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Climate change and legal or regulatory responses thereto may have a long-term adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

… The physical effects and transition costs of climate change and legal, regulatory or market initiatives to address climate change could have a long-term adverse impact on our business and results of operations. In addition, we and our bottling partners …

The long-term effects of global climate change present both physical risks, such as extreme weather conditions or rising sea levels, and transition risks, such as regulatory or technology changes, which are expected to be widespread and unpredictable. These changes …

We sell a significant amount of fuel in our 1,731 fuel centers, which could face increased regulation, including due to climate change or other environmental concerns, and demand could be affected by concerns about the effect of emissions on …

Climate change, or legal, regulatory, or market measures to address climate change, could adversely affect us.

For additional information about risks related to climate change and sustainability matters, including our climate change and sustainability goals, see “ - Increasing scrutiny, emerging legal requirements, and rapidly evolving expectations from stakeholders regarding sustainability matters could adversely affect us.”

disruption to our manufacturing facilities and operations related to climate, labor, production difficulties, capacity limitations, regulations or other causes;

… Changes in applicable laws, regulations, standards or practices related to greenhouse gas emissions, packaging and water scarcity, as well as initiatives by advocacy groups in favor of certain climate change-related laws, regulations, standards or practices, have and may continue …

Risks associated with climate change and other environmental impacts or legal, regulatory, or market measures to address climate change may negatively affect our business and operations.

Additionally, there is an increased focus by foreign, federal, state, and local regulatory and legislative bodies regarding environmental policies relating to climate change, regulating greenhouse gas emissions, energy policies, and sustainability, including single-use plastics and recycling instructions. Increased energy …

• Changing focus and sensitivity by governmental, non-governmental organizations, customers, consumers and investors to sustainability issues, including those related to climate resilience, plastic usage and ingredients, could result in increased operating or manufacturing costs and compliance challenges, which could adversely affect our business.

As climate resilience and other sustainability issues became more prominent in recent years, so has scrutiny by federal, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations and our customers, consumers and investors. This has resulted in new regulatory requirements such as …

Climate change and other sustainability matters could adversely affect our business.

climate change, product scarcity, limited sources of supply, commodity market fluctuations, currency fluctuations, trade tariffs

Legal and regulatory requirements related to climate change and other environmental sustainability matters could have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

▪ potential adverse changes in prices, availability and quality of tobacco, other raw materials and component parts, including as a result of changes in macroeconomic, geopolitical, climate and environmental conditions.

• natural disasters, including climatic events (including any potential effects of climate change) and earthquakes, tornadoes, acts of war or terrorism, political unrest or uncertainty, fires or explosions, cybersecurity incidents and other external factors over which we have no control.

Climate change and other sustainability matters could have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

In addition, disruptions in local or global business conditions, for example, from events such as a pandemic or other health issues, geopolitical or local conflicts, civil unrest, terrorist attacks, adverse weather conditions, climate changes or seismic events, can have a short-term and, sometimes, long-term impact on consumer spending.

(8) changes in the laws, regulations and policies (including the interpretations and enforcement thereof) that affect, or will affect, our business, including those relating to our products or distribution networks, changes in accounting standards, tax laws and regulations, environmental or climate change laws, regulations or accords, trade rules and customs regulations, and the outcome and expense of legal or regulatory proceedings, and any action we may take as a result;

Increased focus on the financial impacts of environment and climate change has led to evolving legislative and regulatory efforts to deal with potential causes and adverse impacts of climate change, including regulation of GHG emissions. Laws and regulations related to …

Climate and broader environmental-related changes can increase variability in, or otherwise impact, natural disasters, including weather patterns, with the potential for increased frequency and severity of significant weather events, natural hazards, rising mean temperature and sea levels, and long …

Severe weather and natural or man-made disasters; climate change; environmental sustainability and CSR-related regulatory compliance; failure to meet environmental sustainability and CSR commitments and aspirations

… For example, the European Commission and the SEC have promulgated rules that would require significantly increased disclosures related to climate change, although each body has taken subsequent actions to limit or abandon their rules. Meanwhile, various stakeholders, including governmental bodies …

In addition, methodologies for reporting climate-related information may change and previously reported information may be adjusted to reflect new reporting protocols or regulations, improvements in the availability and quality of third-party data, changing assumptions, changes in the nature …

The effects of climate change may create financial and operational risks to our business, both directly and indirectly. There is an increased focus around the world by regulatory and legislative bodies at all levels towards policies relating to climate change …

The effects of climate change and legal or regulatory initiatives to address climate change could have a long-term adverse impact on our business and the results of operations. Climate change and rising global temperatures may contribute to changing weather …

Increasing concern over climate change also may adversely impact demand for our products due to changes in consumer preferences and result in additional legal or regulatory requirements designed to manage greenhouse gas emissions, climate risks, and resulting environmental impacts. Increased …

… conditions, crop disease, plantings, government programs and policies, including global trade, renewable energy/biofuel policies and other regulatory considerations, climate change, competition, and changes in global demand, which could adversely affect the Company’s operating results. Additionally, the Company depends …

… Further, it is difficult to predict the potential impact and timing of any new or additional legislation, regulations or agreements related to climate change or other ESG matters.

Natural disasters and unusual or extreme weather conditions (whether or not caused by climate change), pandemic outbreaks or other health crises, political or civil unrest, acts of war, violence or terrorism, and disruptive global political events could disrupt business, affect consumer sentiment or shopping patterns, and result in lower sales and/or profitability and otherwise adversely affect our financial performance.

Furthermore, if realized, the long-term impacts of global climate change present the possibility of both physical risks (such as extreme weather conditions or rising sea levels) and transition risks (such as regulatory changes), which may be widespread and are …

• changes in leadership and the political climate in countries from which we import products and their relations with the United States.

• Vulnerability to natural or man-made disasters, including climate change. A fire, explosion or natural disaster at a port or any of our distribution or store support facilities could result in a loss of merchandise and increased costs and impair …

… Government controls such as currency exchanges, pricing and import authorizations as well as government policies related to environmental and climate change matters and changes to international trade agreements can also impact our financial performance.

… labor standards), significant changes in trade policy, natural disasters, increasing severity or frequency of extreme weather events due to climate change or otherwise, acts of war or terrorism, disease outbreaks (including epidemics, pandemics or similar widespread public health concerns) or …

Climate change and other sustainability issues may have an adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations and could damage its reputation.

… macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, governmental actions (such as tariffs, sanctions, or trade restrictions), supply and demand imbalances, capacity constraints, weather events, and natural disasters (including the effects of climate change), labor shortages, currency fluctuations, and other operational or logistical disruptions.

More stringent fuel economy standards, changing public policies aimed at increasing the adoption of zero-emission and alternative fuel vehicles, and other regulations related to climate change may affect our future operations, adversely impact certain elements of our profitability, and require significant capital expenditures.

… We sell a substantial amount of gasoline, the demand for which could be impacted by concerns and regulation about climate change.

The potential impacts of a changing climate could have an adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. The potential impacts of a changing climate may be widespread and unpredictable and present a variety of risks …

The impact of a changing climate may also increase disease risks due to changes in weather or migratory patterns, which may result in certain types of diseases occurring more frequently or with more intense effects. Additionally, the outbreak of disease may hinder the Company’s ability to market and sell products both domestically and internationally.

Concern over climate change, including global warming, has led to legislative and regulatory initiatives limiting greenhouse gas emissions and increasing disclosure obligations. Increased compliance costs due to legal or regulatory requirements, along with initiatives to meet our sustainability goals, may …

Climate change may increase the frequency or severity of natural disasters and other extreme weather conditions, which could pose physical risks to our facilities, impair our production capabilities, disrupt our supply chain, or impact demand for our products. Climate change …

Uncharacteristic or significant weather conditions or natural disasters, the impacts of a changing climate, and other catastrophic events could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

The potential impacts of a changing climate may be widespread and unpredictable and present a variety of risks in the short-term and long-term. The physical effects of a changing climate, such as natural disasters, extreme weather conditions, drought …

Natural disasters, climate change, geopolitical events, catastrophic and other events could materially adversely affect our financial performance.

Governmental and societal attention to social and environmental matters, including expanding mandatory and voluntary reporting diligence, and disclosure topics such as climate change, sustainability (including with respect to our supply chain),

Additional regulation in the United States and other countries addressing the risks and impacts of climate change, use of water, and other environmental and social issues could increase our operating costs. Increasing regulation of greenhouse gas emissions could increase the cost of energy, including fuel, required to operate our facilities or transport and distribute our products, thereby substantially increasing the production, distribution, and supply chain costs associated with our products.

Weather, acute or chronic climate change impacts, floods, fires, diseases, and other agricultural uncertainties that affect the health, yield, quality, or price of the various raw materials used in our products also present risks for our business, including in some …

Developments related to fuel efficiency, fuel conservation practices, climate change, and changing consumer preferences may decrease the demand for motor fuel.

… General economic and political conditions that are largely out of the Company’s control may adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations; developments related to fuel efficiency, fuel conservation practices, climate change, and changing consumer preferences …

• Operational Sustainability ( 10 % weight): aggregates key performance indicators pertaining to social and environmental impacts generated by PMI's business activities; measuring progress on PMI's efforts to benefit PMI and its stakeholders by tackling climate change, preserving nature, improving the quality of life of people in its supply chain, and fostering an empowered, and inclusive workplace.