BNY MELLON SUSTAINABLE INTERNATIONAL EQUITY ETF (BKIS) Exchange: NYSE ARCA

To pursue its goal, thefund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of anyborrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of foreign companies thatdemonstrate attractive investment attributes and sustainable business practices. The fund considers aforeign company to be a company organized or with its principal place of business in, or that has a majorityof its assets or business in, or whose securities are primarily listed or traded on exchanges in, a countryoutside the United States. The fund's sub-adviser,Newton Investment Management Limited (Newton), an affiliate of the Adviser,considers a company to be engaged in "sustainable business practices" if the company engages in suchpractices in an economic sense (i.e., the company's strategy, operations and finances are stable anddurable), and takes appropriate measures to manage any material consequences or impact of its policiesand operations in relation to environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters (e.g.,the company's environmental footprint, labor standards, board structure, etc.). Companiesengaged in sustainable business practices also may include companies that have committed explicitly toimproving their environmental and/or social impacts that will lead to a transformation of their businessmodels. No investment will be made in a company that is deemed by Newton to have material negative environmental,social or governance issues with its business activities. Examples of such companies include: tobaccocompanies due to the health implications of smoking; a company with a large carbon footprint that hasno emission reduction target; or a company that is in direct conflict with the goals of the UN GlobalCompact (a voluntary corporate initiative that seeks to advance universal principles on human rights,labor, environment and anti-corruption).The fund invests principallyin common stocks. The fund may overweight or underweight certain countries,companies, industries or market sectors relative to the MSCI EAFE®Index, the fund's benchmark index, which measures the equity market performance of developed markets,excluding the U.S. and Canada. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assetsin stocks of companies located in countries (other than the United States) notrepresented in the MSCI EAFE Index, including up to 20% of its net assets in the securities of companiesprimarily listed on exchanges in emerging market countriesthat demonstrate attractive investment attributes and sustainable business practices and deemed by Newtonnot to have material negative environmental, social or governanceissues with their business activities. Emerging market countries are considered countries other thanthe U.S., Canada and the countries represented in the MSCI EAFE Index. In addition, the fund may, fromtime to time, invest a significant portion (more than 20%) of its total assets in securities of companiesin certain sectors or located in particular countries. As of the date ofthis Prospectus, the fund expects to have significant exposure to securities of companies located inthe United Kingdom (U.K.), the broader European region and Japan. The fundmay invest in equity securities of companies with any market capitalization. Newton seeks attractively-priced companies (determined using both qualitativeand quantitative fundamental analysis as described under "Fundamental Research and Analysis" below) withgood products or services, strong management and strategic direction that have adopted, or are makingprogress towards, a sustainable business approach. These are companies that Newton believes should benefitfrom favorable long-term trends. When selecting stocks for the fund's portfolio, Newton uses an investmentprocess that combines investment themes with fundamental research and analysis, with consideration ofESG matters through, among other things, Newton's proprietary ESG quality review process and applicationof Newton's sustainable investment criteria, as described below. InvestmentThemes. Part of Newton's investment philosophy is the belief that no company, marketor economy can be considered in isolation; each must be understood within a broader context. Therefore,Newton's global industry analysts and responsible investment team begin their process by consideringthe context provided by a series of global investment themes, which are designed to define the broadersocial, financial and political environment as a framework for understanding events, trends and competitivepressures worldwide.Fundamental Research and Analysis. Newton next conducts rigorous fundamental analysis of investment opportunitieson a global basis and uses cross comparisons of companies all over the world to identify securities thatNewton believes will outperform globally. Newton searches for attractively priced companies with goodproducts or services and strong management that Newton perceives to possess a competitive advantage. Newton conducts an initial review of potential investments by assessing, among other factors, a company'sprice-to-earnings ratio, positive earnings momentum, earnings per share growth expectations, and earningsstability. Newton also utilizes a variety of valuation techniques, which include earnings, asset value,cash flow and cost of capital measurements, in conducting its fundamental analysis. ESGQuality Review and Sustainable Investment Criteria. Newton integrates the considerationof ESG issues through, among other aspects of its investment process, Newton's proprietary ESG qualityreview of each individual company, prior to an investment being made in an equity security of a companyfor the first time. Newton's ESG quality review incorporates qualitative and quantitative informationand data from internal and external (e.g., index providers and consultants) sources, including research,reports, screenings, ratings and/or analysis. Newton's ESG quality review is designed to determine ifa company is suitable for a sustainable investment strategy.Newtonalso employs sustainable investment criteria that incorporate elements of negative screening alongsideother general and security level (i.e., in terms of a company's activities) ESG-related analysis, usingsimilar data sources as those in the ESG quality review. Ultimately, in keeping with the investmentstrategy of the fund, the sustainable investment criteria seek to: - identifyand avoid companies that participate in specific areas of activity that Newton deems to be harmful froman environmental or social perspective, or do not follow good governance practices. For example, Newtoncould deem companies that have large carbon footprints, companies with poor labor standards, or companiesthat are in direct conflict with the goals of the UN Global Compact ineligible for investment. - identifyand invest in companies that are proactively seeking to manage environmental and social factors to generatesustainable returns. This may also include those companies that are contributing to the development ofsolutions that will contribute towardsaddressing environmental and/or social issues, examples of which could include more efficient or reduceduse of natural resources or accessibility to healthcare. There maybe situations where the fund will invest in a security of a company that has been identified by Newtonas having involvement in potentially harmful activities from an environmental or social perspective.This may arise for certain companies whose activities or operations, typically due to a legacy businessmix, have created poor environmental or social outcomes, but are now investing and positively adaptingto future needs (for example, this may include energy companies that are preparing for a transition toa lower carbon world). Similarly, in some instances, the fund may invest in a security of a company whereNewton determines prevailing ESG information and data provided by external ESG rating providers havenot fully captured positive environmental or social-related initiatives of the company.OngoingESG Monitoring, Engagement and Voting. Newton monitors companies held in the fund'sportfolio for emerging negative environmental, social or governance issues. This is done through a combinationof ongoing qualitative and quantitative research. This research may be supported by engagement with acompany's management, including discussion of material ESG issues where relevant. Newton may engagewith selected companies to understand better a company's approach to managing emerging ESG issues. Newtonmay also specifically engage with companies identified as transitioning away from environmentally orsocially harmful activities, to help determine the progress being made in achieving their objectives,supporting the changes being made or encouraging further enhancements. Engagement may also be undertakenin an effort to influence and to support change in the business practices or activities of a companyand to obtain information that helps Newton achieve a better understanding of the company's circumstances.Newton also makes use of a variety of third-party data and research providers that allow it to monitorchanges in the ESG characteristics of a company. Newton typically exercises voting rights at each shareholdermeeting of portfolio company holdings. This activity is undertaken in-house to ensure that the opinionsexpressed through Newton's voting record are in line with Newton's investment and engagement priorities.Thefund is non-diversified.