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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

Apical has proactively engaged in internal discussions compliance with deforestation-free standards and
and briefings across various departments and delivering the compliance information to customers.
facilities, as well as communicated our commitment This will also facilitate auditing through transparent
and strategies to our customers, aligning with the and efficient data management. We plan to roll out
EUDR’s timeline and requirements. We are also the digital platform by second half of 2024.
conducting deforestation due diligence of our supply
chain, in collaboration with external consultants, HUMAN RIGHTS AND OUR SUPPLY CHAIN
to communicate expectations to our suppliers and GRI 408-1, 409-1
digitalise our traceability efforts.
As the significance of human rights in supply chains
To elevate our commitment to deforestation-free becomes increasingly critical, we are intensifying our
palm oil, we have developed a new DFDD efforts to collaborate closely with our suppliers to
Implementation Framework. This framework builds respect human rights and establish safe workplaces for
upon our existing A-SIMPLE Framework, ensuring a workers. To foster a positive socio-economic impact for
smooth integration of DFDD practices into our entire workers and communities within our operations and
supply chain and operations. supply chains, we have introduced several initiatives
aimed at at respecting human rights.
Furthermore, we have developed and implemented
several SOPs which has been legally reviewed by an Our new Human Rights Policy represents a major
external counsel. The SOPs are aligned with local and milestone in the Apical’s steadfast determination to
international sustainability regulations. These SOPs respect the fundamental human rights of workers
provide clear guidelines for effectively mitigating and and communities across our global operations and
managing the risk of non-compliance. supply chains. This policy complements the revised
Sustainability Policy 2023 and reaffirms Apical’s
Additionally, in order to enhance supply chain dedication towards addressing adverse human rights
traceability of shipment, we are progressing well in impacts within our operations and supply chain.
the development of a digital platform to streamline
due diligence processes, ensuring our suppliers'

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