Environmental Policy

Nexus Ingredient

1. Purpose

Nexus Ingredient is committed to conducting its business in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.

We recognise that protecting the environment and using natural resources responsibly are essential to sustainable food systems and to the long-term success of our business.

This Environmental Policy outlines our commitment to minimizing environmental impact across our operations and supply chains.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all Nexus Ingredient operations worldwide, including employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners involved in our activities.

We expect our suppliers and partners to operate in a manner consistent with the principles outlined in this policy.

3. Compliance with Environmental Laws

Nexus Ingredient complies with all applicable environmental laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we operate.

Where feasible, we seek to go beyond regulatory compliance and adopt industry best practices in environmental management.

4. Environmental Management

Nexus Ingredient supports the implementation of structured environmental management practices designed to identify, manage, and reduce environmental impacts.

These practices may include:

• monitoring environmental performance
• assessing environmental risks
• establishing environmental improvement initiatives
• promoting responsible operational practices.

5. Energy and Climate Responsibility

Nexus Ingredient recognises the importance of addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

We seek to improve energy efficiency across our operations by:

• reducing energy consumption where possible
• supporting responsible logistics and transportation practices
• promoting energy-efficient technologies.

6. Sustainable Resource Use

Nexus Ingredient aims to use natural resources responsibly.

We seek to improve the efficiency with which we use:

• energy
• water
• raw materials
• packaging materials.

Responsible resource management helps reduce environmental impact and supports sustainable food systems.

7. Waste Reduction

Nexus Ingredient seeks to minimise waste generation across its operations.

We aim to:

• reduce waste at source
• promote reuse and recycling where feasible
• work with partners to reduce packaging waste
• support circular economy principles where possible.

8. Pollution Prevention

Nexus Ingredient seeks to prevent pollution and minimise environmental impact associated with our activities.

We support practices that reduce:

• air emissions
• water pollution
• soil contamination
• hazardous waste.

9. Sustainable Supply Chains

Environmental responsibility extends across our supply chains.

We expect suppliers to:

• comply with environmental laws and regulations
• operate responsibly with regard to environmental impact
• continuously improve environmental performance.

Suppliers are encouraged to adopt environmental management practices aligned with recognised standards.

10. Sustainable Product Innovation

Nexus Ingredient supports the development of food ingredients that contribute to more sustainable food systems.

Our innovation efforts aim to:

• support clean label food solutions
• improve ingredient functionality and efficiency
• reduce reliance on synthetic additives
• support responsible food production.

11. Employee Awareness

Nexus Ingredient encourages employees to contribute to environmental responsibility by:

• adopting sustainable workplace practices
• reducing waste and resource consumption
• promoting environmental awareness.

12. Continuous Improvement

Nexus Ingredient is committed to continually improving environmental performance.

We periodically review our environmental practices and seek opportunities to enhance sustainability across our operations and supply chains.

13. Governance

Management of Nexus Ingredient is responsible for overseeing the implementation of this Environmental Policy.

The policy will be periodically reviewed to ensure alignment with regulatory developments, customer expectations, and international best practices.