TC Energy Corp

Report on climate-related lobbying and trade associations [...] Political contributions and lobbying [...] Applies to all employees, directors, officers and Contingent Workforce Contractors of TC Energy and its wholly owned subsidiaries and/or operated entities in all countries in which TC Energy conducts business [...] Requires annual training and certification [...] Our suppliers are expected to share our commitment to ethics and compliance as stated in our Contractor COBE Policy.

Greater transparency with Report on Sustainability and ESG Data Sheet combined and published earlier in year, and publication of new Methane Emissions Disclosure Report and Climate-related Lobbying Report

The Governance Committee monitors updates to securities law and proxy advisor policies, reviews Board skills matrices and enterprise risk management program implementation. [...] The Governance Committee monitors updates to securities law and proxy advisor policies, while also monitoring Board diversity targets, oversees the risks of forced labour in our supply chain and related disclosures, lobbying practices, shareholder proposals and voting trends. [...] The Health, Safety, Sustainability and Environment (HSSE) Committee oversees operational, major project execution, health, safety, sustainability and environmental risk, including climate change related risks. The HSSE Committee reviews and monitors the performance and activities of TC Energy's HSSE matters including compliance with applicable and proposed legislation, conformance with industry standards and best practices. It also monitors the performance of actions and initiatives undertaken by TC Energy to prevent, mitigate and manage risks related to HSSE matters, and any critical incidents respecting our assets, operations, personnel and public safety. The HSSE Committee also maintains oversight of significant or complex capital projects, including the monitoring of prescribed performance criteria. The HSSE Committee reviews the risk management matrix and voluntary sustainability reporting and disclosure, and corporate security updates. The HSSE Committee reviews TC Energy's implementation of a safety conscious culture, including emergency preparedness plans, landowner and community relationships, mental health and psychological safety initiatives and Indigenous group engagement. The HSSE Committee receives updates to TC Energy's environmental management program, including biodiversity and land management, climate change related risks and opportunities and GHG emissions reduction targets. [...] The Public Policy and Insights team is responsible for the coordination, development, and advocacy of TC Energy's corporate positions on key public policy issues across North America. [...] TC Energy's recognition as an energy partner of choice depends on the strength of our reputation. Transparent, fair engagement with stakeholders on our projects and our safe, reliable operation of assets is important to gaining and maintaining trust and respect. Through this, we are better positioned to obtain government and community support for our activities, initiating meaningful local benefits while protecting and enhancing our brand. [...] Our Government Relations teams advance our business objectives by identifying key issues, opportunities, and risks within all levels of government. They collaborate closely with government contacts to support our North American portfolio of projects and operations. [...] As communicated in our July 2023 Report on Climate-related Lobbying, we confirm that since the publication of the climate-related lobbying report, there has been no change to our association memberships or alignment assessment.

### Governance and oversight

TC Energy's Board of Directors provides oversight and direction in the strategic planning process to foster the long-term success and sustainability of our company. The Board reviews and approves our strategic plan and monitors its implementation considering specific and emerging issues, including progress towards our emission reduction goals.

The Governance Committee of the Board oversees lobbying, political contributions, and corporate memberships. The Committee receives a report annually that provides information on our lobbying activities, a complete list of our political contributions and a detailed list of our corporate memberships, including industry associations and policy organizations.

TC Energy maintains registrations for lobbyists where required by law. Our lobbying activities are registered in various jurisdictions in Canada and the U.S., many of which provide public disclosure with details of registrations. Links to each of the lobbyist registrations, where available, can be found in Appendix A of our [information sheet: Oversight and policies on lobbying,](https://www.tcenergy.com/siteassets/pdfs/about/governance/tcenergy-lobbying-infosheet.pdf) [political contributions and corporate membership.](https://www.tcenergy.com/siteassets/pdfs/about/governance/tcenergy-lobbying-infosheet.pdf)

We also maintain a number of policies that govern [lobbying practices including our internal Political](https://www.tcenergy.com/siteassets/pdfs/about/governance/tc-political-activities-and-contributions-policy.pdf) [Contributions and Activities Policy and Code of Business](https://www.tcenergy.com/siteassets/pdfs/about/governance/tc-political-activities-and-contributions-policy.pdf) [Ethics Policy.](https://www.tcenergy.com/siteassets/pdfs/about/governance/tc-code-of-business-ethics.pdf)

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]As an organization with a long history of innovation in reducing our emissions and addressing climate change-related issues, we support the goals of the Paris Agreement and are ready to undertake the critical challenge before us as we move to a low-carbon future. We will continue to collaborate with industry, academia and governments in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to enhance the safety and efficiency of our pipeline operations and to find ways that further reduce our emissions.
TC Energy is also committed to actively managing public policy issues that have an impact on our company. The company engages in the public policy process by participating in direct government advocacy, as well as working with third parties, such as industry associations. As part of this commitment, the company focuses on constructive engagement and support of the political process through contributions to political organizations and political campaigns to the extent permitted by applicable law.
TC Energy is non-partisan and participates in the political process only when permitted by applicable law, in accordance with company policies, and in a responsible and ethical way that serves the best interests of the company and its stakeholders.
We have highlighted the need for clear rules and a stable framework to give the market clearly defined, predictable and transparent pricing signals over the long term. We strongly encourage governments to promote technological innovation to reduce emissions and provides additional solutions for consideration.
It is vital that stakeholders and governments understand the broad nature of our assets and our contribution to clean energy. We have a major role to play in the provision of clean electricity and will position itself as a trusted, experienced partner in the future of clean energy delivery