Public Policy Priorities Public policy topics important to GF include: manufacturing secure chips; advancing manufacturing; investment in semiconductor manufacturing and innovation; creating more resilient and responsible supply chains; environmental sustainability and combating climate change; social equity; workforce development; diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; tax law; and intellectual property protections. Lobbying and Advocacy GF’s Government Relations team leads the company’s political and legislative activities, adhering to the highest ethical standards and consistent with our Worldwide Standards: Code of Conduct and all applicable laws and regulations. In the U.S. and other nations, we engage at the federal and state/regional levels of government to share GF’s perspective and advocate for public policies that advance our business interests, and align with our company values and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) goals. Lobbying Disclosure In the U.S., we disclose our lobbying activity as required by law, and file required reports in accordance with applicable regulations. We report our U.S. lobbying activities and expenses on a quarterly basis. The reports can be found in the Senate’s Lobbying Disclosure Act Database. Outside the U.S., we similarly follow all national laws and regulations regarding the disclosure of our political engagement and lobbying activity. Political Giving Globally, we do not make direct contributions to political candidates. Collaboration with Trade Groups Our company collaborates with trade groups, coalitions and other organizations on policy objectives that align with our global mission and values Statement of Political & Public Policy Involvement
