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Materiality
Assessment Appendix 1: Appendix 2: Appendix 3:
Climate Green Inclusive and Stakeholder GRI Content Assurance Glossary of
Action Innovation Progress Engagement Index Statement Terms

A-SIMPLE Framework
Sustainable Supply Chain
The first of these frameworks is the A-SIMPLE
Framework, introduced in 2020, which is designed Partnership Award
to embed our sustainability practices and policies
across our operations and supply chain. This robust
framework assists our suppliers in meeting NDPE
commitments, thereby minimising risks in the supply In November 2023, Apical has been
chain. This not only helps meet our stakeholders’ awarded the Sustainable Supply Chain
expectations but also satisfies our customers’ demands Partnership Awards, at the ESGBusiness
for sustainably produced products. Further details Awards in Singapore. This prestigious
can be found in the “Our Approach to Sustainability” awards programme honours businesses
section of our report on pages 30-32. that demonstrate outstanding commitment
and achievements in ESG practices, as
NDPE Implementation Reporting Framework (IRF) well as those leading the way towards a
sustainable future. Apical’s approach to
Apical is an active participant in the AWG for NDPE
closely working with suppliers to manage
IRF. Our involvement in this framework is instrumental
its value chain is grounded in its governance
in supporting sustainable palm oil production and
and compliance with regulatory standards
enhancing cooperation with suppliers, traders and mills
and legislation, smallholder inclusivity, and
to ensure adherence to our policies and standards.
supplier and stakeholder engagement.
The NDPE IRF helps in ensuring compliance with our
This award highlights our commitment to
NDPE obligations, offering a structure for monitoring
driving inclusive partnerships across the
progress, identifying supply chain discrepancies and
supply chain to achieve alignment on our
devising strategies to address these issues.
sustainability ambitions.
Our adherence to the NDPE IRF is annually
validated by an independent third party. As part
of our ongoing commitment to responsible natural
resource management and reducing the negative
environmental impact of our operations, we remain
dedicated to upholding the NDPE framework
standards.

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