Origin Enterprises : 2021 Sustainability Report

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2021

CEO Message

Our vision is to be the trusted partner of choice across our value chain. We will achieve shared economic, social and environmental ambitions by working collaboratively with farmers, growers, landscapers, amenity professionals, NGOs and other industry partners.

As we publish our inaugural Sustainability Report, the role of agriculture and food production in our society and its associated impact on the environment is in sharp focus.

Across the globe, extreme weather events, the COVID-19 pandemic and disrupted supply chains have highlighted the essential role of global agriculture, food production and land restoration. The need for collective action to achieve a net-zero emissions economy, which will protect the health of our people and our environment for future generations, has never been clearer.

Nurturing Growth

In pursuit of the Origin purpose of shaping a sustainable future through agronomy, we

have adopted a long-term sustainability strategy to 2030 - Nurturing Growth.

Nurturing Growth recognises the deep interdependence between environmental and social issues and sets out a framework to make us and our supply chain more sustainable and equitable.

Nurturing our Society

Our number one priority is the health of our people, trading partners, customers and the communities where we operate. We are committed to building on our co-operative heritage, by continuing to foster a culture of respect and trust with our stakeholders.

Nurturing our people and their talent is core to this approach. In 2020 we deepened our commitment to wellbeing and to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel safe, valued and fully engaged in our sustainability journey. To support our ambitions, we continue to measure the level of employee engagement and for 2021 we achieved a sustainable engagement score of 88%, despite a challenging operating environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Building on over 125 years of trusted partnerships, Origin is committed to playing a progressive role in protecting the planet and nurturing our society, through a collaborative and science-based approach to responsible business."

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Climate-responsive and sustainable agriculture takes into account the entire food value chain."

Our Commitment

Nurturing our Environment

At Origin we are making steady progress in reducing the environmental impacts of our operations and are committed to adopting a formal Environmental Management System approach as part of our 2030 strategy.

As we strive to mitigate the impact of climate change and feed a growing global population, Origin is committed to playing a leading role in developing innovative solutions which will help shape a future that optimises resource efficiency, enhances sustainable food production systems and safeguards our environment. We do this by leveraging the knowledge base of our agronomy and product development teams to share our expert insights and drive in-field adoption of science‑led solutions in both the world of agriculture and amenity sports turf.

The addition of Green-tech to our Group extends these solutions to urban green spaces, landscaping and forestry.

For over a century, Origin has delivered integrated management programmes to support growers through improved farm practice and product innovation, and more recently, by applying digital solutions to improve social and environmental impacts.

Partnerships

Climate-responsive and sustainable agriculture takes into account the entire food value chain - posing a challenge for all partners across the sector. Securing global food supplies for the future requires a rethink of current agricultural practices, in particular the development of more sustainable solutions alongside ecologically‑based practices to address climate change, soil degradation and biodiversity loss. Origin will continue

to participate in industry research as a partner in innovation projects. Through this partnership approach we seek to identify new solutions, new crop varieties and new techniques to help growers optimise their crop production in a sustainable manner.

A Phased Approach

As we embed sustainability and target‑setting across our Group operations, we are adopting a measured, phased approach - with an initial focus on establishing our emissions baseline and setting target reductions in line with accepted scientific evidence.

Our commitment to reducing our own environmental footprint and enhancing our sustainability credentials is an absolute. In 2020, we became a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and are committed to making its core principles an integral part of our strategy, culture and day-to-day operations. For Origin, the future is about nurturing growth and delivering sustainable value for all.

Sean Coyle

Chief Executive Officer

• Lead in our role as an advisor to our customers.
• Engage with the latest innovations and best practices and align to best‑in‑class carbon removal initiatives.
• Deepen our commitment to health and safety, and to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel safe, valued, and fully engaged.
• Verify our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets through science‑based targets.
• Develop a formal Environmental Management System aligned to ISO14001 working to specific targets and KPI‑based measurement of our progress.

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Overview

Origin Enterprises plc is a leading agronomy services business operating throughout Ireland, the UK, Continental Europe and Latin America.

We have placed an integrated agribusiness model at the core of our sustainability strategy. This encompasses the agricultural value chain from on-farm advice, formulation of crop nutrition solutions and the distribution of a wide range of seed, fertiliser and plant protection products.

Over the past decades, Origin's activities beyond the farm gate have positioned the Group as a number one provider of inputs and advice to the UK sports turf and landscape sectors, serving a diverse customer base, ranging from world renowned sporting venues to urban green spaces.

Integrity is one of our core values and underpins our sustainability strategy. Our relationships with our growers and other stakeholders are long‑standing, built on a high level of trust and respect.

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Crop Nutrition

We develop science-led, innovative products and services that improve soil fertility, nutrient use efficiency and crop productivity, whilst also conserving the natural environment.

Amenity Solutions

We manufacture and distribute landscaping, forestry and turf management solutions to the professional amenity sector in the UK and Europe, promoting opportunities to enhance biodiversity and green space use.

Agri-Services

We provide a complete suite of agronomic advice and solutions on‑farm, including seed, nutrients, crop protection products and digital tools.

This advice and these solutions incorporate environmental measures and proposals.

Digital Agronomy

We offer digital agronomy services and technology to support sustainable and profitable farming through our RHIZA digital agronomy business with its market-leading Contour platform.

Strategic Geographic Locations

We operate in partnership with over 37,000 farmers and 7,000 amenity professionals to

Ireland and

the UK Continental

Europe

Ireland and

the UK

Origin has leading positions in the UK Integrated Agronomy Services market, the Irish and UK Fertiliser and Speciality Nutrition markets and the UK Amenity Inputs market.

Ireland	UK

iFarms

B2B Sites

Technology Centres

develop and provide the essential building blocks for optimal soil and plant health, and support sustainable agriculture and amenity practices.

Latin

America

Continental

EuropePoland

Origin is a recognised market leader in the provision of Agronomy Services and Crop Inputs in our Continental European markets.

Ukraine

Romania

Technology Centres

Demonstration Farms

Latin

America

Brazil

6	60	32	94	>2,600	57,000
Countries	Demonstration	Input Formulation	Distribution	Employees	Crop Field Trials
	Farms	and Processing	Points
		Facilities

Origin has a controlling interest in Fortgreen. Based in Paraná State, Fortgreen is an established leader in the development and marketing of value‑added crop nutrition and speciality inputs.

Minas

Gerais State

Paraná State

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