Haleon PLC

### How we do it

We are committed to ensuring that our political engagement is aligned with our values and with evolving legislation and stakeholder expectation. We have effective standards and governance principles in place, underpinned by strong values, to safeguard the integrity, transparency, and accountability of our political advocacy activity. [...] ### Responsibilities

The Corporate Affairs function is responsible for overseeing and carrying out our political advocacy activity. The vast majority of this activity, including interactions with government stakeholders, is conducted by Haleon employees.

We use public affairs consultancies primarily to monitor political developments and for advice with shaping our external advocacy strategy. External consultants may join Haleon employees in meetings and/or interactions with stakeholders and government officials. External consultants cannot represent Haleon on their own unless there is a strong rationale, in which case, they must disclose that they are there on behalf of Haleon. Under all circumstances, external consultants are governed by Haleon policies and standards, as well as being subject to the due diligence, contracting and monitoring checks conducted under our third-party risk management framework. [...] ### Political Advocacy expenditure

We ensure there is management oversight of any expenditure on public policy activities by Haleon employees. The effectiveness of these controls is regularly monitored to ensure that all expenditure, including payments to approved third parties, follows appropriate due diligence and background checks and is in line with formal agreements. In this way, we aim to ensure that no unauthorised or inappropriate payments, contributions or sponsorships are made. [...] ### Working with Public Policy Groups (PPG)[3]

Our work with PPGs is an important part of our advocacy activity and choosing the right group to partner with is key. Haleon only works with credible and respected organisations that are aligned with our values and our policy priorities. Haleon employees must also conduct a thorough due diligence process before deciding to partner with a PPG to ensure its work is aligned to our strategy and values, and that appropriate governance is in place.

We will not hesitate to stop supporting an organisation if we believe it has acted contrary to Haleon policies and standards.

We are committed to working with policymakers and policy partners in the interests of consumers, innovation, and public health, and in compliance with local and international laws. Our approach to political advocacy is underpinned by our Haleon values and standards to safeguard the integrity, transparency, and accountability of our activity. We have mandatory training programmes in place which support the internal controls we have in place to ensure all political advocacy activity is undertaken for legitimate purposes and is conducted appropriately and ethically. More information can be found in our Haleon public position on political advocacy.

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