IFF fully supports the aspirational food sustainability objectives of the EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Business and Marketing Practices, and we commit to contribute toward them within our capability to reach the Code’s objectives.

Commitments by aspirational objectives:

Aspirational objective 3: A climate-neutral food chain in Europe by 2050

With the following aspirational target:

Reducing net emissions from own operations, contributing to a 55% GHG emission reduction target in the EU food chain by 2030 (following a science-based approach).

IFF commitments:

• Lead on urgent climate action by reducing Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by 50% below 2021 levels by 2030; achieve net zero (Scopes 1 and 2) GHGs by 2040; and be net positive (Scopes 1, 2 and 3 GHGs) by 2050.

• By 2030, verify zero waste to landfill – including plastics minimization – for all major manufacturing facilities, and champion water stewardship solutions within our operations.

• IFF's goal is to enable customers to save 50 times more CO₂e than generated at its manufacturing sites by providing innovative solutions such as sustainable proteins and enzymes, which enable food waste reduction and energy savings.

Aspirational objective 5: Sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all

With the following aspirational targets:

a) Improved resilience and competitiveness of companies operating at any point along the food value chain by 2030.

b) Quality jobs, skilled workforce, and safe and inclusive workplaces for all.

IFF commitments:

• Strengthen diversity, equity & inclusion within our workforce by achieving equitable representation in management roles globally and by aiming for greater gender balance with women holding 50% of all management roles, companywide.

• Continuously improve our safety program by striving for an incident-free workplace and achieving world-class safety performance.

Aspirational objective 6: Sustainable value creation in the European food supply chain through partnership

With the following aspirational targets:

a) Improved resilience and competitiveness of companies operating at any point along the food value chain by 2030.

b) Continued progress towards sustainable production, contributing to sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources by 2030 and improved animal welfare.

IFF commitments:

• Support animal welfare.

• Launch a human rights program forbusiness-critical suppliers, while supporting farmers’ livelihoods and ensuring prosperous and equitable value chains.

Aspirational objective 7: Sustainable sourcing in food supply chains

With the following aspirational targets:

a) Transformed commodity supply chains that do not contribute to deforestation, forest degradation, and destruction of natural habitat and which preserve and protect high-value ecosystems and biodiversity.

b) Improved social performance in (global) food supply chains.

IFF commitments:

• Accelerate our responsible sourcing practices by promoting regenerative ecosystems and achieving zero deforestation for strategic raw material supply chains by 2030, beginning with palm, soy, and wood.

Full detail of the pledge in the provided attachment.