At Haas, we are committed to ensuring that our activities, products, and services do not cause significant harm to the environmental or social matters. This is an important commitment reflected in our decision-making processes and operational practices.

Our approach can be divided across the following principles:

1.                 Environmental Stewardship

    1.1              We strive to minimize our environmental footprint by implementing sustainable practices in all areas of our operations.

    1.2              We commit to reducing waste, conserving resources, and mitigating pollution to protect ecosystems and biodiversity.

    1.3              We will assess the environmental impact of our projects on an ongoing basis and take proactive measures to avoid, reduce, or offset negative consequences.

2.                 Social Responsibility

    2.1              We respect and uphold human rights in all our operations and partnerships, ensuring fair treatment, health, and safety for all stakeholders.

    2.2              We engage with local communities to understand their needs and concerns, working collaboratively to ensure our activities contribute positively to their well-being.

    2.3              We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our organization and in our interactions with external partners.

    2.4              Within the legal frameworks and administrative practices in which we operate globally, we undertake procedures that support the alignment of our business practices with:

        2.4.1             the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises; and

        2.4.2             the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, including the principles and rights set out in the eight fundamental conventions identified in the Declaration of the International Labour Organisation on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and the International Bill of Human Rights, such as allocation of personnel, meaningful engagement with stakeholders, internal education, contingency planning, and contribution to public policy.

3.                 Economic Integrity

    3.1              We are dedicated to conducting business ethically and transparently, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

    3.2              We aim to create long-term economic value without compromising the welfare of future generations.

    3.3              We support sustainable economic development by fostering innovation, responsible investment, and fair trade practices.

4.                 Continuous Improvement

    4.1              We commit to regularly reviewing and improving our policies, practices, and performance to ensure alignment with our "Do No Significant Harm" principles.

    4.2              We will stay informed about evolving best practices and emerging risks, adapting our strategies accordingly.

    4.3              We will continue to capture data where feasible so that exposures can be measured and monitored, and targets set.

    4.4              We are monitoring sustainability standards such as the EU Taxonomy and will, where feasible, assess our economic activity against the EU Taxonomy to determine if revenue or expenditure is taxonomy-aligned or could feasibly be enhanced to become taxonomy-aligned.

5.                 Stakeholder Engagement

    5.1              We actively seek feedback from our stakeholders, including customers, employees, partners, and communities, to understand their perspectives and improve our impact.

    5.2              We will transparently communicate our progress, challenges, and achievements in our sustainability efforts.

By adhering to these principles, Haas ensures that our operations contribute to a sustainable future while preventing significant harm to the environment, society, and the economy. We recognize that our responsibility extends beyond compliance and strive to be a leader in sustainable and ethical business practices.