9 ISSUED: NOV. 2021 Environmental Management Framework Management Guidance ƒ Variations in weather patterns caused by climate change may impact our ability to procure high quality tobacco and wine grapes to support our operations. Through our Business Continuity Planning process, we proactively engage suppliers to maintain the availability and sustainability of material supply chains, such as monitoring inventory levels and adjusting buying patterns of these materials if needed. We engage in programs to promote sustainable agricultural practices among our U.S. and international tobacco growers and suppliers. In 2020, 67% of our domestic contracted growers participated in the Good Agricultural Practices Connections (GAPC) certification program towards a 2021 goal of 100%. 90% of our international tobacco suppliers participated in the Sustainable Tobacco Program (STP) . Both programs encourage agricultural practices to produce a quality crop while protecting, sustaining or enhancing the environment with regard to soil, water, air and biodiversity while also protecting the rights of farm laborers. ƒ The Natural Treatment System at Park 500 and the WaterHub at PM USA contribute toward our 100% water neutrality target. ƒ Efficiency Projects & Energy Efficient Buildings Initiatives contribute to our GHG emissions reductions targets. ƒ We were able to recycle or beneficially reuse nearly 80% of the waste generated in the HQ Building remodel. Actions/Implementation ƒ Altria's Safety, Health and Environment department maintains an Environmental Metrics Information System that captures key measures across our companies, such as GHG emissions and water withdrawals. ƒ We leverage third-party assurance for key environmental data. We have engaged ERM Certification and Verification Services, Inc . (ERM CVS) to provide independent, third-party assurance in relation to greenhouse gas, water and waste consolidated data for each calendar year since 2013. To learn more, read our Environmental Assurance Letter in the Appendix . Measurement ƒ Our emission reductions targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the Paris Agreement’s goal to stay below 1.5 ° C warming above pre-industrial levels. ƒ We participate in external disclosures to provide stakeholders relevant information on our environmental strategies and progress. read our full TCFD report and CDP Climate Change , Water Security and Forests responses. Review/Feedback In 2021, we established the Environment Steering Committee co-sponsored by our CFO and COO and comprised of senior leaders within critical functions across the enterprise. This approach increases inclusion and ownership of the functions responsible for shaping and integrating environmental strategy. Altria’s Board of Directors’ Nominating, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility Committee ƒ provides oversight of public affairs, corporate reputation and environmental and social responsibility strategies; ƒ reviews key environmental trends in order to determine whether we should consider additional actions; ƒ considers the impact of business operations and business practices on the communities where we do business; and ƒ reviews environmental initiatives and goals and progress toward those goals. Altria’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process contemplates a number of risk areas including environmental impacts which could pose threats to business continuity. For the first time in 2021, we conducted workshops on the Ta s k Fo r c e on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) to explore specific climate change scenarios and potential impacts on our businesses. To learn more, read our full TCFD report .
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