Sustainability report 2019

22 Valued product information for our customers It is usually the minimum requirement for product information that is stipulated by legislation that is used in our business. However, they vary according to whether WKH SURGXFW LV VWDQGDUG RU KLJKO\ UH¿QHG DQG ZKHWKHU DQ LQJUHGLHQW RU D ¿QDO FRQVXPHU SURGXFW 6DPH WKLQJ when it comes to nutrition solutions for infants or elderly. AAK’s product information sheets sometimes have different names in different countries, but in general, three types of information are available: AAK aims to support the industry in sustainability best practices and, in turn, share knowledge and experi- ence with our customers. In this way, we can increase awareness and demand for sustainable solutions by demonstrating the value-adding impact they deliver. During 2019, AAK has taken sustainability a step further. One example of this is the creation of our AkoPlanet ™ SODWIRUP VKRZFDVHG IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH at the Plant-based World Expo in New York during summer 2019. AkoPlanet ™ enables customers to create sustainable plant-based foods in response to increasing demand for more environmentally-friendly solutions to feed the world’s growing population. Sharing sustainability best practices $QRWKHU H[DPSOH ZDV RXU SDUWLFLSDWLRQ DW )L( )RRG ingredients Europe) in Paris in December 2019. Not only was our booth made entirely from sustainable materials, but we also showcased several of our sustainability initiatives, including new plant-based solutions for the cheese and meat segments as well as updates on our Kolo Nafaso program. During the event, AAK also joined forces with TREE AID to raise awareness on climate change by planting a tree for each visitor that came to our booth. We also GLG WKLV GXULQJ DQRWKHU HYHQW FDOOHG )RRG /LIH 0DWWHUV L London. After the shows, 834 trees were registered to be planted in Africa. 3URGXFW ,QIRUPDWLRQ 6KHHW 3URGXFW 6SHFL¿FDWLRQ 6SHFL¿HV WKH SK\VLFDO DQG FKHPLFDO SURSHUWLHV RI WKH products and is often part of a contract. Material Safety Data Sheet Relates to safety issues, often concerning transport. This is a legal requirement for chemicals, but not for food. However, most customers demand this information and we provide it. Quality & Product Safety Sheet Contains additional information related to the product such as allergens, GMOs, residues, country of origin, raw materials and additives, typical fatty acid composi- tion, etc. )RU VRPH SURGXFWV D &HUWL¿FDWH RI $QDO\VLV DFFRP - SDQLHV WKH GHOLYHU\ 7KH FHUWL¿FDWH LV SURGXFHG E\ WKH UHOHYDQW $$. ODERUDWRU\ DQG FRQ¿UPV FRPSOLDQFH ZLWK DJUHHG SURGXFW VSHFL¿FDWLRQV