Helen of Troy Ltd

We monitor the positions taken by trade associations in which we are active members. Currently, based on our own assessment, these trade associations are consistent with our major policy positions. [...] As a matter of strict principle, we do not make any political or campaign contributions globally, including to political action committees. There is no reportable lobbying activity for fiscal 2024.

Over the last few years, we formalized and cascaded our ESG strategy, which is rooted in serving the needs of our key stakeholders. Progress is tracked by our cross-functional ESG Task Force ("ESG Task Force"), assessed by me personally, as well as our full Board quarterly. [...] In fiscal 2019, we began developing our ESG strategy by implementing a cross-functional, company-wide ESG Task Force to accelerate and bring focus to the many grassroots efforts that have been underway at Helen of Troy for years. In fiscal 2020, we formalized our ESG efforts by expanding Board oversight through the Corporate Governance Committee. During fiscal 2021, we added a new position to lead our ESG efforts across Helen of Troy and oversee the ESG Task Force. In fiscal 2023, this position was promoted to Vice President, Global ESG with additional oversight of our DEI&B work. Together, the Vice President, Global ESG, and the ESG Task Force continue to identify the Company's key ESG topics and implement a global approach to address actual, emerging, and potential risks. [...] Our Board of Directors, through the Corporate Governance Committee, oversees ESG-related matters, including those related to climate change, DEI&B, and human rights. Our ESG Task Force, whose members include representatives from our business segments and global shared services, in conjunction with our Vice President, Global ESG, leads the development and implementation of our strategic ESG plan. Our Vice President, Global ESG, who reports to the Chief Legal Officer, reports regularly to the Board on these matters with ESG as a standing agenda item at scheduled quarterly Board meetings, and works directly with the Board's Corporate Governance Committee.

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]We monitor the positions taken by trade associations in which we are active members. Currently, based on our own assessment, these trade associations are consistent with
our major policy positions.

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, but we plan to have one in the next two years