14 Fostering Sustainable Ecosystems Corporate Overview Message from CEO Corporate Governance and Business Ethics About the Report ensuring products meet global safety and dietary standards. Additionally, social compliance audits like SMETA verify ethical labor practices and workplace conditions. Furthermore, the value chain adheres to ESG standards with certifications from the Rainforest Alliance and EDGE, promoting sustainable farming practices, forest conservation, and gender equality in the workplace. Together, these certifications ensure the cashew value chain meets global benchmarks for safety, ethics, and sustainability. 17,445 MT of cashew has been processed in Benin in the reporting year with over 4,000 MT certified under Rainforest Alliance. 3. Soya Value Chain The soya value chain in Benin and Togo is largely built on organic farming practices that promote environmental sustainability and offer consumers chemical-free products. Arise IIP has secured ECOCERT organic certification in both countries, affirming compliance with rigorous organic standards. This commitment enhances the quality of soybeans while supporting ecosystem health. During the reporting period, 147,767 MT of soybeans were processed across Benin and Togo, of which over 60,000 MT were organically certified. These efforts positively impacted more than 47,000 farmers through the promotion of sustainable agricultural methods. 4. Textile Value Chain and Others GDIZ Textile Park is a vertically integrated industrial zone, encompassing the entire value chain from spinning to garmenting. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced technology, high-efficiency machinery, a wastewater treatment plant, the park is catalyzing the rapid growth of Benin’s textile industry. Operations began during the reporting period, and performance data will be available from next year. In addition to textiles, our SEZs also host emerging value chains in meat processing, electric vehicles (EVs), and metals. These sectors will be covered in detail in future reports as they mature and scale. Pillar 3: Circularity We recognize that the circular economy offers significant opportunities for innovation and are committed to reducing waste and managing resources sustainably. Key initiatives include: Designing SEZs with closed-loop production systems Promoting waste reduction, recycling materials, and resource optimization Encouraging tenant industries to adopt circular economy principles Key highlights: Key highlights: We have adopted several circularity measures across our operations. In GSEZ, we have implemented the initiative to optimize the amount of material our timber business reuses
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