BNY MELLON SUSTAINABLE US EQUITY ETF (BKUS) 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 U.S. companies thatdemonstrate attractive investment attributes and sustainable business practices. The fundconsiders a U.S. company to be a company organized or with its principal place of business in, or thathas a majority of its assets or business in, or whose securities are primarily listed or traded on exchangesin, the United States. The fund's sub-adviser, Newton Investment Management Limited(Newton), an affiliate of the Adviser, considersa company to be engaged in "sustainable business practices" if the company engages in such practicesin an economic sense (i.e., the company's strategy, operations and finances are stable and durable),and takes appropriate measures to manage any material consequences or impact of its policies and operationsin relation to environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters (e.g., the company's environmentalfootprint, labor standards, board structure, etc.). Companies engaged in sustainablebusiness practices also may include companies that have committed explicitly to improving their environmentaland/or social impacts that will lead to a transformation of their business models. No investment willbe made in a company that is deemed by Newton to have material negative environmental, social or governanceissues with its business activities. Examples of such companies include: tobacco companies due to thehealth implications of smoking; a company with a large carbon footprint that has no emission reductiontarget; or a company that is in direct conflict with the goals of the UN Global Compact (a voluntarycorporate initiative that seeks to advance universal principles on human rights, labor, environment andanti-corruption). The fund invests principally in common stocks. The fund may invest in equity securities of companies with any market capitalization, but focuses oncompanies with market capitalizations of $5 billion or more at the time of purchase. In addition,the fund may, from time to time, invest a significant portion (more than 20%) of its total assets insecurities of companies in certain sectors. As of the date of this Prospectus, the fund expects to investa significant portion of its assets in securities of companies in the technology sector. 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 quantitativeinformation and data from internal and external (e.g., index providers and consultants) sources, includingresearch, reports, screenings, ratings and/or analysis. Newton's ESG quality review is designed to determineif a 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 investment strategyof 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/or social factors togenerate sustainable returns. This may also include those companies that are contributing to the developmentof solutions that will contribute towards addressing environmental and/or social issues, examples ofwhich could include more efficient or reduced use of natural resources or accessibility to healthcare.There may be situations where the fund will invest in a securityof a company that has been identified by Newton as having involvement in potentially harmful activitiesfrom an environmental or social perspective. This may arise for certain companies whose activities oroperations, typically due to a legacy business mix, have created poor environmental or social outcomes,but are now investing and positively adapting to future needs (for example, this may include energy companiesthat are preparing for a transition to a lower carbon world). Similarly, in some instances, the fundmay invest in a security of a company where Newton determines prevailingESG information and data provided by external ESG rating providers have not fully captured positive environmentalor social-related initiatives of the company.Ongoing ESG Monitoring,Engagement and Voting. Newton monitors companies held in the fund's portfoliofor 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.The fund is non-diversified.