Groupe Avril

[Translation] "In particular, the AVRIL Group expects its Suppliers to comply with the international or national regulations relating to their activities and the principles stipulated in the International Standards, in particular: ▪ The Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO); ▪ The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; ▪ The guiding principles of the Organization for Cooperation and Development Economic (OECD); and ▪ The principles of the United Nations Global Compact, of which AVRIL is a signatory... Suppliers undertake not to use forced or compulsory labor as defined in ILO conventions C29 and C105: No Forced or compulsory Labour... Non-use of child labor... Respect for the principle of non-discrimination... Respect for the right to organize and freedom of association..."

"Engaging with our suppliers Our subsidiaries using Palm Oil commit to undertaking the following actions: [...] Encourages its suppliers to include small holders in its supply chain"

[Translation] "Respect for the principle of non-discrimination: In accordance with ILO conventions C110 and C111, Suppliers undertake not to exercise any distinction, exclusion or preference based on ethnic origin, sex, religion, age, political opinion, social origin, etc., which would result in deteriorating or impairing equality of opportunity or treatment in employment, and ensure equal pay for work of equal value."

The Avril Group defines zero deforestation Palm Oil as coming from plantations whichcomply with the following criteria: [...] ensure the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of these communities when planning to extend plantations

"Ensure alignment of suppliers’ own sustainability or zero deforestation initiatives with Avril’s policy"

"Our objective is clearly defined: to guarantee a 100% sustainable supply of palm oil by 2030. We shall emphasize total traceability and certification for origins at risk of deforestation as early as 2025. To meet this objective, we shall also mobilize our suppliers while supporting projects to develop responsible local industries in partnership with recognized NGOs such as Earthworm Foundation. [...] In 2021, in partnership with Earthworm Foundation and alongside other players in the sector, we are par - ticularly pleased to join a new project in the province of Riau in Indonesia. The aim of this project is to transform local production into sustainable farming, "

[translation] "In this context, Suppliers must manage their professional activities in accordance with to the highest ethical standards and in compliance with laws and regulations applicable. [...] to assess the compliance of the activities of its Suppliers with this Code of Conduct, the purchasing entity of the AVRIL Group reserves the right to conduct audits of its Suppliers on their sites."

In their 2021 RSPO ACOP Report Groupe Avril report their total volume of palm oil usage to be 146541.00 tons. 19.64% of this is RSPO certified .

"In order to assess the compliance of the activities of its Suppliers with this Code of Conduct, the purchasing entity of the AVRIL Group reserves the right to conduct audits of its Suppliers on their sites."

"If needed be, suppliers whose practices would not be aligned with the Group's ambition will be encouraged to come into compliance. To date, the main suppliers of the group are informed and aligned with our policy. In addition, we monitor their CSR performance and actions so that we can, in the event of an alert, remind them our expectations. "

"Engaging with our suppliers Our subsidiaries using Palm Oil commit to undertaking the following actions: [...] Ensure alignment of suppliers’ own sustainability or zero deforestation initiatives with Avril’s policy; [...] To date, the main suppliers of the group are informed and aligned with our policy. In addition, we monitor their CSR performance and actions so that we can, in the event of an alert, remind them our expectations. If needed be, suppliers whose practices would not be aligned with the Group's ambition will be encouraged to come into compliance. In accordance with our internal procedure for managing non-conformities, the Group may have to penalize any suppliers that do not cooperate or display any intention to change."

[Translation] "In particular, the AVRIL Group expects its Suppliers to comply with the international or national regulations relating to their activities and the principles stipulated in the International Standards, in particular: ▪ The Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO); ▪ The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; ▪ The guiding principles of the Organization for Cooperation and Development Economic (OECD); and ▪ The principles of the United Nations Global Compact, of which AVRIL is a signatory... Suppliers undertake not to use forced or compulsory labor as defined in ILO conventions C29 and C105: No Forced or compulsory Labour... Non-use of child labor... Respect for the principle of non-discrimination... Respect for the right to organize and freedom of association..."

[Translation] "Respect for the principle of non-discrimination: In accordance with ILO conventions C110 and C111, Suppliers undertake not to exercise any distinction, exclusion or preference based on ethnic origin, sex, religion, age, political opinion, social origin, etc., which would result in deteriorating or impairing equality of opportunity or treatment in employment, and ensure equal pay for work of equal value."

[Translation] "NATURAL RESOURCES AND BIODIVERSITY. Since we will continue to import agricultural raw materials that cannot be produced locally and which come from countries exposed to the risk of deforestation or conversion of threatened ecosystems, we commit that by 2030, 100% of our palm and soybean supplies come from sustainable crops." [...] 'Avril voluntarily commits to purchase RTRS credits each year to contribute to the development of sustainable soya. In 2021, 25,000 credits representing 25,000 tons of responsibly certified soya produced in the Cerrado region of South America were purchased in support of developing sustainable production practices in this area [...] Share of soybean used for animal feed coming from non-GMO supply chains or covered by RTRS 2021: 42.02%"

[translation] "In this context, Suppliers must manage their professional activities in accordance with to the highest ethical standards and in compliance with laws and regulations applicable. [...] to assess the compliance of the activities of its Suppliers with this Code of Conduct, the purchasing entity of the AVRIL Group reserves the right to conduct audits of its Suppliers on their sites."

[Translation] "In particular, the AVRIL Group expects its Suppliers to comply with the international or national regulations relating to their activities and the principles stipulated in the International Standards, in particular: ▪ The Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO); ▪ The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; ▪ The guiding principles of the Organization for Cooperation and Development Economic (OECD); and ▪ The principles of the United Nations Global Compact, of which AVRIL is a signatory... Suppliers undertake not to use forced or compulsory labor as defined in ILO conventions C29 and C105: No Forced or compulsory Labour... Non-use of child labor... Respect for the principle of non-discrimination... Respect for the right to organize and freedom of association..."

[Translation] "Respect for the principle of non-discrimination: In accordance with ILO conventions C110 and C111, Suppliers undertake not to exercise any distinction, exclusion or preference based on ethnic origin, sex, religion, age, political opinion, social origin, etc., which would result in deteriorating or impairing equality of opportunity or treatment in employment, and ensure equal pay for work of equal value."

[translation] "In this context, Suppliers must manage their professional activities in accordance with to the highest ethical standards and in compliance with laws and regulations applicable. [...] to assess the compliance of the activities of its Suppliers with this Code of Conduct, the purchasing entity of the AVRIL Group reserves the right to conduct audits of its Suppliers on their sites."