13 Sustainability Report 2024 Fostering Action on Climate Change Fostering Responsible Supply Chain Fostering An Inclusive Workplace GRI Content Index Key highlights: Pillar 2: Responsible Supply Chain Sourcing and processing natural commodities are central to our operations at Arise IIP. We place a strong emphasis on understanding the sustainability of each commodity supply chain and managing related risks and opportunities using data and technology. This allows us to track raw material origins and ensure traceability. We have achieved HACCP certification to maintain quality throughout the food chain, from production to packaging. In collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance, we have developed sustainability frameworks for responsible supply chains. Additionally, we earned organic certification for soybean value chains in Togo and Benin, ensuring traceability and ethical practices. In addition to these, we have also obtained EUDR-Preferred by Nature certification for our Gabon SEZ, as a commitment to deforestation. Traceability is at the core of our supply chain sustainability initiatives. We leverage our supplier relationships to promote ethical and sustainable practices while evaluating and mitigating ESG risks in our value chains. Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets expectations for business ethics, environmental stewardship, labor rights, and human rights, which all suppliers must follow. During vendor onboarding, we also ensure compliance with regulations, among many other non-legal compliances to be met by our suppliers to uphold sustainable procurement. Key commitments include: Partnerships for traceability such as Tracer, Forest Foresight -Worldwide Fund (WWF), etc. Ensuring the quality and compliance of sourced products through third-party verification Engaging with over 90,000 farmers for sustainable agriculture practices. Obtaining various certifications, including: • Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for timber • European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) • ProTerra for the soya value chain • Organic Certification for soya Key highlights: 1. Timber Value Chain The Timber Value Chain increased its managed forest area by 900,000 hectares since 2021, prioritizing community, social, and environmental initiatives through investments in infrastructure, clean water, education, and healthcare in various villages. Sustainable forest management plans are implemented before acquiring new lands or starting operations. Empowerment programs support beekeeping training for women and agricultural initiatives to improve food security. Partnerships with organizations like WWF and the Ministry of Forests tackle poaching and promote sustainable livelihoods. 2. Cashew Value Chain The cashew value chain has achieved compliance across multiple standards to ensure comprehensive quality and responsibility. This includes food safety certifications such as BRCGS, HALAL, KOSHER, and FDA Registration,
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