Corning Inc

Corning's Board of Directors includes a Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Committee (CRASC), whose responsibilities include assisting the Board in reviewing the company's management strategies, plans, policies, and actions related to our sustainability program, environmental responsibilities, and climate action. This review includes sustainability goals, environmental and social policies and practices, energy, waste, and water management strategies, and climate-related risks and opportunities, among other focus areas. The committee charter for the CRASC can be found on our website. [...] Corning's vice president, government affairs, reviewed Corning's global government affairs activities with the CRASC, including opportunities and risks of government policies related to decarbonizing the global economy."
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###### Public policy and lobbying

Corning is committed to ensuring our public policy engagement meets high ethical standards, is aligned with our corporate interests and Values, and is conducted in full compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies.

[Read about our approach and access disclosures.](https://investor.corning.com/investor-relations/governance/political-contributions/default.aspx)

In 2019, Corning joined 75 companies in urging continued U.S. participation in the global climate-change initiative known as the Paris Agreement. In addition, we announced goals in 2022 that align with the Paris Agreement and that we committed to have validated via the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi). These actions make clear to our organization and stakeholders our approach and strategy on climate change. [...] In 2021, Corning responded to more than 95 customer ESG surveys. An example of a positive outcome is that customers requesting ESG information are pleased with Corning's progress and remain valued customers.

The public policy and legislative processes have an important impact on Corning's business activities and our ability to invent, develop, and deliver life-changing inventions to people around the world. In conducting our government affairs program, Corning is committed to ensuring its public policy engagement meets high ethical standards, is aligned with our corporate interests and Values, and is conducted in full compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies. Public Policy Advocacy and Lobbying Corning engages with officials in the legislative and executive branches at all levels of government on issues of importance to the company and our stakeholders. Our Global Government Affairs organization is responsible for overseeing all advocacy activities. We disclose lobbying activities and expenditures as required by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For links to these and other lobbying disclosure statements, visit our website. Outside the United States, Corning has implemented internal policies on compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in countries where relevant interactions with government officials occur, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Political Contributions Corning's Global Government Affairs organization has authority to make decisions on behalf of the company regarding political contributions to non-federal candidates and other non-federal political entities where permitted by law. Such decisions are made in consultation with Corning's internal and/or external legal counsel. Corning's political contributions are made without regard for the personal political preferences of our employees. Where permissible under state and local law, and consistent with the company's interests, Corning makes contributions to non-federal candidates (e.g., candidates to state offices), and may make contributions to non-federal political committees, non-federal parties, and other non-federal political organizations that register and report to the Internal Revenue Service under Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code. On a semiannual basis, we disclose non-federal political contributions (as described above) that exceed $1,000 during a calendar year. Corning Employees Political Action Committee (COREPAC) Corning administers a voluntary U.S. employee-funded political action committee, COREPAC, through which employees can participate in the political process by making contributions to federal and state political candidates and committees. COREPAC supports candidates from both parties and decisions regarding who the PAC supports are made with Corning's best interests in mind and without regard for the personal political preferences of our employees. A separate nonpartisan Contributions Committee, consisting of employees representing Corning's businesses and staff functions, is responsible for approving all COREPAC contributions. COREPAC receipts and disbursements are reported in detail, as required by law, to the Federal Election Commission. Such reports are publicly available at www.fec.gov. Participation in Trade Organizations Corning participates in trade associations, chambers of commerce, and other organizations that collectively promote the interest of their respective members. Among the many activities that these organizations conduct, such as establishing industry standards and hosting trade shows, such organizations also enable members to collectively inform legislators, executive branch officials, and their staffs about industry positions on particular laws, policies, or proposals. Corning is a member of various associations, including the Business Roundtable, the National Foreign Trade Council, and the National Association of Manufacturers. Corning publishes a semiannual list of dues and membership fees to tax-exempt 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations or 501(c)(6) trade associations or chambers of commerce that exceed $40,000, which will include the portion of any such dues/fees that are tax-deductible.

###### Public policy and corporate political contributions

Public policy and legislative processes impact Corning's business activities and our ability to invent, develop, and deliver life-changing inventions to people around the world. In our government affairs work, Corning is committed to ensuring its public policy engagement meets high ethical standards, is aligned with our corporate interests and Values, and is conducted in full compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies. This approach extends to Corning engagement on behalf of our subsidiaries, including Hemlock Semiconductor.

###### Public policy advocacy and lobbying

Corning's Global Government Affairs organization oversees all advocacy activities through our work with government stakeholders at the federal, state, and local level in countries where Corning operates.

Our efforts support Corning's role in advancing sustainable business practices and direct product solutions, such as emissions control technologies and solar innovations.

We disclose lobbying activities and expenditures as required by all applicable U.S. laws. For links to these and [other lobbying disclosure statements, visit our website.](https://investor.corning.com/investor-relations/governance/political-contributions/default.aspx) Outside the United States, Corning has implemented internal policies to help ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, in countries where relevant interactions with government officials occur.

###### Non-federal political contributions

Corning's Global Government Affairs organization has authority to make decisions on behalf of the company regarding political contributions to non-federal candidates and other non-federal political entities where permitted by law, and without political bias. Where permissible under state and local law and consistent with the company's interests, Corning makes contributions to non-federal candidates (e.g., candidates for state offices), and may make contributions to non-federal political committees, non-federal parties, and other non-federal political organizations that register and report to the Internal Revenue Service under Section 527 of the Internal [Revenue Code. On a semiannual basis, we disclose non-](https://investor.corning.com/investor-relations/governance/political-contributions/default.aspx) [federal political contributions (as described above) that](https://investor.corning.com/investor-relations/governance/political-contributions/default.aspx) exceed $1,000 during a calendar year.

###### Corning employees political action committee (COREPAC)

Corning administers a voluntary U.S. employee-funded political action committee, COREPAC, providing an avenue for employees to participate in the political process via contributions to federal and state political candidates and committees. COREPAC supports candidates from both parties and decisions regarding who the PAC supports are made with Corning's best interests in mind and without regard for the personal political preferences of our employees. A separate non-partisan Contributions Committee, consisting of employees representing Corning's businesses and staff functions, is responsible for approving all COREPAC contributions.

COREPAC receipts and disbursements are reported in detail, as required by law, to the Federal Election Commission. Such reports are publicly available at [www.fec.gov.](https://www.fec.gov/)

###### Participation in trade organizations

Corning participates in trade associations, chambers of commerce, and other organizations that collectively promote the interest of their respective members. These organizations enable members to collectively inform legislators, government officials, and their staff about industry positions on specific proposals, policies, or laws. These organizations also work to establish industry standards and communicate common industry positions [to the public and other stakeholders. Corning publishes](https://investor.corning.com/investor-relations/governance/political-contributions/default.aspx) [a semiannual list of dues and membership fees to tax-](https://investor.corning.com/investor-relations/governance/political-contributions/default.aspx) exempt 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations or 501(c)(6) trade associations or chambers of commerce that exceed $40,000, which include the portion of any such dues/fees that are non-tax deductible.

###### Lobbying and Political Contributions Policy

Corning encourages employees to participate in the political process on a personal basis. However, any use of Corning funds, property, resources or employee work time for U.S. political purposes — for example, to any U.S. political party, candidate or government official – is subject to Corning's Lobbying and Political Contributions Policy and must be approved in advance by Corning's Government Affairs office. Any contact with members of the U.S. Congress or executive branch officials on behalf of Corning, or any Corning contribution to U.S. government officials or payment related to these officials, must be approved by and coordinated through Corning's Government Affairs office. Our policy can be found at investor.corning.com/investor-relations/governance/political-contributions/default.aspx.

The public policy and legislative processes have an important impact on Corning's business activities and our ability to invent, develop, and deliver life-changing inventions to people around the world. In conducting our government affairs program, Corning is committed to ensuring its public policy engagement meets high ethical standards, is aligned with our corporate interests and Values, and is conducted in full compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies. Public Policy Advocacy and Lobbying Corning engages with officials in the legislative and executive branches at all levels of government on issues of importance to the company and our stakeholders. Our Global Government Affairs organization is responsible for overseeing all advocacy activities. We disclose lobbying activities and expenditures as required by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For links to these and other lobbying disclosure statements, visit our website. Outside the United States, Corning has implemented internal policies on compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in countries where relevant interactions with government officials occur, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Political Contributions Corning's Global Government Affairs organization has authority to make decisions on behalf of the company regarding political contributions to non-federal candidates and other non-federal political entities where permitted by law. Such decisions are made in consultation with Corning's internal and/or external legal counsel. Corning's political contributions are made without regard for the personal political preferences of our employees. Where permissible under state and local law, and consistent with the company's interests, Corning makes contributions to non-federal candidates (e.g., candidates to state offices), and may make contributions to non-federal political committees, non-federal parties, and other non-federal political organizations that register and report to the Internal Revenue Service under Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code. On a semiannual basis, we disclose non-federal political contributions (as described above) that exceed $1,000 during a calendar year. Corning Employees Political Action Committee (COREPAC) Corning administers a voluntary U.S. employee-funded political action committee, COREPAC, through which employees can participate in the political process by making contributions to federal and state political candidates and committees. COREPAC supports candidates from both parties and decisions regarding who the PAC supports are made with Corning's best interests in mind and without regard for the personal political preferences of our employees. A separate nonpartisan Contributions Committee, consisting of employees representing Corning's businesses and staff functions, is responsible for approving all COREPAC contributions. COREPAC receipts and disbursements are reported in detail, as required by law, to the Federal Election Commission. Such reports are publicly available at www.fec.gov. Participation in Trade Organizations Corning participates in trade associations, chambers of commerce, and other organizations that collectively promote the interest of their respective members. Among the many activities that these organizations conduct, such as establishing industry standards and hosting trade shows, such organizations also enable members to collectively inform legislators, executive branch officials, and their staffs about industry positions on particular laws, policies, or proposals. Corning is a member of various associations, including the Business Roundtable, the National Foreign Trade Council, and the National Association of Manufacturers. Corning publishes a semiannual list of dues and membership fees to tax-exempt 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations or 501(c)(6) trade associations or chambers of commerce that exceed $40,000, which will include the portion of any such dues/fees that are tax-deductible.

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]In 2019, Corning joined 75 companies in urging continued U.S. participation in the global climate-change initiative known as the Paris Agreement.
In addition, we announced goals in 2022 that align with the Paris Agreement and that we committed to have validated via the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi). These actions make clear to our organization and stakeholders our approach and strategy on climate change.

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