30 Fostering Sustainable Ecosystems Corporate Governance and Business Ethics Message from CEO Corporate Overview About the Report Reporting Structure Periodic Reporting Cycles Impact Highlights and Challenges Continuous Improvement Board Meetings and Workshops Senior executives and designated employees collaborate to manage organizational impacts, contributing to a structured reporting framework that consolidates key insights for the highest governance body’s review and decisionmaking. During quarterly meetings, senior executives present key achievements and challenges in impact management, providing the Board with valuable insights for fostering transparency and addressing areas needing support. The reporting process fosters continuous improvement by incorporating Board feedback and best practices to refine strategies, policies, and processes. This ensures impact management remains adaptable to evolving challenges and opportunities. Reports are regularly submitted to the Board in alignment with the company’s reporting cycles, providing consistent updates and enabling progress tracking. This adherence to reporting schedules upholds transparency and accountability in impact management practices. Senior executives share reports during Board meetings or workshops to enable interactive discussions and clarifications. Reports may also be circulated via email, allowing Board members to review and provide informed feedback or guidance. Role of the Highest Governance Body in Sustainability Reporting Collective Knowledge of the Highest Governance Body To stay aligned with the evolving sustainability landscape, we enhanced the collective expertise of our Board through dedicated ESG training sessions conducted in 2024. These sessions deepened members’ understanding of ESG principles and emerging trends, equipping them to provide more informed, responsible, and forward-looking governance support of our sustainability goals. In continuation, we also had a total of 110 man-hours of training programs conducted by ESSEC Business School. This program aims to address the challenges and opportunities of industrialization and raw material transformation while striving to enhance Africa’s position in the global value chain. Communication of Critical Concerns In 2024, we continued to strengthen our structured approach for escalating critical concerns to the highest governance body. Key executives and department heads reported significant issues to the Board of Directors through scheduled meetings and dedicated sessions for urgent matters, ensuring timely oversight and informed decision-making.
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