Global Reporting Initiative index (cont.) Disclosure Location/comments GRI 300 Environmental Standards Series (cont.) GRI 303: Water 303-1 Water withdrawal by source Planet, Appendix - Environmental data summary 303-2 Water sources significantly affected by withdrawal of water Planet 303-3 Water recycled and reused Planet GRI 304: Biodiversity 304-2 Significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity Planet 304-3 Habitats protected or restored Planet GRI 305: Emissions 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions Planet, Appendix - Environmental data summary 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions Planet, Appendix - Environmental data summary 305-3 Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions Planet, CDP - Climate Change Disclosure 305-4 GHG emissions intensity Planet, Appendix - Environmental data summary 305-5 Reduction of GHG emissions Planet 305-6 Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) Ozone-depleting substances (ODS) are most commonly used in small quantities for closed-loop refrigeration systems and occasional fumigation activities. ODS emissions are strictly regulated. 305-7 Nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulfur oxides (SOX), and other significant air emissions Air emissions primarily include particulate matter and organic compounds from ingredient handling, cooking and drying, as well as emissions associated with fuel combustion. Our production facilities are governed by applicable regulations as well as our compliance management program. Disclosure Location/comments GRI 300 Environmental Standards Series (cont.) GRI 306: Effluents and Waste 306-1 Water discharge by quality and destination We do not discharge untreated sanitary wastewater to land or surface waters at any of our locations. Wastewater discharges primarily consist of organic matter from ingredient handling, food production and cleaning processes. Our production facilities are governed by applicable regulations as well as our compliance management program. 306-2 Waste by type and disposal method Planet 306-3 Significant spills There were no significant spills at our manufacturing locations during the reporting period. 306-4 Transport of hazardous waste The quantity of hazardous waste produced and shipped is insignificant relative to the amount of solid waste generated at General Mills. Hazardous waste shipping and disposal is restricted by government regulations. 306-5 Water bodies affected by water discharges and/or runoff No water bodies are significantly affected by company discharges. Our production facilities are governed by applicable regulations as well as our compliance management program. GRI 307: Environmental Compliance 307-1 Noncompliance with environmental laws and regulations General Mills incurred 6 Notices of Violations (NOVs) and no significant fines during the reporting period. GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria Supplier Code of Conduct GENERAL MILLS GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY 72
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