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A strategy that creates value

Since its creation at the initiative of the agricultural world, Avril has been working for the development of the vegetable oil and protein sector. The Group’s strategy serves this mission: by reinvesting its results in the sector, Avril creates value for all players from upstream to downstream.

Avril’s strategy is twofold: economic and financial performance, and a sustainable development approach. Avril’s progress in achieving its CSR ambitions is measured each year using the SPRING indicator, structured around 5 pillars and 25 key objectives.

2030 AMBITION: TO BECOME THE LEADER IN PLANT PROCESSING

In line with the priorities of the Avril 2023 strategic plan, the Group has chosen to accelerate its development and strengthen its positions on markets linked to its historic areas of know-how. Its new ambition, announced in 2021, is to become the leader in plant processing solutions for the food, agricultural and environmental transitions, and its purpose is: Serving the Earth.

To reach this target, Avril is focusing on four markets with high growth potential:

Specialty ingredients

Expand internationally by consolidating the Group's industrial positions and expertise on this market and accelerate development of plant-based solutions for applications in animal nutrition, human food and renewable chemistry.

Consumer products

Continue to develop the brand portfolio in France and internationally, by meeting consumer expectations in categories that are already active (seed oil and olive oil, condiments, body and household soaps) and on new high-growth plant protein segments.

Renewable energy

Accompany changes in demand until more sustainable solutions emerge, by developing new high added-value vegetable responses (Oleo100, OleoVE, OleoZE, etc.), in synergy with the food activities.

Services and solutions for farmers, growers or breeders

Develop the offer by reinforcing positions in animal nutrition, accelerating organic fertilization activities and maintaining a proactive investment momentum in these sectors.

AVRIL 2023: A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR SUSTAINABLE AND COMPETITIVE SECTORS

The Avril 2023 strategic plan, launched in 2018, gives structure to the 2030 ambition with four strategic priorities which are reflected in the Group’s actions on a daily basis:

1

PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE

Innovate to provide solutions for the food, agricultural and environmental transitions.
2

DEVELOP SPECIALTIES

Reinforce Avril's positions in activities with high added-value to conquer new markets.

3

REDUCE EXPOSURE TO RISK

Improve safety, enhance performance, restore value to commodity activities.
4

PURSUE THE TRANSFORMATION

Accelerate and accompany all of the Group's changes: cultural, economic and societal

SPRING, A STRUCTURING AND PRECISELY ASSESSED CSR APPROACH

SPRING is a framework for action that embodies all of the objectives that Avril has set for itself in terms of sustainable development to meet society’s expectations:

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Responsible purchasing
Animal welfare
Safety
Gender equality…

Consisting of five pillars and 25 key indicators, SPRING measures Avril’s progress every year in its sustainable development challenges.

1. Our value chain: Participate in developing and strengthening sustainable chains

2. Products & Services: Meet customers’ and consumers’ expectations with responsible and quality products

3. Planet: Protect the planet and its resources

4. People: Cultivate Group values to work better together

5. Stakeholders: Commit alongside our stakeholders

Spring, our approach to social responsibility

Each year, a score measures the progress of SPRING, our CSR approach integrated into the April 2023 strategic plan. In its second year of implementation, SPRING achieved a score of 2.1, in line with the objective of increasing by one point per year to reach 5 out of 5 by 2023 (2020 integrated annual report).

Spring, our approach to social responsibility

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SPRING, our social responsability approach
SPRING is an index that measures the progress of our CSR approach each year.
Based on 5 pillars, SPRING represents Avril’s main sustainable development challenges.
The overall score provides an overview of 25 CSR indicators derives from the 5 pillars.
For its second year of implementation, SPRING achieved a score of 2,1.
A result in line with our objective of progressing by one point per year to reach 5 out of 5 in 2023.
In 2020, SPRING made progress on its 5 pillars.
Focus on proof of progress by pillar.
Pillar 1 : Our value chain
SPRING KPI: Number of qualified projects contributing to agricultural transition supported by the Avril group.
Indicator 2020 value: 6 projects supported by Sofiprotéol (6 projects in 2019).
Objective achieved.
Pillar 2 : Our products and services
SPRING KPI: Share of livestock units audited according to our internal livestock management guidelines.
Indicator 2020 value: 85.3% (84% in 2019).
Objective exceeded.
Pillar 3: Our planet
SPRING KPI: Ratio between the consumption of energy from renewable sources and total energy consumption.
Indicator 2020 value: 25.7% (25% in 2019).
Objective achieved.
Pillar 4: Our people
SPRING KPI: Percentage of women among the Group’s top managers (20%)
Indicator 2020 value: 24.8% (20% in 2019).
Objective exceeded.
Pillar 5: Our stakeholders
SPRING KPI: Organisation of “Avril Communities” visits to strengthen local ties between Avril industrial sites and their territories.
Indicator 2020 value: 8 visits (5 visits in 2019).
Objective exceeded.
“Anticipating societal changes, setting ourselves objectives, doing, then reporting back. This is our sustainable development approach.” Paul-Joël Derian, Vice President for innovation, research and sustainable development.
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