Hilton Food Group PLC

###### BOARD OVERSIGHT AND REPORTING

Sustainability is embedded throughout our governance structure, it is essential for driving accountability and innovation and enabling us to deliver our sustainability targets by aligning policies, resources, and long-term goals.

The Board is responsible for the long-term success of the group and has ultimate responsibility for approval of our Transition Plan and our strategic ambition, as well as the ongoing review of our progress. The Board meets at least eight times a year.

The Board assigns certain sustainability matters to principal committees: the Sustainability Committee has oversight of climate-related strategy, including the Transition Plan. From a strategic perspective, climate-related issues are discussed within the Sustainability Committee, chaired by Non-Executive Director, Rebecca Shelley. With extensive experience in sustainability, including leading Tesco's sustainability strategy and establishing programmes internationally for four years for financial services companies like Prudential, Rebecca brings valuable insights to inform Board and Committee discussions.

###### MANAGEMENT ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Chief Executive, Steve Murrells, has management responsibility for climate-change and environmental issues. Day-to-day governance of climate-related issues are delegated to the Executive Leadership Team, which oversees the delivery of our Transition Plan, monitors the progress against it and manages major delivery projects.

Our board members collectively bring experience relevant to climate transition, including financial, supply chain, sustainability, and general governance roles across a range of industry sectors including global retailers and their suppliers. More details on their backgrounds can be found in our Annual Report.

The Sustainability Committee meets at least four times per year to monitor the progress and performance of the Group's Transition Plan, including key initiatives aimed at reducing Hilton Foods' climate footprint. The Committee also reviews our reported KPIs as outlined in the Metrics and Targets section of this report, through our KPI monitoring system, which tracks Group-level metrics such as emissions, energy and water use. The Committee Chair informs the Board of our strategy and progress after each Sustainability Committee meeting.

The Board also ensures the Group maintains an effective risk management and internal control system, including over climate-related risks and opportunities. The Board, via the Audit Committee has an ongoing review process for principal risks, including climate change.

Regional CEOs are responsible for delivery of the Transition Plan at the site level across Scope 1, 2 and 3. The Group Sustainability team, led by the Chief Quality and Sustainability Officer, is responsible for management of projects across geographies, management of Group strategy and climate risk management. The Group Sustainability & Human Rights Director has operational responsibility for the delivery of the Transition Plan. These teams oversee carbon reduction projects in partnership with customers and suppliers, and members of the team hold governance roles within industry collaborative forums.

Strategic ambition for the Transition Plan and our Science-Based Targets was set by the Executive Leadership Team led by our CEO. Our Science-Based Targets, Transition Plan and mitigation strategies were developed by the Group Sustainability Team for approval by the Executive Leadership Team and the Sustainability Committee within the parameters of this strategic ambition.

The Executive Leadership Team, alongside the CEO, receives monthly updates on the progress of our 2025 Sustainable Protein Plan, including the Transition Plan, under the stewardship of the Chief Quality and Sustainability Officer. These sessions delve into relevant collaborative projects and customer requirements, underscoring the commitment to keeping sustainability at the forefront of strategic decision-making.

The Board has approved our Science-Based Targets, developed in line with a strategic ambition set at a management level. This is supported by an in depth annual assessment of our performance against climate-related metrics which is reported to the Board.

The Board ensures the ongoing success of the business, overseeing and engaging with both the Sustainability Committee and Executive Leadership Team on the direction and values of the company, including the integration of corporate social responsibility objectives. The Board is updated on sustainability objectives and strategy progress every six months. [...] The Sustainability Committee, chaired by Non-Executive Director Rebecca Shelley, oversees the delivery of our long-term corporate sustainability strategy and performance. The Committee approves formal reporting on corporate sustainability and provides integral support to the Senior Management Team, while evaluating both opportunities and risks alongside the Audit and Risk Committee in order to ensure a climate resilient business. [...] The CSR team (led by the Chief Quality and Sustainability Officer and the CSR Director) coordinate our supply chain engagement and global reporting. The team acts as stewards over the sustainability strategy, assuming full responsibility for achieving targets and meeting reporting requirements.

Management has an important role in assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities. Our Chief Executive is responsible for addressing climate issues, while day-to-day governance of climate-related issues are delegates to the Executive Leadership Team, which oversees the strategy to achieve climate targets. Divisional CEOs are responsible for climate-risk identification and mitigation at site level, while the CSR team led by the Chief Quality and Sustainability Officer is responsible for climate risk mitigation across our supply chains. Climate-related issues are monitored by the Group CSR team. [...] The Group Internal Audit and Risk Director coordinate the agenda for the Risk Management Committee to mitigate the risks. They then assess the effectiveness of these activities independently to report to the Audit Committee and Board. The Audit Committee determines risk categorization and mitigation measures before final Board approval. The Risk Management Committee and the Audit Committee both meet four times per year, and climate change is discussed and monitored at all Audit Committee meetings as one of our principal risks advised by our internal experts in areas such as energy procurement, sustainable agriculture, and supply chain insight."
"**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**\n\nRelevant consultations are completed either by or with the oversight of the Group Corporate Social Responsibility team, who are responsible for developing and implementing The Sustainable Protein Plan, this ensures the activities are consistent with overall climate strategies.

###### Governance

At Hilton we have embedded sustainability throughout our governance structure and decision making processes, so that we remain accountable and ensure we apply our influence for benefit of both people and planet.

The Board ensures the ongoing success of the business, overseeing and engaging with both the Sustainability Committee and Executive Leadership Team on the direction and values of the company, including the integration of corporate social responsibility objectives. The Board is updated on sustainability objectives and strategy progress every six months.

The Sustainability Committee, chaired by Non-Executive Director Rebecca Shelley, oversees the delivery of our long-term corporate sustainability strategy and performance. The Committee approves formal reporting on corporate sustainability and provides integral support to the Senior Management Team, while evaluating both opportunities and risks alongside the Audit and Risk Committee in order to ensure a climate resilient business.

The Executive Leadership Team are updated monthly alongside the CEO on customer and corporate social responsibility targets and objectives.

The CSR team (led by the Chief Quality and Sustainability Officer and the CSR Director) coordinate our supply chain engagement and global reporting. The team acts as stewards over the sustainability strategy, assuming full responsibility for achieving targets and meeting reporting requirements." [...] "###### Corporate Sustainability Committee

Climate-related issues are discussed within the Hilton Sustainability Committee, which includes the CEO as a member, and is chaired by a Non-Executive Director, Rebecca Shelley, who has relevant experience in ESG derived from four years leading Tesco's CSR strategy and delivery programme internationally, as well as establishing and running sustainability programmes for large financial services companies including Prudential.
This Committee meets at least three times a year. The role of the Sustainability Committee is to review the strategy to address climate risks and opportunities, and to monitor progress in reducing our climate footprint and the footprint of our supply chains. The Committee Chair subsequently informs the Board of our strategy and progress.

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]Relevant consultations are completed either by or with the oversight of the Group CSR team, who are responsible for developing and implementing The Sustainable Protein Plan, this ensures the activities are consistent with overall climate strategies.

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