Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. Announces Addition to Board of Directors and Issues 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report - Seite 2

Since 2005, Ms. McKinney-James has served on the Board of Directors of MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), where she currently chairs the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, and serves on the Compensation Committee. She has served as a director of Ioneer Ltd. (ASX:INR), a lithium-boron supplier, since 2021. Ms. McKinney-James received a juris doctorate from Antioch School of Law and earned a bachelor’s degree from Olivet College.

2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

The 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report reflects the Company’s progress on Environment, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) related matters, focusing on a wide range of critical issues, including climate risk, sustainability, human capital, diversity and inclusion, equity, community development, corporate governance, and risk management.

“We are focused on the continued advancement of our ESG program, and our inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report provides insight into our priorities and efforts in these important areas,” said Steve Gardner, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Pacific Premier. “We are pleased to share our progress in addressing social and environmental issues in our communities, fostering an inclusive workforce, and making our operations more sustainable, among our progress in other ESG-related goals.”

Key Highlights in the 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report include:

• $50 million Equitable Impact Initiative – a multi-year commitment to support organizations dedicated to advancing equitable access for minority communities and other marginalized populations
• Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions disclosure
• Premier Inclusion Initiative – a program designed to drive behavioral and cultural change across the organization
• $2.3 billion in CRA eligible lending to support affordable housing, small business growth, and nonprofits that serve low-to-moderate income communities
• “Outstanding” CRA rating for the second consecutive examination period

The Company’s inaugural Social Responsibility Report can be found on the Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. Investor website (https://investors.ppbi.com) or via the link below: