Company: DXPE
Filing Date: 2025-05-01
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001020710-25-000087
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Company: DXP ENTERPRISES INC
Filing Date: 2025-05-01
Form: DEF 14A
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 growth is our mindset. We embrace inclusion and diversity as catalysts for innovation and provide equal opportunities for all. We believe our investment in our global team contributes to long-term value for our shareholders and creates a work environment that benefits every employee.

DXP believes that our collaborative philanthropic endeavors engage customers and employees and contribute to the Company’s long-term value. DXP is committed to responsible corporate governance that we believe promotes the long-term interests of our shareholders and strengthens Board and management accountability. DXP continues to focus on expanding and elevating our oversight and management of ESG matters.

In 2021, DXP published its first ESG report, which is based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework with cross-references to relevant Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) principles. More information about

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DXP’s initial corporate 2021 Sustainability Report can be found at https://www.dxpe.com/about-us/corporate-sustainability. The report includes important information gathered from across our operations regarding environmental and safety practices, including how we support energy transition efforts and support clean water and wastewater metrics and efforts. We are continually monitoring and strategically implementing actions to improve our environmental, social and safety impact.

Our employees are our greatest asset, and each employee plays an important role in the success of our Company and the overall business. Stakeholders and interested parties are key to fulfilling our corporate responsibilities which includes sustainability.

Information on the Company’s website, including our ESG Reports, is not incorporated by reference into, and does not form part of, this Proxy Statement or any other report or document DXP files with the SEC.

Environmental Sustainability

DXP monitors and seeks to incorporate environmental sustainability practices in its operations and supply chain. Several of our facilities are certified ISO 9001.

Social Responsibility

DXP is committed to providing a safe and health work environment. The Company instructs its employees to be responsible for observing the health and safety rules, policies, practices, laws and regulations and taking necessary precautions to protect themselves and co-workers including wearing safety equipment. We encourage employees to immediately report accidents, injuries, occupational illnesses and unsafe practices or conditions. We also ensure that first aid kits are available to all employees.

Corporate Governance

DXP's governance practices serve an important role in the Company's ability to conduct its operations in a responsible and ethical manner. Over governance practices include:

• Declassified Board;

• All non-employee directors are independent in accordance with