71 Sustainability Report 2024 Fostering Responsible Supply Chain Fostering Action on Climate Change Fostering An Inclusive Workplace GRI Content Index The project benefits over 4,000 farmers through direct sourcing and fair pricing, while ensuring a deforestation-free value chain for over 4,300 metric tons of raw cashew nut production. It also focuses on environmental protection and improving working conditions. These certifications underscore our dedication to sustainable and ethical practices, ensuring our supply chain is both transparent and responsible. By adhering to these globally recognized standards, we not only enhance our business credibility but also attract eco-conscious consumers and foster long-term relationships with like-minded partners. Our commitment to sustainability is not just about meeting standards, it’s about leading the way to a more sustainable future CMIA is a globally recognized certification for cotton supply chain promoting sustainable farming and production process. On January 2024, BTEX received CMIA HIP certificate. We recognize that forest certification provides a mechanism to promote the sustainable management of our forests and ensures that forest-based products reaching the marketplace have been sourced from sustainably managed forests. Towards this, we have obtained Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certifications for all our forests and timber owned and procured from Gabon, to ensure diversification of customer bases, and diversity of products. As a result, over 1 million hectares of forestlands in Gabon has been certified, with the ultimate goal being to ensure 100% of our exported timber from Gabon is certified. 112,000 hectares of forestland in Gabon has also been certified under EUDRPreferred by Nature certification, showcasing our commitment to sustainable forest management. At Arise IIP, we are proud to have received the following certifications of Rainforest Alliance and Organic Certifications: Rainforest Alliance certificate for tea – UAE and Malawi Rainforest Alliance certificate for cashew - UAE Organic (NOP and EOS) certificate for soya and value-added products – Togo, Benin, and UAE
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