b'FyffesSustainability March 2019 Gender Equality Journey Program in Honduras 2020 Donation to support the City of Philadelphias hunger relief effortsAbove, Julie Cournoyer,Global Directorof Sustainabilityat Fyffes How will the strategy bolster and integrate with other sustain- In addition to the elements within the Sustainability Strategy, the ability initiatives such as the Global Gender Equality Program,Fyffes Principles also cover things like anti-corruption, obeying the commitment to limiting sulphur emissions, and reducing waterlaw, and conflicts of interest. consumption?J.C.: These three programs are part of the sustainability strategy. TheCan you describe what the Global Donation Policy does?Global Gender Equality program is part of the pillar called Enrich- J.C.: The Global Donation Policy implements the Fyffes Principles in ing Peoples Lives, which is similar to Sumitomos sustainabilityrelation to corporate donations, both at a global and a local level. This philosophy! Our commitment to reducing sulphur emissions, GHGpolicy reinforces Fyffes commitment to act in a socially responsible (Greenhouse Gas) emissions, as well as water consumption, is part ofmanner within the communities where we operate and contribute to our Stewardship for the Planet pillar. Each pillar will have clear goalstheir sustainable development. We promote open, constructive and and targets defined by the end of this year. mutually beneficial relations with societies and communities where we develop our operations.Can you expand upon Fyffes Principles established in 2019? DoAs well as identifying the four priority areas, the Donation Policy they touch all four areas of focus?reweighted the emphasis on the markets where we produce and pack J.C.: The Fyffes Principles encompass the various environmental, so- the fruit because Central America has countries where there is more cial, governance, and food safety standards for which our operationsneed than, say, our consumer markets. have been certified, as well as the standards required through our multiple associations and memberships. Finally, can you explain the long-term goals, trajectories, and The Fyffes Principles outline the minimum behaviours we expect ofeffects of this strategy?Fyffes employees, contractors, and directors as they help upholdJ.C.: Once our longer-term goals and targets are defined, we will our reputation for excellence. The Sustainability Team designed themeasure our positive impact on society and contribution to the UN Fyffes Principles with input from the GSSC Pillar Four team of theSustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We have identified that Sustainability Strategy and our human resources colleagues acrossour sustainability strategy will mainly contribute as a priority to the the business. Pillar Four goal is for Fyffes to uphold the highestfollowing SDGs: 3 Good Health and Wellbeing, 5 Gender Equality, 6 standards for good corporate governance, ethics, and sustainabilityClean Water and Sanitation, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth by demonstrating and promoting sound business principles across itsand 12 Responsible Consumption and Production and as a secondary value chain.priority 2 Zero Hunger, 9 Industry Innovation and Infrastructure and 13 We have recently added to the Fyffes Principles to require that allClimate Action.significant suppliers and long-term consultants have signed andFyffes will partner with local and international civil society actors to re-acknowledge that they will also abide by the Fyffes Principles. Therealize our sustainability objectives (SDG 17 Partnership for the Goals). is increased scrutiny from all stakeholders on supply chains and thisWe will aim to track and measure how our goals and targets have a addition helps to achieve greater transparency and accountability. positive impact on societies. Sumitomo Corporation of Americas 9'