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Company Response

17 Jun 2021

Author:
Cargill

Cargill's response on decision to resume sourcing from REPSA

On January 26, 2021, Cargill resumed business with Guatemalan Palm supplier Reforestadora Palmas del Petén S.A. (REPSA). In line with our grievance policy, Cargill asked for corrective actions to resume business with REPSA, among them: implementation of a sustainability action plan aligned to all gaps found during field evaluations; deployment of a credible grievance process with a public platform to receive and update issues; and creation of a roadmap for stakeholder engagement with a time bound action plan.

We recognize REPSA has made notable progress in the implementation of its sustainability strategy and meaningful efforts to strengthen stakeholder engagement with grievance raisers and other stakeholders interested in their operation. They met the expectations of the Cargill grievance process to date and that is why they are being reinstated...

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