Adobe Inc

Adobe has called on businesses and governments to come together to put climate action at the forefront of COVID-19 recovery efforts. In fact, our CEO, Shantanu Narayen, joined more than 150 business leaders in advocating that we "Recover Better." Adobe also joined the LEAD on Climate 2020 initiative in May, in which more than 300 businesses (the largest-ever call to action from the business community) educated members of the U.S. Congress on why we need to invest in resilient infrastructure, transition to a net-zero emissions economy and longer term solutions such as a price on carbon. [...] Advocating for strong, climate and clean energy-based policy is one of our major focus areas. Collaborating with industry peers, non-profits and NGOs, allows us to scale our efforts and achieve more by working together.

## Government Relations and Public Policy Disclosures

Our Public Policy, Accessibility, and Ethical Innovation Team engages with government officials worldwide, providing valuable insight and expertise on policy issues that directly impact both our company and the software industry as a whole. While we engage in government advocacy, Adobe does not currently have a political action committee (PAC) and Adobe does not use corporate resources to fund elections. For more details on our political spending, please review our Corporate Responsibility Reports.

**Lobbying Disclosure Filings**Adobe discloses information on our federal and state lobbying activities. Our most recent federal lobbying disclosures are listed on the U.S. Senate lobbying disclosure database and U.S. House lobbying disclosure database.

**Adobe Code of Business Conduct**Integrity has always been at the heart of Adobe's culture. While our business has transformed dramatically over the decades, our core values and commitment to operating with the highest ethical standards worldwide have remained constant. Adobe participates in public policy development and the political process in compliance with all applicable laws and reporting requirements, and we encourage our employees to do the same.

**Oversight**

Our Public Policy, Accessibility, and Ethical Innovation Team reviews and analyzes Adobe's political activities regularly and engages with insight from our senior management team. All policy expenditures and external engagement from associations are vetted by the VP of Public Policy, Accessibility, and Ethical Innovation.

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]Adobe's climate strategy includes established goals regarding the reduction of energy and greenhouse gas emissions, increased use of renewable energy, and conservation of natural resources. Adobe recognizes the importance of ensuring our public policy engagement activities are aligned to our overall climate change strategy. Adobe has engaged in public policy advocacy when commitments Adobe has made are consistent with specific public policy initiatives (an example, because of our all-electric North Tower construction project, we advocated for building code initiatives and policies that prioritize all-electric buildings, optimize energy use and reduce emissions in the building sector).

In our work with NGOs such as Ceres, the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance, The Science Based Targets Initiative, World Resources Institute, World Wildlife Fund, Rocky Mountain Institute, and Business for Social Responsibility, we are kept up-to-date on new regulations, legislation, and standards. It is in partnership with these NGOs that Adobe meets with regulators, energy commissions, utility companies, sustainability groups, and other entities to understand these regulations and how they will influence Adobe's climate strategy. Adobe directly engages with these stakeholders to ensure that we have a voice in policy and regulation regardless of whether the company completely supports the new standards or has alternative viewpoints.

Adobe's Sustainability Strategist, or Head of Sustainability, meets quarterly with the Sustainability Leadership Council to coordinate on our overall climate change strategy, with involvement from our General Counsel. The Sustainability Leadership Council consists of leaders representing Social Impact, Employee Workplace Solutions, Government Affairs, Procurement and Product, and is supported by leaders representing additional functions including legal, investor relations, vendor management, data centers, ESG, and communications.

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your external engagement activities are consistent with your climate commitments and/or climate transition plan?[…]Adobe's climate strategy includes established goals regarding the reduction of energy and greenhouse gas emissions, increased use of renewable energy, and conservation of natural resources. Adobe recognizes the importance of ensuring our public policy engagement activities are aligned to our overall climate change strategy. Adobe has engaged in public policy advocacy when commitments Adobe has made are consistent with specific public policy initiatives (an example, because of our all-electric Founders Tower construction project, we have advocated for building code initiatives and policies that prioritize all-electric buildings, optimize energy use and reduce emissions in the building sector).

Does your organization have a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement?[…]Yes