GlobeNewswire Inc | Jan 12, 2022 08:00AM EST

January 12, 2022

HOUSTON, Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, was named one of Americas Most JUST Companies for its commitment to serving its workers, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders. This year, Sysco ranked number one in the food and drug retailer industry for the first time in its history.

Through vigorous, objective analysis, JUST Capital, in partnership with CNBC, evaluates and celebrates U.S. corporations that outperform on the issues that matter most to the American public such as creating jobs in the U.S., paying a fair living wage, prioritizing accountability to all stakeholders, protecting worker health and safety, providing benefits and work-life balance, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, producing sustainable products and protecting customer privacy.

We are extremely proud to be at the top of the list in the food and drug retailer segment this year, says Neil Russell, Syscos Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Communication Officer. This is a testament to the great work Sysco is doing in progressing our Corporate Social Responsibly goals which center around caring for people and communities, sourcing products responsibly, and protecting the planet.

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About SyscoSysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 58,000 associates, the company operates 343 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 650,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2021 that endedJuly 3, 2021, the company generated sales of more than$51 billion.Information about our CSR program, including Syscos 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, can be found atwww.sysco.com/csr2021report.

For more information, visitwww.sysco.comor connect with Sysco on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/SyscoFoods. For important news and information regarding Sysco, visit the Investor Relations section of the companys Internet home page atinvestors.sysco.com, which Sysco plans to use as a primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases and filings with theSEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information.

Media contact: Shannon Mutschler281-584-4059Shannon.mutschler@sysco.com