Sysco Corp

Sysco's public policy priorities and activities are reviewed regularly with senior management and with the Board of Directors. [...] Sysco promotes and protects our company's interests through direct lobbying of government officials on a wide array of issues. Common issues include agriculture, animal welfare, energy and the environment, food safety, health care, immigration, nutrition, labor, occupational safety and licensing, product labeling, taxes, trade, transportation and workers' compensation. [...] Sysco complies with all U.S. federal and state lobbying laws, which require reporting on lobbying activity. For FY2021, Sysco reported U.S. federal lobbying expenditures of $190,000 in reports filed with the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. [...] Sysco engages in the political process by providing financial support for select candidates and issue advocacy campaigns that support our business objectives. Contributions and involvement are determined by the Sysco Corporation Public Policy Committee, a multifunctional group consisting of members from Sysco's executive leadership, Government Relations, Legal, Investor Relations, Communications and other relevant functional leaders. [...] The Sysco Corporation Good Government Committee, Inc. (Sysco PAC) was established to allow eligible associates to become engaged in the political process. Sysco PAC is governed by a separate Board of Directors comprised of PAC members from across our company, including representatives from corporate executive leadership, field operating companies, regional market leaders and corporate functional leaders. Sysco PAC makes contributions to federal, state and local candidates in accordance with election laws and regulations. Membership in Sysco PAC is strictly voluntary and can be discontinued at any time. [...] Sysco PAC is regulated by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and files reports, as required, with the FEC and relevant state election commissions. Reports filed with the FEC are publicly available on the FEC website.

##### Government relations

###### Sound public policy is imperative to fulfilling our Mission to deliver success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions. We pursue a collaborative and inclusive approach to making decisions. We work alongside our industry, supplier and customer stakeholders to advocate for our priorities at the local, state and federal levels.

This engagement is critical to ensure that the interests of our customers, associates and shareholders are properly represented at all levels of government. Sysco's public policy priorities and activities are reviewed regularly with senior management and with the Board of Directors.

###### Lobbying activities

Sysco promotes and protects our company's interests through direct lobbying of government officials on a wide array of issues. Common issues include agriculture, animal welfare, energy and the environment, food safety, health care, immigration, nutrition, labor, occupational safety and licensing, product labeling, taxes, trade, transportation and workers' compensation.

Sysco complies with all U.S. federal and state lobbying laws, which require reporting on lobbying activity. For FY2021, Sysco reported U.S. federal lobbying expenditures of $190,000 in reports filed with the Clerk of the U.S. House of

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###### government relations

Trade association engagement

Sysco works with a diverse array of industries and organizations that have similar business objectives and goals. To help achieve legislative and regulatory priorities on issues important to our overall business strategies, we maintain memberships in various industry trade associations. We will not always agree with every position these organizations take, but we have found that providing our input — for or against a particular position — is a constructive way to influence policy outcomes. [A list of those organizations and their dues is available here.](https://www.sysco.com/dam/jcr:e62fc267-ec22-4c01-89c2-2d26df3e4d46/Sysco%20Association%20Membership%20List.pdf)

###### Political contributions

Sysco engages in the political process by providing financial support for select candidates and issue advocacy campaigns that support our business objectives. Contributions and involvement are determined by the Sysco Corporation Public Policy Committee, a multifunctional group consisting of members from Sysco's executive leadership, Government Relations, Legal, Investor Relations, Communications and other relevant functional leaders.

The Sysco Corporation Good Government Committee, Inc. (Sysco PAC) was established to allow eligible associates to become engaged in the political process. Sysco PAC is governed by a separate Board of Directors comprised of PAC members from across our company, including representatives from corporate executive leadership, field operating companies, regional market leaders and corporate functional leaders. Sysco PAC makes contributions to federal, state and local candidates in accordance with election laws and regulations. Membership in Sysco PAC is strictly voluntary and can be discontinued at any time.

Sysco PAC is regulated by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and files reports, as required, with the FEC and relevant state election commissions. [Reports filed with the FEC are publicly available on the FEC website.](https://www.fec.gov/)

At Sysco, the Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for Sustainability, Government Relations, Investor Relations and Communications. Ensuring that the company's direct and indirect activities that influence policy are consistent with overall climate change strategy is fostered through the company's existing organizational structure as well as routine and ongoing meetings among the leadership of the Corporate Affairs group, including Sustainability, Government Relations, Investor Relations, and Communications.

Sysco complies with all U.S. federal and state lobbying laws, which require reporting on lobbying activity. For FY2022, Sysco reported U.S. federal lobbying expenditures of $200,000 in reports filed with the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Secretary of the U.S. Senate. In jurisdictions outside of the U.S., Sysco complies with all applicable lobbying legislation. [...] Sysco's public policy priorities and activities are reviewed regularly with senior management and with the Board of Directors. [...] Sysco promotes and protects our company's interests by directly lobbying government officials on a wide array of issues. Common issues include agriculture, animal welfare, energy and the environment, food safety, healthcare, immigration, nutrition, labor, occupational safety and licensing, product labeling, taxes, trade, transportation and workers' compensation. [...] Sysco works with a diverse array of industries and organizations that have similar business objectives and goals. To help achieve legislative and regulatory priorities on issues important to our overall business strategies, we maintain memberships in various industry trade associations. We don't necessarily agree with every position these organizations take; however, we have found that providing our input is a constructive way to influence policy outcomes. That's true whether we are for or against a particular position. [...] Sysco's public policy priorities and activities are reviewed regularly with senior management and with the Board of Directors.

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]At Sysco, the Senior VP, Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer is responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility, Government Relations, Investor Relations and Communications. Ensuring that the company's direct and indirect activities that influence policy are consistent with overall climate change strategy is fostered through the company's existing organizational structure as well as routine and ongoing meetings among the leadership of the Corporate Affairs group, including CSR, Government Relations, Investor Relations, and Communications.

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?[…]At Sysco, the Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for Sustainability, Government Relations, Investor Relations