Our approach: At General Mills, we are committed to increasing transparency about our food. We recognize that consumers, regulators, investors and other stakeholders seek information about our products and processes. Consumers want to know what’s in their food, where it comes from and how it is prepared. They also want assurance that food has been grown and harvested in a responsible and sustainable manner that respects people, animals and the environment. We continue to increase transparency by providing information to key stakeholders when and where they need it. For example, to help consumers learn more about what is in their food, we provide information in multiple ways — on packages, through our company and brand websites, on our brands’ social media channels and on third-party sites, such as e-commerce and transparency platforms. In addition, we actively support public policy efforts to inform consumers and increase their a wareness about our products — these efforts are detailed in the Introduction section of this report. Our actions: Some examples of our current transparency initiatives are outlined here. n To provide transparency about the way our ingredients are grown, we feature details on product packaging, including some of our Annie’s macaroni and cheese boxes, Food Should Taste Good tortilla chip packages and EPIC beef bars. n We provide consumers with answers to questions about our food at askgeneralmills.com . Topics range from food ingredients to gluten- free products and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). More than 72,000 users visited the web site during fiscal 2021. n In the U.S., we provide product details through SmartLabel™ , an industry initiative that seeks to share digital product information with consumers. We also enroll products — especially our organic products — in the U.S. Non- GMO Project , a nonprofit organization that provides information to consumers and third-party verification for non-GMO food and products. Sustainable sourcing: We are committed to sustainable sourcing of the ingredients used in our products and we regularly share information about our progress. For example, we disclose an updated list of all our palm oil suppliers down to the mill level to facilitate transparency and accountability in our extended supply chain. Details about our ingredients, how they are sourced and how we engage with farmers are included in the sustainable sourcing content in the Planet section of this report. Biotechnology: Safety is our highest priority, and we find broad global consensus among food and safety regulatory bodies that approved GMOs are safe. We agree with the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) that the development of GMOs offers the potential for increased agricultural productivity and improved nutritional value that can enhance human health and development. We have been disclosing the presence of bioengineered ingredients on our U.S. packages since 2016. Pesticide use: We recognize that some consumers and stakeholders have concerns about the use of pesticides. General Mills maintains a comprehensive system of controls and processes to ensure the highest level of product quality and safety. We also work to reduce the need for synthetic pesticides in agriculture. We detail our work in this area on our comprehensive Pesticide, food safety and ecosystems health web page . Transparency *As of November 2021 TRANSPARENCY products listed on smartlabel.org* products enrolled in the U.S. Non-GMO Project topics covered on askgeneralmills.com 1,940 459 324 2021 Progress GENERAL MILLS GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY 18 Food Planet People Community In 2021, we introduced our limited-edition Cascadian Farm Climate Smart Kernza Grains Cereal in Whole Foods stores. The cereal is made with Kernza® sourced through our partnership with The Land Institute. We have been working together to scale up the supply of organic Kernza since 2017 because of this perennial grain’s deep roots, which increase soil health and drought resistance, prevent erosion and store critical nutrients — along with carbon — in the soil. The environmental benefits of Kernza grains are highlighted on the cereal packaging. Highlighting the environmental benefits of Kernza grains