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The rich variety of activities and services includes lectures, seminars, workshops, excursions, cultural activities and sports.

The Group is committed to supporting the communities in which we operate through a variety of initiatives.

Employees are consulted regularly through the Group's Works Council.

The policy is supported by our Speak Out programme that includes different reporting channels, such as EthicsPoint which is a confidential reporting system provided by an independent external service provider.

We are committed to continuous improvement and strengthening of the internal control environment of the company.

The Group's policies are designed to ensure that the Group and its employees, advisers and agents act in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulations.

This includes the submission of an annual report on our policies and procedures and the development of an online training program for all employees.

The Company's Quality Management System complies with the requirements of the International Standard for Quality Management (ISO 9001:2008).

Our network of stewards, who come from all levels of the organisation, help to spread the word about our policies and encourage others to speak up.

In view of the current financial situation in Europe, the Group has established a number of measures to reduce its risk exposure.

In the coming months, we will be rolling out a comprehensive programme of training, communications and action to address the issues.

The board of directors was fully informed of the risks facing the company; in particular, it was informed of the strategy for prevention and mitigation of such risks and the progress made in implementing this strategy.

Our business activities are subject to regulation by various regulatory authorities.

The Board of Directors is responsible for the operation of the Company and the achievement of its objectives.

Performance of the group's activities are subject to the supervision and control of the Board of Directors and its Committees and/or the Management Board.

This is explained in the financial information that is provided in the bidder and target's respective annual reports and accounts.

The Board has reviewed the Company's system of internal control and has determined that the system provides reasonable assurance that the Company's financial statements are free from material misstatement.

The Company is committed to ensuring that any vacancies arising are filled by the most qualified candidates and recognises the value of diversity in the composition of the Board.

ESG is the integrated management of environmental, social and governance factors, which may affect a company's financial performance.

In this context, the BEE Black Economic Empowerment law did not encourage companies and other business entities to increase the number of Black shareholders.

Our policy is to comply, and to encourage compliance with laws and regulations that are applicable to us.

The Group's key ESG policies are set out in our Group statement on sustainable business, which we refer to as our Sustainability Report.

The Group also has a number of ongoing partnerships with external stakeholders and runs a number of long-term awareness-raising activities.

Our commitment to fair trading and sustainable sourcing is demonstrated by our membership of the Fairtrade Foundation, and our membership of the Ethical Trading Initiative.

The Company is committed to increasing the number of women on the Board, and to supporting its female employees with a range of initiatives, including flexible working.

We are committed to good corporate governance and ethical behaviour, and to ensuring that our business and our supply chain are slavery free.

We have been a member of the FTSE4Good index since 2001 and the FTSE4Good Environmental Leaders Europe index since 2001.

The Company is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact .

The European Commission has been informed of the intention to prepare a tender offer for the shares of Daimler AG.

The Board of Directors of the Company has approved the appointment of Ramesh Narayanan as Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from September 1, 2011.

In the event that the annual general meeting does not fix a date for the next annual general meeting, the directors must call the annual general meeting at the next convenient time.

The company has an extensive programme of CSR, including a commitment to meeting the UN Global Compact principles.

We are committed to working with all our suppliers and stakeholders to help end slavery, human trafficking, child labour or any other abuse of human rights.

In 2015, we adopted the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP) and made a commitment to integrate the principles into our business activities.

We have a policy of sourcing responsibly and will have policies on suppliers, labour, the environment and the consumer that are aligned, to the extent possible.

We aim to reduce energy use and CO2 emissions while increasing the use of renewable energy.

We have a well-established quality management system (QMS) that has been certified to standard ISO 9001:2008 by an accredited certification body.

The Board, through the Nomination Committee, is responsible for overseeing the selection of candidates for appointment as directors.

At least annually, the highest ranking executive officers of the company are evaluated by the Board of Directors.

Our total consolidated assets amounted to €1,376.9 million at 31 December 2016, an increase of €92.6 million compared to 31 December 2015.

The Group's Group Sustainability Report 2016 and accompanying Sustainability Report Summary are available on our website.

The Group is committed to conducting its business in an ethical manner, and in accordance with the requirements of the laws and regulations applicable to its operations and the Group's Code of Conduct.

As regards the board, it would be appropriate to have one or two more independent directors with relevant skills and experience, to ensure that the board has appropriate expertise to assess these risks.

The Group is committed to providing its employees with a safe and healthy working environment.

We comply with all applicable laws, including trade and economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury.

The Company has decided not to make a recommendation to the Annual General Meeting concerning the appointment of the Company's Auditor.

The Board is advised by an independent and non-executive Chairman.

The company is committed to hiring employees from diverse backgrounds and providing training to develop their skills.

The Company is committed to improving the health and safety of its employees and to protecting the environment.

The Group's Board of Directors and management team believe that the Group's shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, local communities and other stakeholders are best served by the Group's continued independence.

To maintain the integrity of the system, we will not tolerate any violations of the Code, including the illegal use of personal information or the abuse of the trust of our customers.

We have adopted a policy of continuous improvement and go beyond the regulatory requirements.

The Company will continue to monitor the situation and will cooperate fully with any government investigation that may result.

The value of the Company’s investment in these instruments was £1,049,073,000.

The Board is responsible for the maintenance of adequate internal control and for the establishment and monitoring of adequate internal control procedures, including the company's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

It is too early to evaluate the effect of the Sustainability Report on the way the organisation is viewed by its stakeholders.

The Group's operations are conducted in a socially responsible manner.

The Group periodically reviews the effectiveness of its internal control system.

This year, we have re-examined our approach to sustainability reporting and have updated our reporting cycle and methodology to ensure we present our sustainability performance in a more consistent and comprehensive way.

The company's investment in environmental protection is recognised in the way it invests in training and safety.

In the last decade, several initiatives have been designed to promote the welfare of the Group's staff, as well as its local communities, and to respect and protect the environment.

The Board believes that the Company's corporate structure and capitalization are currently in compliance with the listing standards of the TSX.

We are committed to the highest standards of corporate governance and ethics, as set out in the Criminal Justice Act, the Proceeds of Crime Act and the Bribery Act.

We have a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and are a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact.

In line with the requirements set out in the EU Regulation on Corporate Governance of Credit Institutions, the Board confirms that it oversees the compliance of the Bank with the legal and regulatory requirements.

We have had a number of opportunities to meet with their management teams to discuss their plans and objectives and to share our knowledge and expertise.

We have developed a Human Rights Policy, which is available on our website and sets out our commitment to respect human rights at all times when doing business.

[T]he Committee is responsible for the appointment, evaluation and compensation of Directors.

The Group Management Board endorsed the Group's Code of Conduct and the Group's Statement of Ethics and Business Conduct.

If we do not receive the requested permits by the end of 2014, we will be unable to develop the planned capacity until such time as the permits are issued.

The Board has reviewed the Company's governance and considers that the Company's Board has the appropriate mix of skills, diversity, experience and competencies to provide the Company with effective and efficient governance.

The Group will review the impact of the East Japan Railway Company Act on its business strategy and management, but at this stage it is not expected to have a material impact on the way the Group conducts its business.

The board of directors have reviewed the financial statements and have taken responsibility for their content.

The risk of climate change is not one the company can ignore.

Sustainability The Group has an active programme of work to promote the sustainable use of resources and minimisation of waste.

We recognize the importance of corporate governance and compliance.

The audit committee will have a majority of independent directors who are not officers of the company.

This statement focuses on the material risks and uncertainties that the Group's Management Board and the Board of Directors currently consider to be relevant to the Group.

The Group's reputation is an important asset, and our brands are an important element of this asset.

We will take steps to ensure that our employees and officers comply with the law and that our financial reporting is in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

For over two decades, we have been active in the fight against global climate change and we continue to work hand in hand with the government in order to achieve the objectives set by the Paris Climate Agreement.

The Company, which is not a legal entity under French law, has a single member.

We are looking forward to working with the new team and achieving further successes in the future.

Our board of directors has determined that the company is not a "public interest company" within the meaning of Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

The Board and the management team have a strong commitment to the concepts of corporate governance and corporate citizenship.

The company has a zero tolerance policy with regard to bribery and corruption and is committed to actively promoting ethical business practices.

Prudential requirements (e.g. Basel II) are being met with regard to risk management, governance and regulatory compliance.

The report includes a discussion of the Group's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance in the period.

The company has a well-established Engineering and Technology Club, with a strong reputation for student social and networking activities.

The Group's organisational structure is aligned with the current economic and business environment.

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the Group's corporate governance.

We use a combination of direct, indirect and strategic engagement approaches to influence the actions of governments and others.

The Group has a Code of Conduct that applies to all of its employees.

We are committed to the highest standards of quality and service in all we do and our award-winning customer care and delivery teams work hard to ensure the smooth and successful delivery of our products and services.

The Board has delegated the responsibility of compliance with the Company's internal policies and procedures, including those relating to risk management and the Code of Business Conduct, to the Chief Executive Officer.

A core environmental value is to develop and implement energy-efficient technologies.

The Company's major environmental risks include air emissions, water discharges and wastewater, solid waste, contaminated land, climate change and the potential effects of greenhouse gas emissions on the atmosphere.

We are committed to ensuring that our operations are conducted responsibly and with respect for human rights and the environment.

The Company has set up a special committee to monitor the Company's compliance with the new guidelines and to provide advice to the Board and management on matters relating to the implementation of the guidelines.

Corporate citizenship: Since its inception in the USA, the Starbucks Foundation has been a key part of Starbucks' commitment to Corporate Citizenship.