Associated British Foods Plc

"Accordingly, suppliers and representatives should comply with and seek to develop relationships with their own supply chains consistent with the principles set out below and should be compliant with all local laws and the following principles as a minimum. Employment is freely chosen 2. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected Child labour shall not be used Living wages are paid No discrimination is practised Working conditions are safe and hygienic"[...]"Policies and procedures shall conform to the provisions of the relevant International Labour Organization (ILO) standards."

"There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation."

"As a group with international businesses with far-reaching and complex supply chains, we have a role to play in ensuring that our businesses make sure rigorous due diligence is carried out; identifying risks and where required, conducting any necessary remediation as well as reporting transparently. We are wholly committed to respecting human rights across our own operations, supply chains and products including but not limited to issues of Modern Slavery."

"We adhere to the principle of free, prior and informed consent of all communities when acquiring land. The rights of communities and traditional peoples to maintain access to land and natural resources will be recognised and respected."

"The following aspects of environmental management will be included in the supplier assessment: • the company should be aware of and able to demonstrate compliance with all current legislation that may affect its activities; ABF reserves the rights to verify the supplier’s and representative’s compliance with the Code. Where supplier and representative reviews or audits demonstrate shortcomings in any of these areas, the supplier and representative should strive to implement a time-bound programme of improvement (remediation) leading to conformance."

"Suppliers and representatives will properly implement these procedures into their business and review them regularly to ensure that they are operating effectively...ABF reserves the rights to verify the supplier’s and representative’s compliance with the Code. Where supplier and representative reviews or audits demonstrate shortcomings in any of these areas, the supplier and representative should strive to implement a time-bound programme of improvement (remediation) leading to conformance. In the event that we become aware of any actions or conditions not in compliance with the Code, we reserve the right to request corrective actions."

"Accordingly, suppliers and representatives should comply with and seek to develop relationships with their own supply chains consistent with the principles set out below and should be compliant with all local laws and the following principles as a minimum. Employment is freely chosen 2. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected Child labour shall not be used Living wages are paid No discrimination is practised Working conditions are safe and hygienic"[...]"Policies and procedures shall conform to the provisions of the relevant International Labour Organization (ILO) standards."

"There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation."

"As a group with international businesses with far-reaching and complex supply chains, we have a role to play in ensuring that our businesses make sure rigorous due diligence is carried out; identifying risks and where required, conducting any necessary remediation as well as reporting transparently. We are wholly committed to respecting human rights across our own operations, supply chains and products including but not limited to issues of Modern Slavery."

"We adhere to the principle of free, prior and informed consent of all communities when acquiring land. The rights of communities and traditional peoples to maintain access to land and natural resources will be recognised and respected."

ABF - "This information can be accessed from suppliers though is not necessarily embedded into a formally stipulated procedure and maintained across the ABF group. In many cases, details such as material country of origin are known due to the detail available from product specifications and vendor audit checks. Palm oil traceable to Country 90% [...] This information can be accessed from suppliers though is not necessarily embedded into a formally stipulated procedure. In many cases, details such as material country and state of origin are known due to the detail available from product specifications and vendor audit checks" [....] AB Agri - "We believe in responsible supply chains, including deforestation-free palm oil and soya. We have worked collaboratively with our suppliers to understand the country of origin of the feed materials we purchase and have identified the country of origin for more than 95% of our materials. We are using this insight to risk assess our ingredients more accurately. Our approach is based on using global risk analytics to understand where there may be an increased risk of environmental and political issues, or human rights abuses. Our palm oil and palm oil derivatives are 100% sustainably sourced, using Palm Trace Certificates."

"ABF has been a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) since 2010, with some subsidiary companies holding membership from 2006. We have numerous businesses who have secured RSPO Supply Chain Certification for their facilities and are therefore using sustainably certified input materials."

"Does your organization undertake a forests-related risk assessment? Yes, forests-related risks are assessed [...] Our process for identifying, assessing and responding to forests-related risks and opportunities is integrated in our group-wide approach to risk management. The delivery of our strategic objectives and the sustainable growth of ABF is dependent on effective risk management. We regularly face business uncertainties and it is through a structured approach to risk management that we are able to mitigate and manage these risks and embrace opportunities when they arise. The diversified nature of our operations, geographical reach, assets and currencies are important factors in mitigating the risk of a material threat to the group’s sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value. [...] Our businesses perform risk assessments which consider materiality, risk controls and specific local risks relevant to the markets in which they operate. Risks assessments start at the asset level with each site taking responsibility for assessing their immediate environmental sensitivities and risks, often related to better understanding the supporting supply chain. These site level risks are mapped onto a risk and opportunities matrix, which considers stakeholder concern, potential financial impact and assesses likely level of impact."

"The following aspects of environmental management will be included in the supplier assessment: • the company should be aware of and able to demonstrate compliance with all current legislation that may affect its activities; ABF reserves the rights to verify the supplier’s and representative’s compliance with the Code. Where supplier and representative reviews or audits demonstrate shortcomings in any of these areas, the supplier and representative should strive to implement a time-bound programme of improvement (remediation) leading to conformance."

In their 2020 RSPO ACOP report ABF declare they consumed 21713.0 Metric Tonnes of palm oil in 2020.

"Suppliers and representatives will properly implement these procedures into their business and review them regularly to ensure that they are operating effectively...ABF reserves the rights to verify the supplier’s and representative’s compliance with the Code. Where supplier and representative reviews or audits demonstrate shortcomings in any of these areas, the supplier and representative should strive to implement a time-bound programme of improvement (remediation) leading to conformance. In the event that we become aware of any actions or conditions not in compliance with the Code, we reserve the right to request corrective actions."

"Accordingly, suppliers and representatives should comply with and seek to develop relationships with their own supply chains consistent with the principles set out below and should be compliant with all local laws and the following principles as a minimum. Employment is freely chosen 2. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected Child labour shall not be used Living wages are paid No discrimination is practised Working conditions are safe and hygienic"[...]"Policies and procedures shall conform to the provisions of the relevant International Labour Organization (ILO) standards."

"There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation."

"As a group with international businesses with far-reaching and complex supply chains, we have a role to play in ensuring that our businesses make sure rigorous due diligence is carried out; identifying risks and where required, conducting any necessary remediation as well as reporting transparently. We are wholly committed to respecting human rights across our own operations, supply chains and products including but not limited to issues of Modern Slavery."

"We adhere to the principle of free, prior and informed consent of all communities when acquiring land. The rights of communities and traditional peoples to maintain access to land and natural resources will be recognised and respected."

"A number of our businesses buy PEFC certified packaging"[...]"A number of our businesses operate a full chain of custody for their packaging using initiatives like FSC certified packaging. For example, AB Mauri Mexico has this (FSC) for corrugated packaging and our Silverspoon business in the UK has this (FSC) for all flour and sugar paper bags. Logos are displayed on pack as evidence to consumers of our wider commitment to the environment."

"Does your organization undertake a forests-related risk assessment? Yes, forests-related risks are assessed [...] Our process for identifying, assessing and responding to forests-related risks and opportunities is integrated in our group-wide approach to risk management. The delivery of our strategic objectives and the sustainable growth of ABF is dependent on effective risk management. We regularly face business uncertainties and it is through a structured approach to risk management that we are able to mitigate and manage these risks and embrace opportunities when they arise. The diversified nature of our operations, geographical reach, assets and currencies are important factors in mitigating the risk of a material threat to the group’s sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value. [...] Our businesses perform risk assessments which consider materiality, risk controls and specific local risks relevant to the markets in which they operate. Risks assessments start at the asset level with each site taking responsibility for assessing their immediate environmental sensitivities and risks, often related to better understanding the supporting supply chain. These site level risks are mapped onto a risk and opportunities matrix, which considers stakeholder concern, potential financial impact and assesses likely level of impact."

"The following aspects of environmental management will be included in the supplier assessment: • the company should be aware of and able to demonstrate compliance with all current legislation that may affect its activities; ABF reserves the rights to verify the supplier’s and representative’s compliance with the Code. Where supplier and representative reviews or audits demonstrate shortcomings in any of these areas, the supplier and representative should strive to implement a time-bound programme of improvement (remediation) leading to conformance."

In their 2021 CDP Forest repor a total of: "Volume 74,750 Metric tons, Data coverage Partial commodity production/consumption"

"Suppliers and representatives will properly implement these procedures into their business and review them regularly to ensure that they are operating effectively...ABF reserves the rights to verify the supplier’s and representative’s compliance with the Code. Where supplier and representative reviews or audits demonstrate shortcomings in any of these areas, the supplier and representative should strive to implement a time-bound programme of improvement (remediation) leading to conformance. In the event that we become aware of any actions or conditions not in compliance with the Code, we reserve the right to request corrective actions."

"Accordingly, suppliers and representatives should comply with and seek to develop relationships with their own supply chains consistent with the principles set out below and should be compliant with all local laws and the following principles as a minimum. Employment is freely chosen 2. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected Child labour shall not be used Living wages are paid No discrimination is practised Working conditions are safe and hygienic"[...]"Policies and procedures shall conform to the provisions of the relevant International Labour Organization (ILO) standards."

"There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation."

"As a group with international businesses with far-reaching and complex supply chains, we have a role to play in ensuring that our businesses make sure rigorous due diligence is carried out; identifying risks and where required, conducting any necessary remediation as well as reporting transparently. We are wholly committed to respecting human rights across our own operations, supply chains and products including but not limited to issues of Modern Slavery."

"We adhere to the principle of free, prior and informed consent of all communities when acquiring land. The rights of communities and traditional peoples to maintain access to land and natural resources will be recognised and respected."

"80% of the soya AB Agri buys in the UK for its ABN feed mills meets the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation sustainability benchmark for responsibly sourced soya."

"AB Agri is also a member of the government backed multi-stakeholder UK Soya Round Table and its Steering Group. The work of this group has contributed to a significant increase in the requirement for responsibly sourced soya in the UK market which is still growing. AB Mauri UK has maintained its ‘BM Trada Responsibly Sourced’ accreditation and worked to explore local sources of sustainable soy supply - including a new source of soy supply in the UK."

"Does your organization undertake a forests-related risk assessment? Yes, forests-related risks are assessed [...] Our process for identifying, assessing and responding to forests-related risks and opportunities is integrated in our group-wide approach to risk management. The delivery of our strategic objectives and the sustainable growth of ABF is dependent on effective risk management. We regularly face business uncertainties and it is through a structured approach to risk management that we are able to mitigate and manage these risks and embrace opportunities when they arise. The diversified nature of our operations, geographical reach, assets and currencies are important factors in mitigating the risk of a material threat to the group’s sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value. [...] Our businesses perform risk assessments which consider materiality, risk controls and specific local risks relevant to the markets in which they operate. Risks assessments start at the asset level with each site taking responsibility for assessing their immediate environmental sensitivities and risks, often related to better understanding the supporting supply chain. These site level risks are mapped onto a risk and opportunities matrix, which considers stakeholder concern, potential financial impact and assesses likely level of impact."

"The following aspects of environmental management will be included in the supplier assessment: • the company should be aware of and able to demonstrate compliance with all current legislation that may affect its activities; ABF reserves the rights to verify the supplier’s and representative’s compliance with the Code. Where supplier and representative reviews or audits demonstrate shortcomings in any of these areas, the supplier and representative should strive to implement a time-bound programme of improvement (remediation) leading to conformance."

"Suppliers and representatives will properly implement these procedures into their business and review them regularly to ensure that they are operating effectively...ABF reserves the rights to verify the supplier’s and representative’s compliance with the Code. Where supplier and representative reviews or audits demonstrate shortcomings in any of these areas, the supplier and representative should strive to implement a time-bound programme of improvement (remediation) leading to conformance. In the event that we become aware of any actions or conditions not in compliance with the Code, we reserve the right to request corrective actions."