Safeguarding the future of the communities in which we work is not just the right thing to do – it’s also critical to our continued sustainable growth. Givaudan has an impact on hundreds of communities around the world, and we make every effort to ensure it is a positive one. This is true for the local communities both where we source the ingredients that are essential to our business, and where we operate. By responding to both long-term and immediate needs within communities we and our employees use our business expertise as a force for good. We create mutually beneficial relationships with economic, social and environmental opportunities that can improve lives. It’s about doing business in a meaningful way, driven by our purpose and our journey to become a certified B Corporation. Stronger communities, sustainable business OUR AMBITION By 2030, we will improve the lives of millions of people in communities where we source and operate. We want to ensure the communities where we operate and where we source benefit from working with us. Our initiatives focus on our ambition to improve the lives of millions of people in communities where we source and operate by 2030. Supporting our producer communities Givaudan needs a constant supply of thousands of ingredients, many of which are sourced from remote communities which can face environmental and economic pressures. We aim to lead in responsible sourcing, traceability, and transparency, and this begins in communities whose farmers cultivate our raw materials. We collaborate in many partnerships to build long-term environmental, social and economic benefits, which also ensures business sustainability and full traceability of our ingredients. Farming communities in Madagascar provide two of these precious ingredients: vanilla, one of the world’s best-loved fragrances and a universal flavour favourite, and clove leaf oil, used in many of our creative fragrances. The majority of the world’s vanilla comes from Madagascar, and for more than a decade Givaudan and the Givaudan Foundation have worked together with Malagasy smallholders on improving and diversifying farming activity. Focus area Ta r ge t Status 2021 Actions and measures Communities benefit by working with us Being defined in progress Through employee activities, Green Teams and the Givaudan Foundation develop initiatives that: • Respond to the needs within communities • Support activities ranging from health and education to enhancing environmental and agricultural practices Givaudan fi 2021 Integrated Annual Report 104 Acting as a force for good Co mmunities St ronger communities, sustainable business