Prevention of Deforestation Policy
1. POLICY STATEMENT
1.1 In line with our commitments to Net Zero by 2040 and preserving the environment, we are committed to procuring deforestation-free products and supporting the prevention of illegal deforestation across our supply chains.
1.2 In line with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), we are committed to ensuring that in-scope products and materials exported to the EU are compliant with EUDR.
1.3 We understand ‘deforestation-free’ to mean:
(a) In-scope products have been fed and/or made with materials that were produced on land that has not been subject to deforestation after December 31, 2020; and
(b) In the case of products that contain or have been made using wood, that the wood has been harvested from the forest without inducing forest degradation or negatively impacting biodiversity after December 31, 2020.
2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE POLICY
2.1 The board of directors has overall responsibility for ensuring this policy complies with our legal and ethical obligations, and that all those under our control comply with it.
2.2 The compliance manager for deforestation is the Sustainability Manager, who has responsibility for implementation and monitoring of this policy.
2.3 All employees must read, understand, and comply with this policy. Management at all levels are responsible for ensuring those reporting to them understand and comply with this policy.
3. OUR COMMITMENTS
3.1 In order to achieve our aims, Matthew Algie is committed, where applicable, to:
(a) Ensure the procurement of deforestation-free products by 2030, or where relevant, in accordance with EUDR.
(b) Follow the recommendations by the Accountability Framework Initiative.
(c) Ensure traceability of all in-scope materials back to at least municipality or equivalent.
(d) Make use of certifications for in-scope materials, including Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil, Forest Stewardship Council, and Round Table on Responsible Soy.
Reference: Accountability Framework Initiative (2023) – Core Principles 1.1, 1.2 Protection of forests and other natural ecosystems.
4. COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS OF THIS POLICY
4.1 All employees are made aware of this policy as part of their induction.
4.2 Adequate information and training on the prevention of deforestation is made available to all employees, with priority given to those with responsibility for procuring forest-risk commodities.
4.3 Preventing deforestation in supply chains is communicated to all suppliers, contractors, and business partners.
5. BREACHES OF THIS POLICY
5.1 Employees are required to avoid any activity that might lead to, or suggest, a breach of this policy. Concerns of a breach of this policy within a supply chain must be raised at the earliest possible stage.
5.2 Breaches of this policy by a supplier must be reported to a line manager. We reserve the right to terminate our relationship with suppliers and organisations working on our behalf if they breach this policy.
Endorsed: Thomas Heinen – Managing Director
Date: 23/10/2025
Endorsed: Neil Freckingham – Operations Director
Date: 23/10/2025
Appendix I: In-Scope Products and Materials
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