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We help associates thrive by recognizing their achievements and ideas while embedding Sysco’s values and purpose in their work.

During FY2022, our associates remained highly engaged and committed to bringing Sysco’s purpose to life. Through interactive sessions on Sysco’s purpose, values and inclusion, we created a strong alignment between our associates and their work. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many associates continued working in a remote or hybrid environment. We supported them by providing newly designed tools, resources and practices that helped them communicate with their teams and remain connected. Through our feedback tools—such as pulse surveys and our annual Sysco Speaks survey—we saw engagement across all workplace modalities. We also found that associates had a strong connection to our company’s purpose and took pride in the products they delivered to Sysco customers.

Sysco Speaks Our annual Sysco Speaks survey captures the collective voice of our associates around the globe, providing feedback that our leaders use to drive increased engagement and business success. As challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic continued, our FY2022 engagement score saw a 3-point year-overyear drop; however, our score remained favorable at 77%. Our participation score of 84% continues to outpace other organizations; and, thanks in part to our studio sessions, associates’ understanding of their personal contributions to Sysco’s purpose exceeded the industry benchmark by 10 points. Our focus areas for continued improvement include:

• Communicating transparently and proactively to build leadership trust. • Ensuring that our associates feel heard, acknowledged and valued for sharing their ideas and suggestions. • Improving work-life balance and enhancing safety by prioritizing associates’ well-being.

Highlights from our Sysco Speaks Survey

90% of associates understand how their roles relate to the business goals of the company

85% of associates are proud of the products we sell to customers

83% of associates understand Sysco’s Purpose statement

82% of associates’ immediate supervisors ensure they understand the goals and objectives of their teams

81% of associates have a clear understanding of our external customers’ needs

80% of associates are proud to work at Sysco

74% of associates say their site operates in an environmentally responsible way

70% have seen their site support the local community