Vendor Code of Conduct

1. In furtherance of our mission of inspiring healthier communities by connecting
people to real food, Sweetgreen, Inc. (“Sweetgreen”) has a set of core values that
embody our culture, spirit and dedication to doing what’s right. They keep us aligned
and help us make decisions about everything from the food we serve to the way we
design our stores.

2. In order to further our core values, we count on our vendors to commit to and
uphold our high standards of integrity and operating principles. We expect our
vendors to adopt efficient management systems, policies, procedures and training to
uphold the standards and expectations set forth in this Code of Conduct within their
own business operations.

3. We require our vendors to abide by all applicable national, state and local
laws/regulations in the markets where they operate; however, where local laws or
standards differ from this Code of Conduct, we expect our vendors to comply with the
more stringent standards and principles. In keeping with our core values, Sweetgreen
is committed to working with and supporting our vendors to comply with this Code of
Conduct.

4. Vendors shall notify their employees, subcontractors, agents and workers of this
Code of Conduct and it is each vendor’s obligation to ensure they fully comply with
this Code of Conduct. It is the obligation of every vendor to immediately report any
known or suspected violations of this Code of Conduct. Reports can be made at
legalnotices@sweetgreen.com.

5. Compliance with Laws: Vendors must strictly comply with all applicable labor,
health, and safety laws and regulations in all markets in which they operate, including
minimum wage and maximum working hours. including required compensation for
overtime work and other premiums.

6. Discrimination and Harassment: Vendors must prohibit unlawful discrimination or
harassment in the workplace, which includes any behavior that creates an
intimidating, unsafe or hostile environment, as well as any retaliation. The following
behaviors are prohibited by law: physical abuse, verbal harassment, threats and
intimidation. Be physically and verbally respectful. Vendors shall comply with laws
prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment practices on the grounds of race,
color, religion, sex, age, physical ability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, and any other applicable basis.

7. Child Labor: Sweetgreen expects its vendors to prevent child labor in their
operations and encourages our vendors to participate in industry efforts aimed at the
elimination of such practices wherever they exist.

8. No individuals are hired under 15 years of age, or 14 years of age where local law
allows.

9. Any employment of workers under the age of 18 does not interfere with schooling
or vocational education or expose children to risks that can harm physical, mental or
emotional development.

10. Forced Labor: The use of forced or prison labor and any form of indentured
servitude by a vendor and its subcontractors is forbidden. Physical punishment, confinement, use of weapons, threats of violence, or other forms of physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal harassment or abuse is strictly prohibited

11. Migrant Workers: Sweetgreen expects its vendors to pay particular attention to
the risks of exploitation that both domestic and foreign migrant workers face and
ensure migrant workers are not discriminated against in respect to these standards.
Our vendors may only engage workers who have a legal right to work in the United
States. Workers must be able to voluntarily terminate contracts without penalty upon
reasonable or legally applicable notice.

12. Safe Working Conditions: Vendors must provide all employees with safe and
healthy working conditions, including by offering emergency training and resources,
practicing industrial hygiene, and enacting equipment safety initiatives, as
appropriate. At a minimum, potable drinking water, clean restrooms, adequate
ventilation, fire exits, essential safety and protective equipment (including adequate
PPE during COVID-19), and related training, an emergency aid kit and access to
emergency medical care.

13. Environmental Responsibility: Vendors must comply with environmental laws
and regulations and conduct their operations in order to promote environmental
responsibility and sustainability. If a vendor has a sustainability certification or
published statement regarding sustainability, vendor shall provide to Sweetgreen
(and should also notify Sweetgreen of any updates).

14. Ethical Business Practices: Vendors are forbidden to participate in or condone
falsifying, inaccurate or misleading documents or accounting practices, collusive
bidding and price fixing, and unfair trade practices and must fully comply with the
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, , the UK Bribery Act 2010, and any laws intended to
implement the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in
International Business Transactions, and related regulations. Vendor and any its
affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, and subcontractors shall not accept bribes,
kickbacks or other similar remuneration from Sweetgreen employees. Vendors shall
avoid gifts, gratuities, fees, bonuses or excessive entertainment, in order to attract or
influence business activity. Vendors shall not use their Sweetgreen contacts to
advance their private business or personal interests at the expense of the Sweetgreen. Vendor shall not make, authorize, offer or promise to make or give any
money or any other thing of value, directly or indirectly, to any current or former
government official or employee (including employees of a state-owned or controlled
enterprise of public international organization), candidate for political office or an
official of a political party, or any employee, director or consultant of a non-
government client or potential client, for the purpose of securing any improper or
unfair advantage or obtaining or retaining business in connection with the activities
contemplated under this Agreement. Any breach or violation of any provision
contained in this Section by Vendor shall be grounds for immediate termination of
this Agreement by Sweetgreen.

15. Following Through: Sweetgreen strives for continuous improvement, and we
are committed to working with our vendors to improve protections for their workers
and workplace. We reserve the right to terminate a relationship in accordance with
the agreement for failure to meet our Code of Conduct, however, we strive to always
put the interests of workers first. In the event we are aware of the failure to meet our
Code of Conduct, depending on the nature of such failure, certain members of the
Sweetgreen team will arrange an assessment with the vendor to try to understand thereason for such failure, and to attempt to remedy such failure. Termination will be
considered when a vendor refuses to cooperate with any such assessment, refuses to
change a required behavior or practice, does not make timely progress on
remediation, or engages in falsification or misrepresentation of records or other illegal
or deceitful activity.

This Code of Conduct is in addition to any other Sweetgreen policies, codes, and
agreements which might apply to a vendor, and Sweetgreen may add to or modify
this Code of Conduct, from time to time upon notice to the vendor. Sweetgreen may
conduct inspections, audits, and evaluations of vendors and their business practices,
records, and facilities in order to demonstrate and document compliance with this
Code of Conduct.