Sustainability policy Over the past eight years, Royal Lemkes has been deeply committed to fostering a more sustainable internal organisation. Additionally, we actively participate in sector-wide initiatives that reflect our broader commitment to sustainability. In collaboration with our partners, we aim to align our actions with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and the Glasgow Climate Pact. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires us to collect and disclose data arising from stakeholder engagement. These insights are evaluated through the lens of ‘double materiality’, which considers both the impact of stakeholders on Royal Lemkes and the impact of Royal Lemkes on society. The CSRD serves as a valuable framework, sharpening our focus on sustainability strategy. In 2024, we initiated the process of aligning with the first two CSRD standards: ESRS 1 (General Requirements) and ESRS 2 (General Disclosures). We also completed the identification of all key stakeholders in our value chain, incorporating the most relevant ones into a structured stakeholder analysis. Climate, natural resources and biodiversity We acknowledge our responsibility to contribute to a carbon-neutral society while building resilience to the impacts of climate change. Our sustainability policy is centred around four themes: climate, biodiversity, natural resources and a transparent and fair supply chain. These themes are linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Transparent collaboration, shared responsibility Sustainability progress can only be achieved through transparent collaboration and shared responsibility across the supply chain. This approach enhances the quality and transparency of our sustainability data, helping us to shape a robust environmental, social and governance (ESG) policy. The three main focus areas in our sustainability policy are product footprint, peat content in substrate and transport footprint. As of 1 January 2026, Royal Lemkes will require insight into the product footprint as part of its delivery conditions. 26
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