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AAK ­ Responsible Growth 2012-2013 - UK

Being a good neighbour AAK as a global citizen The impact of our business goes beyond local communities. At a global level, we do our best to involve ourselves in areas where we can make a difference – our sphere of influence. As we see it, that means influencing our suppliers and – through our involvement in various interest groups – the industry in which we are operate. Due to the global nature of our business, considering issues such as corruption and bribery is a necessity. The section on bribery in our Code of Conduct is aimed at ensuring alignment across the AAK organisation: “Employees will not accept or offer any form of bribes, whatever the form, method or purpose.” Any employee can contact our Code of Conduct compliance function to report material violations of laws, legal requirements and/or the AAK Code of Conduct. Information received will be treated confidentially, anonymity will be respected and the sender shall not fear reprisals from anyone. AAK is naturally also a member of various national and international organisations that safeguard the interests of the vegetable oils and fats industry. Through these organisations, we interact openly with authorities and aim to influence the legislation that governs our business. 34 | AAK Responsible Growth We are an industrial company located within an urban area. Our good relationship with the neighbouring community and our actions and policies to avoid any kind of negative effect on the wellbeing of our neighbours are therefore topics of the highest priority for our company. During 2012, we paid special attention to AAK employees’ behaviour around the facilities and to the logistics operations derived from our industrial activity. Some of the relevant actions during last year were: control and improvement of the traffic flow in the plant access, and AAK´s support for fire brigades and emergency services. Since social issues are fundamental for us, we have a plan for activities such as recreation, sports and culture that take place during the year with the participation of around 400 people. In 2013, we replaced fuel oil with natural gas in our processes. Through this action, we reduced our carbon footprint by 25 percent – a reduction of 3,900 tons of CO2 per year. For the current year, we expect to keep up with our commitment as a socially responsible company, complying 100 percent with Mexican environmental regulations. We shall continue behaving according to solid professional ethics, seeking to transform our colleagues into a team that works in harmony with our environment. Octavio Díaz de León, Managing Director AarhusKarlshamn, Mexico


AAK ­ Responsible Growth 2012-2013 - UK
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