5 Corporate Governance and Business Ethics Fostering Action on Climate Change Fostering Responsible Supply Chains Fostering an Inclusive Workplace Charting the Path to Sustainable Growth GRI Index Arise IIP | Sustainability Report 2023 I am thrilled to introduce ARISE Integrated Industrial Platform’s inaugural Sustainability Report for 2023. This document reflects our steadfast dedication to our sustainability efforts, transparency, and reporting to our stakeholders. Under the theme, “Fostering Sustainable Ecosystems,” we reaffirm our commitment to creating lasting value for our stakeholders. This commitment extends to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating jobs and local entrepreneurs, reducing carbon emissions, establishing responsible supply chains, and implementing circular economy models within our Integrated Industrial Platforms (IIP). Through our strategic approach to designing, financing, conceiving, and operating industrial ecosystems across Africa, we address critical industrial gaps, promote local transformation of raw materials, boost exports, and facilitate trade. Our overarching goal is to transform Africa into a leading environmentally sustainable industrial hub by developing tailored IIP that enhance exports and trade in a resilient and sustainable manner. We take pride in expanding our business model to encompass 11 countries across the continent, driving sustainable industrial development on a continent-wide scale. We ensure that our business operations are conducted in a way that respect human rights, support local development, promote food self-sufficiency and import substitution. This report not only celebrates our achievements in 2023 but also outlines our ambitious future endeavors. In line with our commitment, ARISE IIP has implemented a myriad of initiatives aimed at sustainable industrial and infrastructure development. For our Gabon SEZ, we have signed a commitment letter to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in the reporting period, committing to achieving net zero value chain emissions by 2050. We have supply chain traceability tools like Arise Farmer Information System (AFIS) and Tracer to ensure mitigation of negative environmental and social impacts through end-to-end traceability. We endeavor to provide safe working environment for our employees and workers, while we meet our business goals. To prioritize health and safety in our operations, we have launched the Critical 6 strategy that helps us in mitigating and managing health and safety risks. We believe that ESG will be a key driver of our performance and success. As we navigate the path of responsible business, we are confident that our dedication to sustainable development not only aligns with global imperatives but also positions us as a responsible corporate entity contributing meaningfully to a sustainable future. Sincerely, Gagan Gupta Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Message from
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