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Dear Partners,
Roquette is a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a pioneerof new vegetal proteins.
One of the four pillars of our sustainable development approachconcerns our way of sourcing. For this reason, we commit tosustainable and responsible sourcing by relying on the best ethicaland professional practices.
We would like to share these practices in the following Supplier Codeof Conduct. This Supplier Code of Conduct is intended to set theprinciples of Roquette group of companies for its network ofsuppliers – including its agricultural suppliers.
By committing to following these principles, together, Roquette and its
suppliers, will ensure they share the same ethical values andprofessionalism, which are the first key step to a long-term
relationship and sustainable growth.

Benoit Lentz

Massimiliano Benso

Head of Procurement

Head of Supply Chain2

Preamble
This Supplier Code of Conduct is based on the Universal Declarationof Human Rights, the principles of the United Nations Global
Compact and the conventions of the International Labor
Organization (ILO), the principles laid down by the Ethical Trading
Initiative (ETI) as well as Roquette's Code of Conduct1. It does notserve as a substitute for the various regulations, standards and current
applicable laws in the different countries.
Roquette is at the forefront of compliance in all countries where theRoquette group operates. We are committed to abiding by the California
Transparency in the Supply Chains Act of 2010 and the UK Modern
Slavery Act of 2015 and other similar national laws and regulations.
Suppliers also commit to respect these regulations, standards andlaws in the countries where they carry out their activity or/and asapplicable.
When a supplier performs services for a Roquette entity, it commits toabide by this Supplier Code of Conduct, and to guarantee that these,or equivalent principles, are known and followed by their own
suppliers and contractors. This is the first step of the approval process
before any business relationship with a Roquette entity can be started.

1 Available on www.roquette.com

3Our Values
An organization's culture lies in
its core values.
Values that describe who we are,how we engage with our stakeholders,and how we contribute to our society.

We are a family-owned company guided by a strong sense ofpurpose. We are authentic people, we stay true to ourcommitments and we act with transparency.
Our values are the foundation of our success and essential toachieving our mission to better feed people and treat patients while
taking care of the planet.
Roquette’s story is a human and family adventure that began almosta century ago. Since then, thousands of men and women, driven by aunique vision, have committed themselves to provide people with thefood, nutrition and health they need according to their lifestyle choices,
their age, where they live and what they do.
All over the world, talents from different origins, skills andbackgrounds have come together at Roquette to unlock thepotential of nature and contribute to building a healthier future.

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At Roquette, we embody our 4 values in everything we do.
We base our culture on:

Authenticity: We are genuine people, we are true to our commitments
and act honestly and responsibly.
Excellence: We are a group of committed people; every day we dobetter and go further to meet customers and consumers expectations.
Forward-looking: We rely on our family heritage and long-term
vision to constantly explore, collaborate, and innovate. This is crucial
to continuously address and anticipate our customers’ needs.
Well-being: We improve well-being by enhancing everyday products,
while taking care of resources, territories, and communities. We arecommitted to fostering an easy and enjoyable working environmentand customer experience.
Our consumers and customers trust us for doing business withhonesty and integrity. Trust is one of our greatest assets andrequires the highest standards of behavior every day.
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Table of contents●

Human Rights, Labor, Safety and Health at Work

●Food Fraud Prevention●

Environment and Sustainability●

Product Quality and Safety●Free Competition●

Corruption, Fraud and Conflict of Interest●

Prohibition of Money-Laundering●

Customs and Security Authorities●

Trade Restrictions and International Sanctions●

Confidentiality●

IT Security, Privacy and Data Protection●

Computer Network Threats●

Checks and Application●

Reporting concerns
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HUMAN RIGHTS, LABOR & SAFETY & HEALTH AT WORK

Suppliers shall prohibit forcedlabor and child labor incompliance with, among others, thefundamental ILO conventions.

Suppliers must combat all types of abuse, violence, discriminationor harassment, in particular discrimination tied to color, race, sex,
sexual orientation, age, ethical affiliation, origin, family situation, religion,
disability or any other characteristic that is protected by law and promoteequal opportunity among employees.
Suppliers must respect freedom of association and the right tocollective bargaining for employees, in compliance with applicable.
Suppliers shall provide working and remuneration conditions that aredignified and in compliance with applicable laws and internationalstandards.
Suppliers shall provide a work environment that promotes health, safety
and security.
It is imperative for suppliers to abide by the Roquette rules for hygiene,
health and safety during all interventions at Group sites as such rules
are provided to them.

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FOOD FRAUD PREVENTION
Suppliers in the food or feed activity should
carry out a risk assessment of theiractivity, implement a feed/food fraud
policy and ensure this policy is properly
implemented by themselves, within theirgroup, or by their subcontractors.

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Suppliers’ adoption ofsustainable practices plays acritical role for Roquette andRoquette supports andencourages sustainability amongits suppliers.
Applicable environmental laws and regulations shall be implemented
by suppliers and the adoption of global standard such as ISO 14001 isencouraged. Also, Energy reduction plans are encouraged as well asactivities that contribute to i) the growth and development of theinternational and local communities, ii) ensuring precious global
resources such as water and agricultural products for future
generations.
Suppliers should limit as much as possible the impact of their activities
on the environment for instance by reducing or recycling waste asmuch as possible or reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Suppliers shallfollow the Roquette rules for environment protection during allintervention at Group sites (e.g waste management).
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PRODUCT QUALITY AND SAFETY
Suppliers – including agricultural
suppliers- must follow high quality
and product safety standards.
Products, ingredients and services
delivered shall meet specifications
as agreed by both a Roquette entity
and suppliers and comply with allapplicable laws and regulations.

Roquette expects suppliers to report immediately any concerns they may
have regarding product safety or quality.

FREE COMPETITION
It is imperative for suppliers tocomply with rules related to freecompetition. Suppliers must
commit to competition based on
price, quality and services, andonly seek competitive, advantage
through lawful means.

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CORRUPTION, FRAUD AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Roquette has adopted a zerotolerance policy with respect tocorruption and fraud.
Suppliers must prevent and reject
all types of corruption, includingextortion and kickbacks.
Infringement of the laws related tocorruption, extortion, conflicts ofinterest and fraud may lead tocommercial, financial, administrative
or penal sanctions.

Suppliers shall not directly or indirectly offer or receive gifts,
invitations or other advantages beyond a reasonable limit and incompliance with legal limits. These advantages must in no way influence
or appear to influence a decision.
Invitations and other advantages are prohibited during a call for tender.
Symbolic advertising gifts may be accepted once a year. Monetary gifts(cash, checks, transfers, etc.) are strictly prohibited. In case of doubt
concerning the reasonable value of a gift or invitation, its acceptance will
be subject to agreement by Roquette Purchasing Department.
Conflicts of interest: When a Supplier has a direct or indirect personal
interest or personal relationship with an employee or a shareholder of a
Roquette entity, a notification should be sent via SpeakUp®.
If a Supplier is aware of misconduct, it shall notify it to SpeakUp®.
https://www.speakupfeedback.eu/web/roquette/select_country/

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PROHIBITION OF MONEY-LAUNDERING

Money-laundering can occur
where an action is taken to mask
the true origin of money orassets that are connected tocriminal activity.

Roquette requires its suppliers to commit to taking all appropriate
measures to prevent their operations from being used in relation tomoney-laundering activities.

CUSTOMS AND SECURITY AUTHORITIESSuppliers are required to comply
with applicable customs laws,
including those relating to imports
and the ban on transshipment ofmerchandise to the importingcountry.

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TRADE RESTRICTIONS AND INTERNATIONALSANCTIONSOur Suppliers must respect
international trade restrictions
and sanctions, taking into
account any changes in thesemeasures, as well as all laws
and regulations concerning
export controls.

CONFIDENTIALITY
All elements transmitted byRoquette to suppliers (information,drawings, etc.) are considered to be
confidential. Each party commits
to taking the necessary steps toguarantee confidentiality andavoid the theft, release or abusive
or fraudulent use of these elements.

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IT SECURITY, PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION
Suppliers must comply with theirobligations under applicable dataprotection laws, associatedregulatory requirements andpolicies on the right to privacy
and information security at
Roquette when personal data iscollected, stored, processed,used or transferred.

In case of doubt, suppliers should contact either their own Data
Protection Officer (DPO) or Roquette’s DPO at dpo@roquette.com .
To exercise your rights as a data subject, you can use this form available
on www.roquette.com/Data-Protection .
In case of data breach, suppliers should fill in this form.

COMPUTER NETWORK THREATS
Suppliers should implement
measures in order to protect
their or Roquette’s – asapplicable - computer
networks against security
threats.

13CHECKS AND APPLICATION
Awareness, formal acceptanceand respect of the Supplier Codeof Conduct are part of i) thecriteria for evaluating andreferencing Roquette suppliers,and ii) their contractual
obligations.
Roquette may carry out checks or audits of suppliers, either directly orthrough an organism delegated by the company, which suppliers agreewith.

REPORTING CONCERNS

If Suppliers are aware or suspect
behaviors that are contrary to theprinciples listed in this code, thesame should be brought toRoquette’s attention by notifying
SpeakUp®.

https://www.speakupfeedback.eu/web/roquette/select_country/

A supplier working with a Roquette entity accepts that failing to comply
with this Supplier Code of Conduct is a sufficient ground for Roquetteto end any commercial relationship with this supplier.
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Edition: January 2022

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