Fostering Sustainable Ecosystems - Sustainability Report 2023

68 Fostering Sustainable Ecosystems About the Report Leadership Messages About the Theme Corporate Overview Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality Assessment Our ESG priorities and Performance We also utilize technology to track the origin of our raw materials, promoting greater traceability, which is fundamental to our responsible supply chain vision. Overview of our supply chains: Across our SEZs in Gabon, Togo, Benin, and Chad, we have various value chains for agricultural crops and wood. Gabon Special Economic Zone: Wood (Timber) Value Chain Covered 85% by forest, on 22 million hectares, Gabon has a stock of 130 million m3 of wood Okoumé and 270 million m3 of other species. Gabon SEZ by Arise IIP has enabled the country to develop and modernise the Given that sourcing and processing of agricultural commodities and natural resources such as cashew, timber, soybean, meat, etc. Fostering Responsible Supply Chains Arise IIP specializes in sourcing and processing agricultural commodities and natural resources such as cashew, timber, soya bean, meat, etc., with the aim of fostering industrial ecosystems. We understand the importance of comprehending the sustainability aspects of each commodity’s value chain and managing the associated risks and opportunities. As a responsible company, we are committed to promoting sustainable agricultural practices, wood-sourcing and processing practices, and sustainable landuse patterns. To achieve this goal, we are building closer relationships and creating greater transparency throughout our supply chains. Warehouses in GDIZ, Benin

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