH events by Year 3
Energy Efficiency	Draft House locations: LED lighting, high-efficiency HVAC, smart energy management

2030

Carbon-Neutral Target

LEED

Certification Standard

75%

Waste Diversion

Social Commitments

Community & Workforce

Nashville Community Fund	1% of annual revenue dedicated to Nashville community programs (music education, youth development, local nonprofits)
Local Hiring Commitment	75%+ of full-time workforce from Nashville metropolitan area
Local Vendor Preference	Priority sourcing from Nashville-area vendors and suppliers where competitive
Youth Music Programs	Annual scholarships and instrument donations to Nashville public schools
Artist Mental Health	Mental health resources and support programs for artists and touring staff

Diversity & Inclusion

Artist Partnerships	Commitment to diverse artist lineups across MCR, Down Home content, and MCI programming
Leadership Diversity	Board and executive team diversity goals established and tracked annually
Supplier Diversity	Actively seek partnerships with minority-owned and women-owned businesses

Revenue to Community

75%+

Local Workforce

Annual

Scholarship Program

Governance Commitments

Corporate Governance Standards

Independent Board Members	Minimum 3 of 7 board seats held by independent directors
Independent Audit Committee	Chaired by independent finance expert; Big 4 external auditor required
Quarterly Financial Reporting	Investor reports delivered within 45 days of quarter-end
Annual ESG Reporting	Formal ESG progress report included in annual investor materials
Related Party Oversight	All related party transactions reviewed and approved by Audit Committee
Ethics & Compliance	Code of conduct, whistleblower hotline, and compliance training for all employees

3/7

Independent Directors

Big 4

External Auditor

45 Days

Reporting Timeline

ESG Oversight & Reporting

Measurement & Accountability

Responsibility	Owner	Frequency
ESG Strategy & Policy	Strategy & ESG Committee (Board)	Quarterly review
Environmental Metrics	Chief Operating Officer	Quarterly tracking
Community Fund Administration	CFO + Nashville Community Rep	Annual allocation
Diversity Metrics	HR Leadership	Annual reporting
Investor ESG Report	CEO + CFO	Annual (with audited financials)

Key Performance Indicators

The following KPIs will be tracked and reported annually:

Environmental	Carbon footprint (tons CO2e), waste diversion rate, energy consumption per venue
Social	Community fund disbursements ($), local hire %, scholarship recipients, artist program participation
Governance	Board meeting attendance, audit findings, compliance training completion rate