Fostering Sustainable Ecosystems - Sustainability Report 2023

90 Fostering Sustainable Ecosystems About the Report Leadership Messages About the Theme Corporate Overview Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality Assessment Our ESG priorities and Performance Throughout a dynamic 6-week campaign, the Manager Drumbeat Concept (MDB) was unfolded. With each week dedicated to exploring one behavior, managers gained insight into how to embody and implement these principles effectively, fostering engagement and collaboration within their teams. Additionally, we provide fire drill simulations, safety exercises, and training sessions on workplace safety through SAFER for our employees and workers in SEZs. We also offer these training sessions to the employees of our SEZ investors to guarantee the effective spread of awareness regarding workplace hazards. Our commitment to providing customized courses and a wide range of learning opportunities demonstrates our dedication to the growth and development of our employees. We believe that investing in their skills and knowledge not only benefits them individually but also contributes to the overall success and competitiveness of our organization. Additionally, we are committed to cultivate a culture of excellence for our staff, which is evident in our strong system of rewards, recognition, and performance feedback. We uphold the fundamental principles of human rights that bestow freedom upon every individual, rooted in dignity, fairness, equality, and respect. As we foster innovation, we remain steadfast in our unwavering commitment to our core guiding principles. Our Fair Employment Policy is in harmony with our core purpose of growing responsibly and adheres fully to the standards set by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in terms of human rights and labor. Our workplace policy on Preventing, Prohibiting, and Addressing Sexual Harassment at the Workplace aims to create a secure and nurturing atmosphere for our employees and workers. We are dedicated to cultivating a safe work environment that would allow our employees and workers to flourish without the burden of harassment. We monitor human rights such as forced labor, child labor, and modern slavery. In CY 2023, there were no such cases reported for Benin, Togo, and Chad location. We have assigned staff representatives at the operational sites in Gabon to ensure the practice of protection of freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. Moreover, we organize workshops on freedom of association awareness at our SEZ in Togo to ensure that workers are well-informed and conscientious about their rights. We have a company-wide Grievance Redressal Mechanism in place to address formal complaints from individual employees. Employees are encouraged to report any grievances or complaints as per the policy, without fear of retaliation. Employees have the option to inform employee representatives about any grievances they may have. We acknowledge all underlying issues pertinent to human rights and provide very stringent recourse to the grievant. Our team is dedicated to eliminating all forms of discrimination or violation of human rights to cultivate a work environment that is more inclusive and respectful. HUMAN RIGHTS

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