FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY Respect for the environment, society and economy is fundamental to Danish Agro. Without a sustainable development of society, we cannot run a productive, competitive and efficient business. We believe that contributing to sustainable development is the only responsible course of action. This is Danish Agro’s third Communication on Progress report. The report is to be regarded as the group’s mandatory report on social responsibility. During the past year, we have focused on activities that are directly relevant to our business and the environment we are part of. Our CSR activities focus on those areas in which we have expertise and know-how. We take a proactive approach to social and environmental responsibility throughout the value chain based on the UN Global Compact’s 10 principles. With regard to climate and the environment, we strive to make as little impact as possible. In January 2017, we signed a climate partnership agreement with our Danish energy supplier, Ørsted A/S. In the agreement, Danish Agro in Denmark undertook to reduce our energy consumption by 20% by 2021. We seek to make this partnership a template for similar projects elsewhere in the group. Within social responsibility, we focus on a staff policy with emphasis on safety at work, training and a healthy working environment. We pursue constructive and innovative dialogue with our suppliers based on the principles of human and labour rights. This includes focus on health and the working environment. We do not tolerate forced or child labour. In 2017, we focused even more on our trainee programme, in which we take direct responsibility for the youngsters on the programme, sharing our knowledge and experience, and giving them a good start in the agribusiness industry. When it comes to our own business practices, we oppose any form of corruption, including blackmail and bribery. We conduct our commercial activities in accordance with international, national and local laws and regulations relevant to our business. Our trading on the world market is based on the principles of free competition and in accordance with competition laws. We respect any trade restrictions issued by the UN. We look forward to working further with the Global Compact principles this year. Henning Haahr CEO, Danish Agro 3
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