OUR 36 COMMITMENTS AND SOME HIGHLIGHTS

Pillar for our society

Increase the safety, health and well-being of employees

Care for our people and consumers

●●○ Raise awareness about safety with a view to ‘zero accidents at work’

●●○ Apply a uniform EHSQ approach

●●○ Continue to develop our health policy

●●● Develop a policy related to ‘corporate volunteering’ for employees

●●○ Continue uniform policy concerning diversity and nondiscrimination

●●● Develop training and development opportunities

●●● Raise awareness and provide training on sound business operations

Focus on sustainable and high-quality solutions for the end consumer

●●● Deliver excellent quality in products and services

●●○ Supply certified sustainable products

●●○ Reduce sugar and salt content

●●● Promote local products/ short supply chains

●●○ Raise consumer awareness regarding sustainable consumption

●●○ Continue to develop our health policy

AWOW, the Arvesta Way of Working

Arvesta’s commitment to welfare is now anchored in the Arvesta Way of Working. One aspect of this is the hybrid form of working; this offers genuine autonomy for the members of our teams to agree among themselves who works where and when, as long as the job allows. This makes creating the work-life balance so much easier. In addition, Arvesta has also started to transform its sites into inspiring hubs from which employees can work flexibly. When it comes to (mental) wellbeing, Arvesta offers two additional channels, in addition to the classic confidant. Speak-up is a secure platform for anonymously reporting issues that the person is not comfortable with and/or which cannot be discussed with their manager or confidant, and then following up on it properly. With the Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, Arvesta offers its employees professional help if they are at risk of becoming ‘bogged down’ in a particular area, be it work or private. Arvesta also has a dedicated engagement team that surveys and promotes satisfaction among our employees. Their actions are based on the results of our engagement surveys. From 2022 onwards, Arvesta will be organising these not two but three or four times a year (= continuous listening). Finally, the Arvesta Academy offers training and coaching under the heading ‘My well-being’. This allows you to choose whether you prefer to read about the specific topic (e.g. ‘the power of sleep’), watch a video or fill in a quiz.

●●● Promote local products/short supply chains

#Boerentrots

As part of its collaboration with #Boerentrots (Farmerspride), Aveve has expanded its existing ‘Lekker Lokaal’ range of fresh produce with numerous new, locally grown vegetables, fruits and dairy products. With #Boerentrots, the farmers behind the wider range of fresh products are identified in the Aveve shops and consumers are able to discover the stories behind the products. These stories highlight the extremely important role farmers play in our food system to customers. It is these farmers who ensure that every day we can enjoy tasty products of the highest quality and from their own soil on our plates. With #Boerentrots, Aveve is highlighting its shortchain concept and supporting Flemish farmers by giving them the recognition they deserve.

Our ten priorities

Develop sustainable agriculture and horticulture

We offer the most sustainable and innovative solutions and services that guarantee the profitability of farmers and horticulturists. This is how Arvesta builds the agriculture and horticulture of the future together with its customers and partners.

Offer sustainable and high-quality solutions

1

100% certified soy by 2026

Promote sustainable entrepreneurship

Focus on animal welfare and animal safety

Develop smart agriculture and horticulture

2

Global water savings of 3 billion litres by 2025

Reduce the climatic and environmental impact of agriculture and horticulture

CO2e CH4 34

50% cattle customers use Euroclim by 2025*

Yearly reduction of 250,000 tonnes CO2e by 2025

*Adjusted, for information see p. 49

Focus on efficient production

Focus on efficient distribution

Together with our employees, partners, and customers, we work on sustainable, safe, and high-quality solutions and services.

Transport

>50% of raw materials by water

20% of our company vehicles are hybrid/electric by 2024

Focus on sustainable and high-quality solutions for the end consumer

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Aim for accidents Fit@Arvesta

We work together for the well-being and safety of our employees. We strive for the best customer experience through our expertise and are committed to sustainable consumption. Focus on sustainable employability

100% participation consumer packaging bread and baking mixes packaged with recyclable monoplastic film by 2023

100%

We offer the most sustainable and innovative solutions and services that guarantee the profitability of farmers and horticulturists.

This is how Arvesta builds the agriculture and horticulture of the future together with its customers and partners.

For our farmers and horticulturists

Agricultural and sustainable