Group 1 - Eastern Bank achieved a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2026 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the twelfth consecutive year, indicating strong commitment to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion [1] - The CEI is recognized as the leading benchmarking survey measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace [1] - Eastern Bank is among 534 U.S. businesses recognized as leaders in promoting LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion [1]