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BURRIS LOGISTICS ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, & GOVERNANCE

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ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, & GOVERNANCE

BURRIS LOGISTICS

OVERVIEW

Established in 1925, Burris Logistics operates an expanding network of temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution centers from Maine to Florida and as far west as Oklahoma. This fifthgeneration family-owned enterprise provides leading-edge logistics, transportation, and supply chain solutions, coast to coast, through our Brands: Burris Logistics (E-commerce fulfillment, distribution, warehousing), Honor Foods (a redistributor of frozen, refrigerated, and dry foodservice products), and Trinity Logistics (a global freight solutions provider). For more information about our trend-setting logistics and deep-rooted values®, please visit www.oneburris.com.

CORE VALUES Operational excellence is achieved by dedicated Team Members who believe in values that support our vision, shape our culture, and honor our partnerships. WOW SERVICE — We build successful relationships with our customers through service beyond expectations, with our team through respect and re-investment, with the community through responsible stewardship and servant leadership. GET IT RIGHT — Valuing innovation, communication, and technology, we commit to maintaining our reputation through strategic investment and a collaborative culture. MAKE IT HAPPEN — Our leaders are focused on enhancing productivity, and Team Member empowerment. Our leaders define immediate and long-term corporate success through mastery of key measurements, positive motivation, and strong example-setting as a method of developing others. I AM BURRIS — Our Team Members do the right thing for our organization and ourselves. By embracing what we value in both our professional and personal lives, we earn trust through decisions and actions that are empathetic and mindful of the impact on others.

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BURRIS LOGISTICS

RESPONSIBILITY

At Burris Logistics, our commitment to our Team, Partners, Community, Environment, and Industry is woven into our daily operations and future strategy. Our efforts show that our business and team members contribute to reducing waste, fostering inclusivity, and strengthening the communities we reside in.

OUR CORE PILLARS OF RESPONSIBILITY • Environmental — We operate under the awareness of the impact our facilities, assets, and operations have on the environment. Focusing on more efficient technology, equipment, and practices, our business can reduce waste, cost, emissions while remaining safe and profitable. • Social — Improving the quality of life for our team members and our community is paramount. Burris Logistics and its child companies continue to implement and enhance health/safety, employee assistance, education, charitable donations, team member development, and community service. We strive for fair hiring practices and ongoing development and mentoring for all team members. • Governance — Together, Burris Logistics leadership and future strategy ensure that our family-owned business is around for years to come. Leaders are responsible for the financial reporting of their business units and for implementing best practices within each facility or office. Leaders ensure that the interest of the family, team members, and all stakeholders are duly represented.

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ENVIRONMENTAL

FACILITY DESIGN LED LIGHTS Our facilities are built or retrofitted with LED lighting. LED lights produce better lighting thus providing a safer environment. Compared to older technology, LED lights reduce power consumption and have a longer service life. LED lights are part of an overall goal to reduce emissions and operate our buildings with less waste.

COOLING SYSTEMS The EXPERT System is used to cool many of our warehouses. This system uses selfcontained, efficient motors, that operate with a reduced electrical draw. Freon, the synthetic refrigerant solution, reduces operational through decreased power consumption, water usage, and maintenance need.

REFRIGERATION CONTROL SYSTEMS Our cooling systems are managed by technologically advanced remote monitoring systems. Remote access allows for quicker reaction times for out of range zones. We maintain tighter ranges so that our refrigeration can run more efficiently preventing big swings in temperature that lead to greater energy output.

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FACILITY DESIGN LOADING DOCKS Burris facilities utilize standard dock door sizes; however we focus on insulation and proper seals to keep our cooled dock temperatures in range. Well-designed sealed and maintained loading docks and vertical dock levelers reduce overall power consumption. These tighter seals also prevent outside contaminants from entering the warehouse, which keeps food products and team members safer.

CO2 MITIGATION SYSTEM Team member safety is assured in our E-commerce pick mod rooms by continuously testing CO2 levels in the air. CO2 gas is exhausted out of the area and constantly monitored. Alarms are in place to inform should concentrations of CO2 from dry ice increase

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ENVIRONMENTAL

OFFICE DESIGN TRINITY LOGISTICS

Trinity Logistics corporate headquarters in Seaford, DE, uses LED lighting throughout the building. In addition, they strive to achieve Responsible Care Certification, which provides a benchmark for compliance, sustainability, and continual improvement. Trinity Logistics commits to protecting the health and well-being of its team members while striving to reduce waste and pollution.

HONOR FOODS As one of our newest warehouses and office buildings, Honor Foods was built with environmental impact and team member comfort in mind. The property is built next to the Delaware River, and is equipped with stormwater retention basins to mitigate erosion and degradation of the watershed. Green spaces surround our warehouse and are accessible for Team Member breaks and planned appreciation events.

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ENVIRONMENTAL

FLEET

BURRIS LOGISTICS AND HONOR FOODS FLEET DESIGN We maintain a fleet of tractors and trailers that are designed from the ground up for safe and efficient operation. Our tractors and trailers incorporate aerodynamics, automated transmissions, and low rolling resistance tires to decrease our fuel MPGs and thus environmental impact. Automatic tire inflators/ deflators are used to optimize tire pressure for each load we haul. We invest in safety features, including antilock brakes, roll stability systems, active braking technology, LED lighting, and digital event recorders. We make every possible effort to ensure our fleet is efficient, comfortable for our drivers, and safe for other motorists and pedestrians.

SMARTWAY TRANSPORT PARTNER Since 2008, Trinity Logistics has participated in the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Program. This program sets initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution caused by freight transportation. Our growth as a freight brokerage company alongside the freight industry is our impetus to help find opportunities to reduce fuel consumption and pollution.

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ENVIRONMENTAL

FLEET OPERATIONS ROUTE OPTIMIZATION AND PLANNING Route planning for our fleet is performed by software applications to provide the most efficient route with safety in mind. Primary roadways are preferred to avoid residential and pedestrian traffic. Efficient routing also reduces fuel usage and driver fatigue.

DIGITAL EVENT RECORDER ON LEASED VEHICLES Our leased tractors are equipped with digital event recorders. These provide digital video, audio, and telemetry which can be valuable in providing driver feedback and development for safer and more efficient driving. DriveCam also provides impartial data when our fleet or drivers are involved in an incident. Burris complies with all state and federal agencies when these claims occur.

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SOCIAL

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS EAP PROGRAMS Burris Logistics provides a robust health insurance benefit program for Team Members and their families. In addition, we are dedicated to enhanced mental health programs in response to needs dictated by national trends. New EAP programs provide more robust employee mental health and counseling services. Our EAP programs are supplemented by Marketplace Chaplain services and telehealth visits through our insurance plan. Marketplace Chaplains is a program where chaplains are on site at Burris facilities up to two times per week. Chaplains are religion agnostic, and offer support for Team Members in need of someone to talk to.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Burris, in partnership with the University of Phoenix Global campus offers free education through University of Arizona Global Campus. Approved Team Members can earn their Associates, Bachelors, and Masters Degrees through this program. In addition, Burris Team Members' immediate family members are offered 40% off of their tuition through University of Arizona Global Campus

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SOCIAL

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS GOOD SAMARITAN FUND The Good Samaritan Fund was established for the times when a Team Member experiences a hardship beyond their or their family’s ability to manage it. Qualifying hardships include medical emergencies, accidental death, or major financial hardship. The Good Samaritan Fund is anonymous, and can be coupled with support from employee benefits program and/or our affiliation with the United Way to ensure our Team Members or families are cared for.

DANBEE INVESTIGATIONS Danbee Investigations is an employee program providing a toll-free number for employee reporting of incidents of theft, abuse, harassment. This allows caring Team Members an anonymous voice to report incidents that will negatively impact their company, peers, and compensation.

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SOCIAL

DIVERSITY DIVERSITY MENTORING COALITION As part of our commitment to a diverse workplace, we are actively pairing minorities in leadership positions with others interested in developing leadership skills. These mentor candidates work on personal development to learn the skills that will make them future leaders. Diversity at a leadership level is something that Burris Logistics is committed to via this program.

HIRING AND RECRUITING Trinity partners with a third-party company, Circa, to post open positions on job boards and within local organizations across the country that support underrepresented groups. Target groups may include, veterans, individuals with disabilities, diversity organizations, minorities, women, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

DIVERSITY AWARENESS AND TRAINING We fully recognize that equal opportunities are essential for our hiring mission. To supplement outside recruiting, team members complete annual training on Equal Employment Opportunity practices. We reinforce our commitment to hire and consider all candidates regardless of any protected class. Trinity Logistics extends this mission by offering an Interview Law class as an on-demand learning option via Schoox.

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SAFETY COMMITMENT TO WORKPLACE SAFETY Our company’s commitment to safety is people-centered, as compared to an older compliance-based program. We focus on the safety culture and implement best practices to elevate team members' skill level and decrease injury. To support safety, we have created a team of region-specific safety professionals, including safety captains and athletic trainers, to elevate our safety standards. These professionals span the organization and are present in warehouses and offices across Burris Logistics. Our offices are equipped with safety education collateral, first-aid, and AED’s. Team members are offered training to assess and assist with workplace injuries.

PANDEMIC PREPARATIONS In response to COVID-19, we updated our business continuity plan to ensure that we remained operational through the pandemic. We engaged in social distancing, mask-wearing, catered food, temperature checks, work-from-home policies, and on-site testing. Our protocols adhered to state and CDC guidelines focusing on deep cleaning of shared spaces and equipment as well as health screening upon building entry.

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SOCIAL

SAFETY COMPUTER-BASED DRIVER TRAINING The Burris Logistics Computer based training program for our fleet CDL drivers focuses on safety, defensive driving, and regulatory compliance. We have a library of over 400 videos that we deploy monthly for planned development as well as coaching/training opportunities.

TRINITY CARRIER VETTING PROCESS Every motor carrier that Trinity chooses to work with undergoes a strict vetting process. When a carrier wants to join Trinity's network, we first verify their authority with the FMCSA, and continue monitoring their authority and insurance information on a consistent basis. In addition, we use tools such as TIA Watchdog and Carrier 411 to ensure that any carriers entering into a contract would represent and uphold Trinity's integrity.

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SOCIAL

COMMUNITY UNITED WAY In 1988, the Burris family started the Sussex County chapter of the United Way. Jack Burris, served on the United Way board of directors and was pivotal in merging the Sussex Country Chapter with Kent County in Delaware. Burris Logistics and its team members continue to contribute time and fundraising efforts to the United Way chapters in their community. Burris Logistics matches employee contribution dollar for dollar.

TRINITY FOUNDATION The Trinity Foundation is a federally recognized independent non-profit organization founded and operated by Team Members of Trinity Logistics. Our purpose is to continually improve the lives of others by serving and investing in our communities through promoting wellness, inspired giving, and influencing our future leaders. Through Team Member efforts around the country, the Trinity Foundation has been able to give over $500,000 to assist and strengthen our communities in over 100 different organizations nationwide.

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SOCIAL

COMMUNITY BIG PINK VOLLEYBALL “Big Pink Volleyball” is an annual fundraiser to directly benefit the TidalHealth Cancer Care Center. Since 2014, the Trinity Foundation has organized this event, invited teams and sponsorships from the local community, and donated all proceeds.

HEART AND SOLE 5K In 2010, the Trinity Foundation started its annual “Heart & Sole 5K” to benefit the TidalHealth Cardiac Unit. In 2021, event organizers discovered a need to support a local family whose 1-year-old child was diagnosed with leukemia. Through the support of donors and participants, the Trinity Foundation raised over $55,000 dollars to support the family.

THANKSGIVING FOR ALL Each year the Trinity Foundation partners with The Food Bank of Delmarva and Perdue Farms for “Thanksgiving for All”, an event that provides free Thanksgiving meals to local community members in need. Foundation volunteers also pack, assemble, and distribute the boxes to more than 500 families each Thanksgiving.

MONTESSORI SCHOOL In 2020, the Trinity Foundation presented the Sussex Montessori school with a $50,000 capital investment to support their opening in Seaford, Delaware. One of the Foundation's core focus areas is Youth Leadership Development, and this was a direct investment into shaping the future leaders in Trinity's immediate community.

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SOCIAL

COMMUNITY SUNDAY BREAKFAST MISSION Burris Logistics supports the Sunday Breakfast Mission with a donation of Turkeys during the Thanksgiving Holiday. These donations support the homeless, hungry, addicted, and impoverished population of Wilmington, DE.

MERIT The Minority Engineering Regional Incentive Training program aims to get minorities involved in STEM education. Burris Logistics has contributed to this education program with financial assistance.

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GOVERNANCE

LEADERSHIP

BURRIS LOGISTIC LEADERSHIP TEAM Our leadership team is led by the CEO and 5th Generation Burris Family member, Donnan “Donnie” Burris. Reporting to Donnie are division presidents and functional service leaders. John Hummel is the President of Burris Logistics, warehousing, e-commerce, and distribution. Sarah Ruffcorn is the President of Trinity Logistics, freight brokerage. Walt Tullis is the President of Honor Foods, redistribution. Supporting these brands are functional service branches led by; Don McEntaffer (CFO), Chris Cool (CHRO), Ed Krupka (CTO), and Bobby Bailey (VP of Marketing).

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Burris Logistics takes pride in being a family-owned, family-run business. To help us ensure the highest possible value to our clients, we have assembled a board of directors to provide balanced, objective, professional advice. These directors represent the highest level of achievement in their respective fields and are amply qualified to guide Burris in both strategic and day-to-day planning. Please contact mowens@burrislogistics for information regarding our Board of Directors.

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GOVERNANCE

CONTACT

POINTS OF CONTACT GENERAL CONTACT — 800.805.8135 https://www.burrislogistics.com/resources/general-inquiries/ WEBSITE CONCERNS — marketing@burrislogistics.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS INFORMATION — mowens@burrislogistics.com MEDIA INQUIRIES — rmbailey@burrislogistics.com PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES — https://www.burrislogistics.com/contact-us-for-services/

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