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(s) 240.14a-101 SEC 1913 (3-99) 2021 Notice of Annual Shareholders Meeting and Proxy Statement May 14, 2021 March 26, 2021 Dear fellow shareholders: We are pleased to invite you to attend our virtual 2021 Annual Shareholders Meeting. It is scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2021, at 9 a.m. Pacific Time. The accompanying proxy information outlines how to attend the virtual meeting and the matters to be voted on at the meeting. Our industry has faced many challenges in the past year due to the impacts of COVID-19, and our hearts go out to all those who have experienced hardship and loss from the pandemic. Amidst these challenges, Sempra Energy and our 19,000 employees are humbled to have the opportunity to continue delivering energy with purpose – with an unwavering focus on safety – to more than 36 million consumers during a time when they need it most. We have remained resilient by continuing to invest in a high-performing culture that focuses on the well-being of our employees and our communities. The political unrest and racial injustice that has occurred in the United States over the past year has also brought to the forefront the importance of living our values: doing the right thing, championing people and shaping the future. As part of our company’s continued commitment to building a high-performing culture, we have continued our efforts to build an increasingly diverse and inclusive workforce, with a view toward helping all employees reach their full potential. Also, we have matched this effort with a commitment to expand programs in the communities we serve to help strengthen our partnerships and improve access to opportunity. Additionally, our resilience has enabled us to further advance our strategic mission to be North America’s premier energy infrastructure company. With the divestiture of our businesses in South America, the company’s portfolio is now squarely focused on top-tier markets in North America, with a focus on transmission and distribution infrastructure investments that should provide attractive risk-adjusted returns. The content of the Annual Shareholders Meeting will focus on the shareholder business items outlined in the accompanying meeting notice. For more information about our business, our 2020 Annual Report to Shareholders is available online at www.sempra.com/2021-annual-meeting and www.proxyvote.com. Please review the accompanying materials and promptly vote your shares. As in past years, you can vote in advance of the meeting by completing, signing, dating and returning the accompanying proxy card or voting instruction form. You can also vote by telephone or via the Internet. In reviewing the materials, you will note that director Kathleen L. Brown, who has served on our board since 2013 and has attained the age of 75, has not been nominated to stand for re-election in 2021 in keeping with our policy. We appreciate your vote and your continued investment in Sempra Energy. Sincerely, Jeffrey W. Martin Chairman and Chief Executive Officer March 26, 2021 Dear fellow shareholders: When I wrote to you one year ago, little could we have known what challenges 2020 would bring to our economy, our country and our world. While the past year brought much uncertainty – related to the COVID-19 global pandemic and the political unrest and racial injustice issues here in the United States – your board of directors continued to fulfill its role in providing oversight of Sempra Energy’s response to these challenges and its actions to further its strategic mission to be North America’s premier energy infrastructure company. Within this environment, your board of directors held more frequent meetings, enhanced our level of communication with the senior management team and received regular briefings on the company’s efforts in these key areas, all while maintaining a strong focus on long-term strategy. Throughout 2020, your board of directors continued to play a key role in providing strategic guidance to the company’s management team, overseeing corporate governance policies, and providing oversight of risk management. The board of directors is committed to continuing to do our part to help reinforce the company’s strong focus on doing what is right for its shareholders and other stakeholders and operating with the same high standards for which the company is known. Another key area of focus for the board of directors this year was its oversight of the company’s efforts to continue investing in a high-performing culture. Sound safety practices are central to the company’s business culture. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the company continued to prioritize the health and safety of its employees, customers, partners and communities. Sempra Energy and its operating companies adapted their facilities and protocols consistent with the recommendations of public health officials, with a view toward delivering essential energy to millions in North America. In addition to advancing our health and safety priorities over the past year, we all continued our focus on delivering sustainable value for our shareholders. Diversity and inclusion are also central to the company’s business culture and have been priorities at our company since its founding. We believe, as the company’s management does, that a strong focus on these areas is essential to building a better, more successful company. Our board members both embrace and reflect this focus. For the last seven years, at least half of our independent board members have been women and/or people of color and, today, 62% of our board members are women and/or people of color. The diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills of our board members contribute a wealth of experience to our business and demonstrate that diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued throughout the company. In 2020, we continued our robust shareholder engagement program. We understand that this is an important way for us to gather feedback and input that informs our policies and programs in a variety of areas, such as environmental practices, sustainability efforts and governance. Last year, we reached out to shareholders representing approximately 63% of our total outstanding shares of common stock and engaged directly with holders of approximately 46% of our outstanding shares of common stock. I participated in many of these conversations and, on behalf of the board, we appreciate your valuable input on how to strengthen and support the company’s mission. On behalf of your board of directors, we thank you for your investment in Sempra Energy. We are proud to serve in this important role for your company. Sincerely, William D. Jones Lead Independent Director Table of Contents Notice of Annual Shareholders Meeting 1 Proxy Statement Summary 2 Corporate Governance 9 Board of Directors ............................................................................................. 9 Board Committees ............................................................................................. 16 Communications with the Board ................................................................................. 19 Director Compensation ......................................................................................... 20 Audit Committee Report 24 Share Ownership 25 Proposals To Be Voted On 27 Board of Directors Proposals ................................................................................... 27 Proposal1:ElectionofDirectors.............................................................................. 27 Proposal 2: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm ......................... 33 Proposal 3: Advisory Approval of Our Executive Compensation ................................................... 35 Shareholder Proposals ......................................................................................... 36 Proposal 4: Shareholder Proposal