20 Fostering Sustainable Ecosystems Corporate Overview Message from CEO Corporate Governance and Business Ethics About the Report Global Dialogues on Sustainability This honour highlights our efforts to address critical challenges in the African textile industry, including the underutilization of local raw materials and the exclusion of vulnerable populations from employment. In 2024, the PIA LEED-certified building in Togo made history as the first of its kind in the country, earning recognition from the US Green Building Council under the LEED Earth campaign. This remarkable accomplishment was complemented by another LEED Silver certification for the single window building in the GDIZ zone in Benin. Gender Equality and Inclusion Award by the World Bank for GDIZ Benin and PIA Togo PIA-LEED Certified building earned recognition from the US Green Building Council under the LEED Earth Campaign At COP29 in Baku, we showcased our commitment to climate action by engaging global stakeholders and sharing insights into our strategies for sustainable development. This platform reinforced our position as a leader in addressing climaterelated issues. The FARM Conference in Paris provided an opportunity to present our transformative agro-industrial model. We emphasized a comprehensive ecosystem approach to sustainable development in Africa, including building farmer capacities, developing Special Industrial Zones (ZIS) to attract foreign investment, and creating end-toend integrated agri-food chains. Arise IIP at COP29 FARM Conference
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