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We engage in advocacy with industry organizations to encourage policymakers to raise their ambition. All of our work is driven by ambitious goals, public commitments, strong partnerships and leadership from our purpose-focused brands. Some of our commitments include the Arctic Shipping Pledge, Fashion Pact coalition, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), United Nations Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, and Business Ambition for 1.5 degrees. We also partner on advocacy for smart climate policy in key sourcing markets. For instance, together with more than 20 other brands, we signed a call to the government of Vietnam to simplify and expand access to renewable energy.

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]GAP INC. POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT POLICY: At Gap Inc., we believe that it is important to participate in political and regulatory processes on issues that affect our business and community interests. We work proactively to enable Gap Inc.'s strategies through public policy and government advocacy. We also participate in political activities and advocate for legislation when there is a connection to our business and our ability to grow the business in a way that is consistent with our values, our legal obligations, and our Codes of Business Conduct and Vendor Conduct. For example, in the past we have been active in policy discussions and have lobbied on issues related to trade, tax, workforce, privacy, ports/infrastructure, and environmental issues. Gap Inc. only takes positions on ballot measures, initiatives or propositions that have a direct impact on our business. Our Government Affairs department manages and oversees the Company's political activities. All corporate political contributions are reviewed and approved in advance by both the (i) Vice President of Government Affairs and (ii) the Chief Growth Transformation Officer (who oversees our ESG and climate efforts). Our corporate contributions are reviewed annually by the Board. The Board also receives periodic updates regarding our political activities.

Example 1 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): We attended a NOAA meeting in 2021 to discuss possible climate impacts on our business, from droughts impacting cotton to the effect of snowstorms on logistics.

Example 2 - We partner on advocacy for climate policy in key sourcing markets. For instance, together with more than 20 other brands, we signed a call to the government of Vietnam to simplify and expand access to renewable energy.

Example 3 - Gap brand President and CEO Mark Breitbard met Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House in 2021 to discuss policies to boost the care economy and its impact on workers in the post-pandemic environment.

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your external engagement activities are consistent with your climate commitments and/or climate transition plan?[…]GAP INC. POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT POLICY: At Gap Inc., we believe that it is important to participate in political and regulatory processes on issues that affect our business and community interests. We work proactively to enable Gap Inc.'s strategies through public policy and government advocacy. We also participate in political activities and advocate for legislation when there is a connection to our business and our ability to grow the business in a way that is consistent with our values, our legal obligations, and our Codes of Business Conduct and Vendor Conduct. For example, in the past we have been active in policy discussions and have lobbied on issues related to trade, tax, workforce, privacy, ports/infrastructure, and environmental issues. Gap Inc. only takes positions on ballot measures, initiatives or propositions that have a direct impact on our business. Our Government Affairs department manages and oversees the Company's political activities. All corporate political contributions are reviewed and approved in advance by both the (i) Vice President of Government Affairs and (ii) the Chief Supply Chain, Strategy, and Transformation Officer (who oversees our environmental sustainability and climate efforts). Our corporate contributions are reviewed annually by the Board. The Board also receives periodic updates regarding our political activities.

Does your organization have a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement?[…]Yes