SUSTAINABILITY POLICY 
1. Introduction and Scope 
Sustainable development requires responsible business management of environmental, social 
and governance ("ESG") matters.  
This policy provides the framework to Quantum Foods’s sustainability activities and 
responsible investing criteria and the guidelines of how we integrate environmental, social and 
governance considerations into our everyday practices. 
The value of sustainability will be realised through:  
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an improved ability to attract capital from socially responsible investors; 
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attracting and retaining a diverse pool of talent;  
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the ability to provide shareholders with positive returns on their investment; 
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and the ability to recognise, and as far as possible, provide business solutions that are 
environmentally friendly. 
Quantum Foods’ stakeholders contribute to the success of its business. The Group therefore 
takes stakeholder concerns seriously and strives to continuously improve its governance, 
transformation and sustainability initiatives. The Group is committed to creating value for its 
stakeholders by ensuring the sustainability of its business model.  
Quantum Foods’ commitment to ESG is fundamental to delivering our group strategy, 
realising commercial advantage and maintaining good corporate governance. In this regard, 
Quantum Foods will conduct its business in an ethical and socially responsible manner 
having regards to our Board Charter and Code of Ethics and strive to: 
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Proactively and responsibly engage and partner with relevant stakeholders to achieve 
our sustainability goals. 
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Implement management systems that align with international best practice having 
regards to the nature and scale of our operations. 
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Integrate sustainability into our product development, existing business model, 
accounting and reporting activities 
Quantum Foods monitor performance of non-financial matters through our Social, Ethics and 
Transformation Committee. 
  
2. Principles 
Quantum Foods strives: 
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to comply with all applicable laws and regulations; 
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to minimise adverse impacts and enhance positive effects on the environment, 
workers, and all stakeholders as appropriate;

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for continuous improvements with respect to management of the environment, social 
matters and governance; 
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to work over time to comply with relevant international best practice standards with 
appropriate targets and timetables for achieving them; and 
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to employ management systems which effectively address ESG risks and realise ESG 
opportunities as a fundamental part of the company's value creation. 
 
3. The environment 
Objectives  
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To minimise adverse impacts and enhance positive effects on the environment, as 
relevant and appropriate. 
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To make efficient and sustainable use of natural resources, for example soil, land, 
livestock, biodiversity and water and, to take a preventive and precautionary approach 
to protect the environment wherever possible. 
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To support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions which contribute to climate 
change. 
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To encourage the development of environmentally friendly technologies.  
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To ensure the fair treatment of animals. 
Quantum Foods: 
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aims for compliance with applicable local and national laws and to address any gaps 
identified;  
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will assess the environmental impact of their operations as follows: 
o identify potential risks and appropriate mitigating measures through an 
environmental impact assessment where business operations could involve loss 
of biodiversity or habitat, emission of significant quantities of greenhouse gases, 
severe degradation of water or air quality, substantial solid waste or other 
significant negative environmental impacts; and 
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will consider the potential for positive environmental impacts from business activities; 
and take appropriate actions to mitigate environmental risks, ameliorate environmental 
damage, and enhance positive effects.  
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will ensure the fair treatment of animals according to local and international guidelines, 
as appropriate. 
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will consider the impact of its operations on the environment, particularly in terms of 
its carbon emissions as an important consideration when evaluating new capital 
projects.

4. Social Matters 
Labour and Working Conditions 
Objectives 
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To treat all employees and contractors fairly and to respect their dignity, well-being and 
diversity. 
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To work over time towards full compliance with the International Labour Organization 
("ILO") Fundamental Conventions and with the United Nations ("UN") Universal 
Declaration of Human Rights. 
Quantum Foods: 
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aims for compliance with applicable local and national laws and to address any gaps 
identified. 
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will not employ or make use of forced labour of any kind; 
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will not employ or make use of child labour; 
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will pay wages that (as a minimum) meet or exceed industry or legal national minima; 
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will treat its employees fairly in terms of recruitment, progression, terms and 
conditions of work and representation, irrespective of gender, race, colour, disability, 
political opinion, sexual orientation, age, religion, social or ethnic origin, or HIV status; 
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allows consultative work-place structures and associations which provide employees 
with an opportunity to present their views to management;  
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will for remote operations involving the relocation of employees for extended periods 
of time, ensure that such employees have access to adequate housing and basic 
service; 
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will work over time to increase the percentage of management deemed historically 
disadvantaged South Africans (“HDSA”) as a direct focus area in terms of the Group’s 
employment equity strategy; and  
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supports its employees’ rights to collective bargaining.  
 
Other Social Matters  
Objectives 
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To be objective, consistent and fair with all stakeholders of the business. 
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To recognise and, as appropriate, promote the social development impact from the 
businesses  
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To promote local food production. 
Quantum Foods will  
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ensure adequate involvement and consultation of local communities in the preparation

and development of projects, which may have an adverse impact on them, including 
honest and transparent communication of the impacts of a project, as appropriate; 
• take appropriate actions to mitigate risks, ameliorate negative impacts, and enhance 
positive effects. 
 
B-BBEE 
Quantum Foods recognises its obligation to contribute towards improving the socio-
economic status of HDSAs. Maintaining a B-BBEE compliant status, which improves over 
time, is a key management focus area. 
 
5. Health and Safety 
Objectives 
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To attain safe and healthy working conditions for employees and contractors. 
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To safeguard the health and safety of all those affected by the business. 
Quantum Foods : 
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aims for compliance with applicable local and national laws and to address any gaps 
identified; 
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will assess, and where applicable, take appropriate actions to eliminate or reduce 
health and safety risks arising from work activities;  
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will, as appropriate, work over time to comply with international best practice standards 
for health and safety and, the substitution of hazardous materials. 
 
6. Product safety and Customer Satisfaction 
Objective and Policy 
• To provide safe and reliable products to its customers and consumers  
 
7. Governance: Business Integrity and Good Corporate Governance  
Objectives 
• To ensure that Quantum Foods exhibit honesty, integrity, fairness, diligence and respect 
in all business dealings. 
• To enhance the good reputation of Quantum Foods. 
• To promote international best practice in relation to corporate governance in the business 
and, working against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

Quantum Foods:  
• aims for compliance with applicable local and national laws and to address any gaps 
identified, including those laws and international best practice standards intended to 
prevent extortion, bribery and financial crime; 
• will not provide improper benefits to customers, agents, contractors, suppliers, 
employers or to government officials; 
• will uphold high standards of business integrity and honesty; deal with regulators in an 
open and co-operative manner; 
• policy will be that all gifts made or received by employees in the course of business must 
be declared. No gift of substance may be made or received without prior approval from 
the relevant Executive committee member; 
• prohibits the making of payments as improper inducement to confer preferential 
treatment; prohibits contributions to political parties or political candidates, where these 
could constitute potential conflicts of interest; 
• will properly record, report and review financial and tax information; 
• will promote transparency and accountability grounded in sound business ethics; 
• will use information received from its partners only in the best interests of the business 
relationship and not for personal financial gain by any employee; 
• will clearly define responsibilities, procedures and controls with appropriate checks and 
balances in company management structures; and 
• will implement effective systems of internal control and risk management covering all 
significant issues, including environmental, social and ethical issues. 
 
8. Governance responsibility 
The Board, as the ultimate governing body of Quantum Foods is responsible for the 
sustainability strategy, with delegation of responsibility to the Executive Committee. The 
Executive Committee is responsible for ensuring implementation by ensuring operations 
conducted and business decisions made are aligned to this policy.  
 
POLICY GOVERNANCE 
Document Title: 
 
Quantum Foods Group Sustainability Policy   
Approving body: 
 
Board of Directors 
 
Policy custodian: 
 
Chief Financial Officer 
Policy contact:  
 
Company Secretary 
Approved and effective: 
May 2019 
Review period: 
 
Annually 
Date reviewed: 
 
19 September 2024 
Revision no.  
 
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Pages:  
 
 
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