Compass Minerals International Inc

### PUBLIC POLICY

###### Compass Minerals is dedicated to advancing public policy objectives that foster responsible and sustainable business practices.

We engage in discussions at local, regional and national levels on policies that impact our business, employees, stakeholders and the communities we serve. We advocate for policies that enhance safe and sustainable operations, promote responsible stewardship of natural resources, support productive mining and manufacturing practices, contribute to fair competition and provide regulatory certainty. Our advocacy efforts may also include support for political organizations or candidates, as allowed by law, which align with our business interests.

We take a collaborative approach to advocacy, actively participating in various associations and organizations to further public policy discussions, strengthen relationships and promote research and best management practices. For a list of our association memberships, please refer to the GRI/SASB Index.

##### PUBLIC POLICY

Compass Minerals engages in public policy relevant to our business, employees, stakeholders and the communities where we operate at local, regional and national levels. We support public policies that promote safe and sustainable operations, responsible stewardship of our natural resources, productive mining and manufacturing practices, fair competition and regulatory certainty. Our advocacy efforts occasionally include support for political organizations that align with our business interests.

Compass Minerals' active involvement in a range of associations and organizations supports our collaborative approach and our acknowledgement that shared, collective action drives greater impact. For the advancement of our industry, we work to strengthen external relationships, promote research and share best management practices.

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]As we work to strengthen Compass Minerals' climate resilience, we are focused on identifying, managing and mitigating the physical and transition risks associated with climate change. At the same time, we explore opportunities where our products and services can help enable broader resilience to climate‑related impact.

Does your organization have a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement?[…]No, and we do not plan to have one in the next two years