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Appendix: Materiality and
Stakeholder Engagement

Material Issues Priority
Supplier engagement, including smallholder development: High
Having constructive engagement with suppliers for policy compliance and traceability,
and supporting the socio-economic development and welfare of smallholders that form
part of our supply chain
Traceability: High
Working with suppliers and industry partners to ensure the traceability of raw materials

Workers’ health, safety and well-being: High
Ensuring that the company’s workers and contractors are provided with safe, suitable and
sanitary work facilities, and are provided with protective equipment and training necessary
to perform their tasks safely

Climate action: Moderate
Working with the community and stakeholders to build our resilience and strengthen
our commitment to mitigate the effects of climate change
Community livelihood & empowerment: Moderate
Contributing to local communities in terms of jobs, income opportunities, education
and skills, and the development of shared infrastructure
Employee wages and benefits: Moderate
Providing fair wages and benefits to employees

Equal rights & opportunities: Moderate
Providing equal rights and opportunity to all employees free of discrimination
Fire prevention and management: Moderate
Working with farmers and communities to prevent and supress forest fires, especially in
carbon-rich peat lands
Governance and business ethics: Moderate
Conducting our business activities ethically and in accordance with the highest governance
standards
Human rights, including child labour: Moderate
Preventing the risk of forced, bonded or child labour occurring in the supply chain or
workforce and promoting freedom of association and trade membership

Innovation: Moderate
Innovating and leveraging technology to enhance sustainability, traceability and business
processes

Sustainability standards and certifications: Moderate
Ensuring that our sustainability performance is upheld by externally recognised certifications
and standards (such as RSPO)
Training and development: Moderate
Supporting employee training and providing development opportunities

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