Aramark

Lobbying Governance

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Chief i. Forests-related responsibilities: Aramark's sustainability strategy, inclusive of forest-related decisions, is overseen by members of our executive leadership team whom report to the CEO, who is also a member of our Board. The executive leaders comprise Aramark's ESG Steering Committee (SteerCo). The SteerCo is responsible for setting direction and driving accountability as we address material issues, ensuring implementation of our sustainability commitments across the business and overseeing our approach to measure and report progress. ii. Forests-related decision: Aramark's CEO contributed to and supported Aramark's commitment to set science-based targets, including a 2050 net zero emissions target, as well as our commitment to the Cool Food Pledge to reduce food related emissions 25% by 2030. Aramark's CEO provided input to help shape Aramark's Sustainability Plan, Be Well. Do Well., under which our No Deforestation commitments reside. [...] Other, i. Forests-related responsibilities: The Board of Directors has oversight of the development and execution of Aramark's strategy, including the identification, management, and mitigation of short-, please medium- and long-term climate-related risks. The Board has given the Nominating, Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee (Nominating Committee) the duty to oversee and assess Aramark's ESG goals and objectives. The CEO, Chief Diversity & Sustainability Officer, VP of Sustainability, VP of Diversity & Inclusion, and other executives report directly to the Nominating Committee and the Board at least twice per year regarding key recommendations, progress and outcomes related to Aramark's ESG goals. ii. Forests-related decision: The Board contributed to and supported Aramark's commitment to set science-based emissions reductions targets, and also provided support for Aramark's commitment to reduce emissions from food 25% by 2030 through the Cool Food Pledge.

https://www.aramark.com/content/dam/aramark/en/environmental-social-governance/reporting/Aramark%20CDP%20Response%20Forests%202022.pdf

Our ESG governance structures drive implementation accountability and foster cross-functional communication and coordination. The Nominating, Governance, and Corporate Responsibility Committee of the Board of Directors oversees delivery of our ESG strategy and commitments other than those relating to DEI, which are overseen by the Compensation and Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors and those relating to ethics and corruption issues, which are overseen by the Board's Audit Committee. Our SteerCo and OpCo ensure continuous improvement and management of our sustainability strategy. Beginning in fiscal 2022, we reinforced ESG metrics through each company leader's individual performance scorecard. For fiscal 2023, we included ESG metrics as a formal part of the annual incentive plan scorecard. [...] The SteerCo includes executive leaders and has accountability for setting ESG program direction while overseeing business integration and performance management. The OpCo is composed of functional leaders and is responsible for driving integration and delivery of sustainability goals and objectives, tracking KPI progress, supporting public reporting and communications, and providing subject matter expertise. Our Sustainability Community of Practice, composed of a field and function network, advisory council, and international working collaborative, promotes, and enables connectivity across all lines of business globally.

https://www.aramark.com/content/dam/aramark/en/environmental-social-governance/reporting/Aramark-ESG-2022-Progress-Report.pdf

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

CDP Questionnaire Response 2023