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ContentPART I Introduction PART II The impact we made PART III Benefit Corporation PART IV Our ambitions

Word of thanks

A true coconut company

Our values

Protecting the rainforest

Producing the most sustainable product

The tree of life and its fruits

Promoting local development

and proud Aristas

Preparing future generations

Multiplying goodness as a B Corp

B Corp Scorecard

The way forward

Part I Introduction

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Around the year 2004 our founders began purchasing land in the vicinity of the village

of Conde in Bahia, Brazil. They eventually came to own an area measuring six thousand

hectares, including miles of coastline and areas of untouched natural preserves.

Right from the start, they saw themselves not simply as “owners” but as caretakers of

the land. They also felt a strong sense of responsibility for the wellbeing of the native

population living there. Therefore their first act was to give legal status to the poor

families who had been living illegally on the land. And to establish Instituto Gente,

a foundation that provides schooling for the children of the native families - about 90%

of whom were illiterate.

After some years, our founders saw how the coconut was gaining popularity as a healthy

food product. It was only then that they had the idea to cultivate and farm a portion of

the land. After extensive research around the world, they decided to go for it, knowing

very well that to go for it would mean to invest in it. They started engineering and

building a high-precision irrigation system that provides the most exact care for every

tree on our farm. They invested in a unique and patented extraction method that gives

our product the most natural taste. They built

a state-of-the-art factory with two in-house packaging lines. And they started

a one-of-its-kind Arista system, supporting local workers to become the most

sustainable farmers in the region. After years of investing in growing 400.000+ trees,

giving thousands of young, fresh green coconuts every single day, they started their

coconut product brand. And they called the brand Obrigado. Obrigado means “thank

you” in Portuguese, the language of Brazil. And as you can understand we are called

“Obrigado” for a reason.

From day one, our founders understood very well that we can only exist by the grace of

the ecosystem and the social environment we’re a part of. We are grateful to mother

nature for the awesome fruit she gives us. That is why every year we build on the social

and environmental work our founders have put in place, and keep on improving and

bringing our sustainability efforts to the next level. Right now you are reading our very

first report in which we tell our complete sustainability story and share the impact we

have made so far. In it we present in great detail the work we have done since the start

of the company and we share with you our future goals and ambitions to keep increasing

our positive impact on the planet and society. One major achievement I want to share

with you already is that we became a Certified B Corporation this summer.

This is the ultimate recognition we could have received for all the work we have been

doing.

From now on we will keep sharing and being transparent about the impact we have

made as a true coconut company.

Roberto Lessa

CEO Obrigado

January 2019

Word of thanks

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A true coconut companyWe grow, nourish and harvest fresh green coconuts on our own sustainable farms in

Bahia, Brazil. And we have our own factory right next to the farms, to turn them into

all kinds of delicious coconut products for our customers to enjoy. You could say the

coconut gives us everything. And for that it deserves a big thank you. We only use the

highest quality, fresh, young green coconuts. Thanks to our unique and patented extrac-

tion process we’re the only ones in the world who are able to get this delicious coconut

water into the bottle without exposing it to air and light – which can alter the taste.

So when our customers open a bottle of Obrigado premium 100% coconut water, it

tastes like they’re drinking straight from the coconut. We are true to the coconut; all

Our strategic pillars1. People - Have the industry’s most talented and efficient team.

2. Strategic Supply - Ensure a supply of coconuts through profitable, long-term

partnerships.

3. Differentiation and Innovation - Be a leader in high-quality products and

efficient processes.

4. Sustainable Growth - Maximize our production capacity, sales, and profitability,

and pursue new opportunities.

5. A Valuable Brand - Have the most valuable brand in the market, one that

reflects the quality of our products and of our business model.

our products are made directly from it, and we put all our passion and knowledge into

creating coconuts and products of the highest possible quality.

The serious stuffObrigado® is a brand established by Grupo Aurantiaca, a Brazilian Coconut Company.

Grupo Aurantiaca’s mission is to be a leading and true coconut company that passionately

produces the best coconuts and coconut products in the world. Obrigado products are

imported from Brazil by Aurantiaca USA and EU, to be sold to consumers in Europe, United

States and Canada. Learn more about us at www.aurantiaca.com

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A Vertically integrated supply chainThe Aurantiaca Group is covering the value chain from the farms producing coconuts exclusively

for the group to the commercialisation of coconut based products.

1. Farming• Our farming operations consist of three farms in the municipality of Conde (Bahia), located

in a radius of 30km of our production facilities.

• At our farms, a state of the art irrigation system is installed enabling real time

analytics to minimize water and energy usage.

• We educated a new generation of farmers, responsible for optimizing the farming process by

combining technologically advanced equipment with an entrepreneurial approach.

• At peak production, we can produce ca. 90 million fruits per year from 400,000+ trees.

Key figures: 3 farms (fazendas) | 400.000+ trees | 90 million coconuts per year

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2. Production• Frysk Industrial is our processing plant with an astonishing capacity to process around

320,000 green coconuts a day.

• Through our filling lines, we are currently able to process a total of ca. 65.5 million litres

of beverages per year.

• Processing dry coconut husks into fibers and substrates, we are able to produce a total

of approximately 9.3 million square meters of geotextiles annually.

Key figures: 35.000 m2 facility | 65 million litres capacity | 3 packaging lines for beverages

3. & 4. Sales & Distribution• We started with distribution and sales of coconut beverages in Brazil in 2015 and are

currently present in around 50,000 POS across the country.

• Subsequently, we installed sales offices in both the USA (Irvine, California) as well

in Europe (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) in 2016 to establish a foothold in both

markets and drive our international expansion strategy. In 2018 we opened our Canada

(Toronto) office.

Key figures: 5 types of coconut products | 6 countries | > 50.000 Points of Sale

Scope of this reportThe scope of this report covers all activities under the Grupo Aurantiaca.

Sustainability management: Obrigado does not have a separate sustainability

department. Instead it is integrated in different procedures, policies, activities

and departments within the company. The final responsibility for sustainability and

Corporate Social Responsibility within Obrigado rests with the CEO and the board.

Being a True Coconut Company we have a strong identity, basically

formed by five brand values, Obrigado’s five P’s: Product, Planet, People,

Personality and Passion.

The meaning of these five values determines our identity and therefore

our communication and behavior. Since we try to be a really true brand,

we do this consistently and we ask our partners to do the same.

Pass

ion

Product Planet

Great productsmaking people

feel good

The truecoconut

company

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our community

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Our values

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Our impact missionWe’re true to the planet. We don’t take more than we need, and

we give back what we can. Starting with the nature surrounding us.

Only 30 percent of the land we own is being farmed; the other 70 percent

we preserve as untouched forest. We sow, grow and harvest our coco-

nuts in a unique way: by giving each tree its own unique bar code, we’ve

got real-time insight into the health of every single tree. This ensures

the highest yield per square meter with the lowest possible usage of

water and fertilizer.

We are a B CorpObrigado is proud to have been declared a Certified B Corporation®,

following years of sustainable practices and a dedication to social

responsibility. This means we meet the highest standards of verified

social and environmental performance, public transparency, and

legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. We are using busi-

ness as a force for good. We are the first coconut water brand

in the world to be acknowledged for its efforts.

Because we are committed to the most eco-

friendly, sustainable practices, our ultimate goal

is to create zero waste, utilizing 100% of the

coconut. For example, the dry husks of the brown

coconut are used for fiber erosion control and we

are exploring ways to create energy for our factory

out of portions of the remaining coconut.

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Sharing goodness planWe’re true to the planet. We don’t take more than we need, and we give back what we can. Is this sentence repeated from

above intentionally? We have a plan in place to share goodness, and we want to be transparent about this towards our fans.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?SHARING GOODNESS BY:

Protecting the

rainforest

Producing the most

sustainable coconut

products

Promoting local

development and

proud Aristas

Preparing future

generations

We take good care of nature and take our environmental responsibility very seriously: we start with the nature surrounding us. Only 30% of the

land we own is being farmed; the other 70% we preserve as untouched forest.

Our goal is to use every single piece of the coconut to create a product range of coconut water, coco drinks and bio-mats. We are even working to

transform as much of the green coconut husk as possible into energy for our factory. This is all part of our zero waste strategy and our mission to

be a leading and TRUE coconut company.

We are true to the people we work with and everyone living in the communities on and around or land. They are like family to us, and we want to

treat them that way. We invest in local economic development by creating fair jobs and investing in their personal and professional development.

We are especially proud on our Arista system, educating local farmers to become the professional managers (Aristas) of the 44 plots of the

Obrigado land.

Giving back to the local community by investing in the education of their children, and making future generations aware of the beauty of our

rainforests, and the importance of taking good care of it.

Part II The impact we made

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We take good care of nature and take our environmental responsibility very seriously: the

most important and ambitious decision we have made to do so, is that only 30% of the

land we own is being farmed; the other 70% preserve as untouched forest.

Land useOnly 30% of our land is being farmed, the rest of the land is preserved as untouched

forest, allocated to preserving existing biodiversity and protecting Atlantic Rainforest

vegetation. Preserving 70% of the land helps to keep a natural eco-balance, which makes

it also harder for the bugs to affect our coconut trees. Because of our sustainable farming

methods, our trees produce more than average - 240 coconuts a year. This way, we need

less land, making our operation even more sustainable.

Organic fertilizerFertilizers, pesticides and other agrochemicals are big contributors to declining soil

health and climate change. Therefore we try to use as many organic fertilizers as

possible. And what can be better for our soil than the remainders of the coconut husk

itself? The majority of the fertilizers we use are on the list approved by the Rainforest

Alliance. This is the most rigorous Sustainable Agriculture Standard in the world.

BiodiversityBetween our farms, we have created ecological corridors for animals that interconnect

areas of the Atlantic Rainforest. This way, the plantation does not interfere in their

normal way of life. We are very proud that on our land fox, snakes, birds, and native

animals such as capybara, armadillos and paca have found their home.

Combatting deforestationObrigado has implemented the Private National Heritage Reserve, giving 1700 ha of

our property a protected status. In compliance with their registration in this Private

Natural Heritage Reserve, the untouched territory preserves fragile ecosystems including

sandbanks and mangrove swamps. Additionally, the passage to the untouched forest is

preserved by ecological corridors.

ReforestationFrom the beginning we have enthusiastically been involved in seed collection and setting

up a nursery to ensure the reforestation of native trees species and their perpetuation

and maintenance.

Climate changeOver the last years more than 400.000 trees have been planted, significantly contributing

to combatting climate change. Together these trees have a carbon uptake of more than

35.000 tons of CO2. This equals the emissions of approximately 4.000 households a year.

We can only imagine the CO2 uptake of our entire land (the 70% untouched forest).

1. Protecting the rainforest

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we choose to maintain as

30%

ha of land

±400.000palm trees

1700 ha

OfficialPrivate Reserve of Natural Heritage

On our land you can find fox, snakes, birds, and native animals such as capybara, armadillos and paca.

We have installed eco-corridors so the animals canlive undisturbed. And release rescued and healed animals

back to their natural habitats (IBAMA).

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the emission of approx. 4.000 households a year.Only imagine the CO2 uptake of the entire rainforest…

Carbon uptake of35.000 tons CO2 =

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we grow

we started and want to

grow the bee community

Bee-hives We only use

fertilizers approved by the Rainforest Alliance - the most rigorous

Sustainable Agriculture Standard in the world

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Great products make people feel good. That’s why we do everything we can to produce the

best quality, sustainable coconuts in the world. Our farms have more than 400,000 Brazilian

dwarf trees which are renowned for producing the best tasting coconuts in the world.

It’s the day-by-day attention from our Aristas, combined with our precise irrigation, that

create the best, freshest tasting coconuts in the world. Plus, thanks to our unique and pat-

ented way of extracting the coconut water without exposing it to air and light, we are able to

transport this fresh, delicious taste right into the bottle. Our goal is to use every single piece

of the coconut to create a product range of coconut water, coco drinks,and bio-mats and we

are even working to transform as much of the green coconut husk as possible into energy

for our factory. This is all part of our zero waste strategy and our mission to be a leading and

TRUE coconut company.

Precision farmingWe sow, grow and harvest our coconuts in a unique way: by giving each tree its own unique

bar code, we’ve got real-time insight into the health of every single tree. This leads to the

lowest possible consumption of water and fertilizer and the highest yield per square meter.

Water efficiencyThe high-tech irrigation system ensures that only the amount of water that is actually

needed is being provided. This saves lots of water.

Zero wasteWe process the dry coconut fibers, reusing the husk and its waste products to guarantee

a clean and 100% sustainable process. The husk is turned into anti-erosion biodegrada-

ble blankets (“bio-mats”), to optimize the process of recuperating degraded areas and

revegetating slopes and embankments. The fibers can also be reused for upholstery or

composites. The left-overs of this production process are being used as organic fertilisze-

rs on Obrigado land.

PackagingIt’s very important for Obrigado to try to ensure its packaging is sustainable and of high

quality. Like many other beverage brands, Obrigado uses PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

for the packaging of its 350ml bottles. Obrigado uses PET packaging for a few reasons.

It is light in weight, which makes the transport of products more sustainable and more

efficient. Secondly, PET is virtually unbreakable and of a very high quality, preserving the

product’s quality from production to consumer. It is also a highly recyclable packaging

material that can be reused after a recycling process that is widely available.

2. Producing the most sustainable product

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Minimizefertilization:

Sustainable

No infiltrationin the soil

No leachingNo evaporation

This is how we:

farming Each year we make

biodegradable anti-erosionblankets out of the raw

coconut materials.

we strive to use every single pieceof the coconut to minimize waste.Zero waste:

The rest we use as high quality,

organic fertilizer on our land.

ensures pure products fromtree to bottle. Straight from the coconut minusexposure to light or air

100% fresh andpure coconut water,

nothing added

Our

processextraction

unique

we use unique and innovative farming techniques to know exactly what each tree needs per day.

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regular irrigation

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Learn more about the coconut tree The coconut tree is a member of the Palm family, cultivated in tropical areas worldwide

for its fruit and fiber. The coconut tree is considered among the top ten most useful and

valuable trees in the world as all of its components can be used for a variety of different

applications. There are more than 100 varieties of coconut trees around the world and

they can be grouped under the tall, dwarf and hybrid varieties, depending on their

growth rate.

Germination & growth

• The growth of a coconut tree starts with

germination of the seed.

• A seed can take up to 9 months to sprout.

• Within a few monthts from sprouting, the

palm fronds reach 1.8m-2.7m (6ft-9ft) in length.

• In this phase the trunk will grow tall at a fast

pace.

Flowering & maturity

• Most trees take 2 to 4 years before they

start to flower.

• Fruit production increases as the tree ma-

tures, peaking at between 6-15 years of age.

• A coconut tree will produce around 50-300

coconuts per year.

End of life

• Trees can live up to 100 year.

• The amount of coconuts gradually diminis-

ches, dropping off entirely around age 80.

• Coconut trees cultivate in large-scale farms

are usually replaced by new trees approxi-

mately after their initial plantation.

“The coconut tree is alsoreferred to as the tree of life”

Getting a better insight in the coconut tree and the composition of its fruits helps you

to understand our zero waste strategy, and our goal of using all parts of the coconut.

Because it is simply possible!

Life span & production profile of a coconut tree

The tree of life and its fruits

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Growth process of a coconut

Flower

• New leaves grow every month all year

round.

• After its emergence the leaf has a life

of 12 months.

Green coconut

• After flowering, coconuts take 6

months to grow into green coconuts.

• Nuts are harvested at a 30-day

interval.

• Green coconuts are primarily used

for coconut water.

Dry coconut

• Harvest after 12 months.

• Consequently, dry coconuts

contain more meat and a lower

volume of water compared to

a green coconut.

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Composition of the coconut

Water & pulpUsed primarily in

food & beverages

and beauty & cosmetics.

Endocap / shellUsed in primarily biomass/bio-energy

applications. This part of the coconut

can be also used to produce activate

carbon (e.g. filtering systems &

principal raw material of batteries).

Mesocap / huskUsed primarily in bio-fertilization

and biomat applications.

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3. Promoting local development and proud Aristas

As we are true to the planet, we are true to the people in our community. And we treat all

the people we work with like family. The same goes for our partners and our customers - we

consider them to be part of the Obrigado family.

Long term & local employmentVia the Opportunity Plan we engage the highest quota of local labor possible in improvement

and personal development programs, benefiting hundreds of families in the region. We employ

hardly any expats. More than 90% of our employees come from local communities.

Arista SystemObrigado has launched its one-of-a-kind Arista system, educating local farmers to become

the professional managers (Aristas) of the 44 plots of the Obrigado land. These dedicated

farmers and passionate coconut experts are trained in our Arista Training Center. The Aristas

receive approximately 60 hours of training per year. They receive training on topics including

sustainable farming, irrigation and plant nutrition. As a bonus, with the Arista system we

see that our yield is 10 times higher than that of other farms.

DiversityWhen it comes to gender equality on the work floor, Obrigado is a frontrunner in promoting

diversity and gender equality. 60% of the administrative team is female.

Local economic impactWhen we source new suppliers, we prefer buying resources from neighbouring farms,

allowing them and, in turn the local community, to benefit from our success. Obrigado

was the first industrial company in the region. This gives us the responsibility to share our

knowledge, network and support.

Pedra Grande communityOne of our first corporate responsibility acts was to give legal status to the families who

had been living illegally on the land for many years. Pedra Grande was a small community

of 200 people, divided into 40 families. We assisted every single person who did not have

an official birth certificate to secure a legal status with the local authorities. In addition,

we helped the families to obtain property deeds so they could remain on their land forever

and build a future there. We are well aware and proud that all these activities are in the end

contributing to sustainable economic development in our local community.

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90employees communities

come localof our from

are permanently employed

employees who are working on our farms

just likethe other

proudAristas52

220( called a gleba)

on ourpalm tree farm

for 1 plot

responsible

Aristas receive

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Learn about sustainable farming,irrigation and plant nutrition and life60

traininghours

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4. Preparing future generationsWith Instituto Gente, whose mission is to “help identi-

fy and reveal the enormous human and natural poten-

tial which already exists, regardless of the conditions

today”, we offer the local youth free education.

So in a sense, we don’t just grow trees, we grow fu-

tures. At the same time, we also want to give back to

the local community and mother nature by making its

future generations aware of the beauty of our rainfor-

ests, and the importance of taking good care of it.

In particular Instituto Gente aims at achieving the following objectives:

• Formal and informal education of children and teens: the school programme offers both mandatory courses

as well as extracurricular activities.

• Community development: meetings and activities focused on human development, social organisation and

professional training are offered.

• Environmental stewardship: engages the community to help preserve and restore environmental assets.

• Social and environmental services: services focusing on ensuring financial sustainability and providing

opportunities to fulfill the mission of the Institute.

Instituto GenteWhen we found out, already in 2013, that more than

90% of the children in the Pedra Grande community

were illiterate, we established Instituto Gente. This is

a foundation that provides schooling for the children of

the native families. Instituto Gente aims to unveil, iden-

tify and develop potential among local communities of

the relatively poor Bahian area near Conde. The institute

offers not only a free education to local youth, but also

a healthy daily meal.

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children andadolescents

Local children have received

primary educationsince 2013

480

>1%120

at InstitutoGente

peryear

Learned about

sustainable familyagriculture and

vegetable gardening

Received access to

healthy food,digital channels, sportsand cultural activities

of the revenue

of every product is invested into

Instituto Gente

Part III Benefit corporation

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Multiplying goodness as a B CorpWe’re all familiar with Patagonia, Natura and Ben & Jerry’s as brands that are using the

power of business to address social and environmental problems. What you may not

know is that all these companies are B Corporations: Benefit Corporations. And we are

proud to be a certified B Corporation too. The “B” stands for Benefit, which represents

a new breed of businesses that harness their power and resources for public good.

This designation signals that we are committed to making a profound social difference,

safeguarding people and the planet, and meeting higher standards of transparency,

performance, and accountability. At Obrigado, we understand very well that we can

only exist by the grace of the ecosystem and the social environment we’re a part of.

Therefore we are committed to making a real social difference and protecting the planet.

We became a B Corp because we were looking for a way to measure our impact. And to

be transparent to our fans on how we run our business and try to make a difference in

the world. Being a B Corp gives us guidance as to what we can do to increase our impact

and shines a light on how we can be even better.

“We’re true to the planet. We don’t take more than we need, and we give back what we can. Being part of the B Corp

movement is another level for us to accelerate this.”

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Overall score

Governance 8

Workers 17

Community 22

Environment 35

With governance we mean the exist-

ence of a CSR strategy, statements and

policies, and the continuous monitor-

ing of their proper implementation by

the members of our organisation.

This includes ethics, impact measure-

ment systems and transparency.

How do we see and fill in our roles and

responsibilities as employer? Which

compensation and benefits systems

are in place? And do we actively con-

tribute to a professional, safe, fair and

equal working environment?

All topics that contribute to the

development of the community in

which you are active: job creation,

diversity, civic engagement & giving,

and local involvement.

All topics that relate to our activities

focused on reducing our environmental

footprint, combating climate change

and other restorative activities, with

a specific focus on our supply chain,

transportation and suppliers.

82How does B Corp work?B Corp is an international community of 2400+ companies in 50 countries that, apart

from profit, also pursue emphatically sustainable and social objectives. To fulfil the

performance requirement for B Corp Certification, a company must complete the B

Impact Assessment. This tool is designed to help measure and manage a company’s

positive impact on its workers, community, customers and environment. B Corp

Certification requires a minimum verified total score of 80 points across all impact areas.

Individually, B Corps meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental

performance, public transparency, and legal accountability, and aspire to use the power

of markets to solve social and environmental problems. Collectively, B Corps lead a

growing global movement of people using business as a force for good. Through the

power of their collective voice, one day all companies will compete to be best for the

world, and society will enjoy a more shared and durable prosperity for all.

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B Corp ScorecardTo certify as a B Corp, a company must achieve a minimum verified score of 80 points

on the B Impact Assessment. The B Impact Assessment asks questions about how the

day-to-day operations of a company create a positive impact for the company’s workers,

community, and environment. Additionally, companies can earn further points if their

overall business model can be shown to create positive social and environmental

impact as well, qualifying the company for specific Impact Business Model points. In the

overview on the next page you will find all our scores on the four categories.

Scores for Certified B Corporations are verified by the non-profit B Lab.Our Industry:Agriculture/Growers

Industry Category:Agriculture, forestry & fishing

Company Size:250-999

Regions of Operation:Brazil, US, Canada, Europe

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S U B - T O P I C S S C O R E E X P L A I N E D O U R S C O R ET O P I C S R E P O R T E D P A G E

Mission and Engagement

Corporate Accountability

Ethics

Transparancy

Mission Locked

Compensation and Wages

Benefits

Training and Education

Yes

Partly

Partly

Partly

Yes

No

Partly

Partly

10

6 - 8

6 - 8

26 - 31

10

-

20 - 21

20 - 21

1,1

1,3

1,5

1,2

2,5

3,7

6,2

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High Score: Mission Statement Characteristics; Social & Environmental

Internal Engagement; Mission-driven Executive Compensation; Stakehold-

er Engagement

Focus Areas: Stakeholder Representation

High Score: Governance Structures; Governing Body Responsibilities

High Score: Financial Controls; Instruction on Code of Ethics; Anti-Corrup-

tion Practices

Focus Areas: Social/Environmental Key Performance Indicators

High Score: Financial Reporting Standards

Focus Areas: Social and Environmental Impact Measurement & Reporting

High Score: Signed board resolution to amend a legal form that requires

consideration of employees, community, and the environment.

High Score: Bonus Plan Characteristics

High Score: Supplementary Benefits (health insurance, dentist, caregiver

arrangement)

High Score: Skills-Based Training Participation; Providing Cross-Job Skills

Training; Life Skill Training Participation

Focus Areas: External Professional Development Participation

Governance

Workers

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S U B - T O P I C S S C O R E E X P L A I N E D O U R S C O R ET O P I C S R E P O R T E D P A G E

Worker Ownership

Management and Worker

Communication

Human Rights and Labor Policy

Occupational Health and Safety

Extra Points

Job Creation

Diversity and Inclusion

No

No

No

Partly

Partly

No

Partly

-

-

-

20 - 21

20 - 21

-

20 - 21

0

1,8

0,5

1,9

1,3

2,9

1,2

Focus Area: % Participation in Employee Ownership

High Score: Employee Review Process; Worker Satisfaction;

Management and Worker Communication

High Score: Employee Handbook Information Non-Discrimination Policy

Focus Areas: Human Rights Reviews/Certifications

High Score: Worker Safety Practices; Health and Safety Program; Evalu-

ating Health and Safety Risk

Skills-Based Training Participation; Providing Cross-Job Skills Training;

Life Skill Training Participation

High Score: Job Growth Rate; Promoting Employees

Focus Areas: Attrition Rate

High Score: Non-managerial Worker Diversity

Focus Areas: Ownership Diversity; Female Management; Management

from Underemployed Groups

Workers

Community

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S U B - T O P I C S S C O R E E X P L A I N E D O U R S C O R ET O P I C S R E P O R T E D P A G E

Business Impact Model points:

Workforce Development

Civic Engagement and Giving

Local Involvement

Suppliers, Distributors and Product

Extra Points

Land, Office, Plant

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

20 - 21

23

-

13 - 14

20 - 21

13 - 16

9,2

4,4

1,1

2,5

0,7

5,6

High Score: Corporate Citizenship Program: Cash and in-kind donations; and

allowing workers and/or customers to select charities to receive company’s

donations; Civic Memberships and Partnerships; Volunteer Service Policies

Focus Areas: Tracking Volunteer Service & Measurement

High Score: % of Revenue Donated

Focus Area: Training Community Farmers; Advocacy for Social and

Environmental Standards

High Score: In Country Management

Focus Areas: Spending on Local Suppliers; Local Purchasing and Hiring Poli-

cies

High Score: Supply chain management (including Code of Conduct); Length

of Supplier Relationships

Focus Areas: Significant Suppliers with Internationally Recognised Product

Certifications

Innovative Workforce Development: Arista program

High Score: Recycling Programs; Environmental Management Systems; Sustain-

able Land Use & Soil Practices; Monitoring Biodiversity; Water Quality practices

Focus Areas: Sustainable Farm Certification

Community

Environment

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S U B - T O P I C S O U R S C O R ET O P I C S R E P O R T E D P A G E

Inputs

Outputs

Transportation, Distribution and

Suppliers

Business Impact Model Points: Designed

to Conserve Agricultural Process

Extra points (Business Impact Model)

Yes

Partly

Partly

Yes

Yes

13 - 16

13 - 16

13 - 16

13 - 16

13 - 16

5,5

3,4

1

18

1,6

Environment

S C O R E E X P L A I N E D

High Score: Recycled, Biodegradable, and Environmentally-preferred/

Sustainable Materials in the Product; Water Conservation

Focus Areas: Electricity Sources; Renewable Energy

High Score: Hazardous Waste Disposal; Organic Waste Disposal;

Wastewater Testing

Focus Areas: Emission Calculations

High Score: Significant Suppliers Reporting Practices

Focus Areas: Sourcing Raw Materials from Local Suppliers

High Score: Designed to Conserve Agriculture and Environment

Designed to Conserve Agriculture and Environment

Part IV

The way forward3 2

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The way forward

“It is our purposeto multiply goodness”.

As a true company we intend to do this in many ways. We are already doing this

by making healthy products, so our consumers can drink nature’s goodness. And by

our programs to protect nature and biodiversity. Also we are doing this by farming

in a sustainable way by creating as less as possible waste by using as much as

possible every part of the coconut. Not to forget our educational programs and the

foundation of Instituto Gente, helping to grow futures and not only coconut trees.

For the next years, it is our ambition to share this goodness as well. To involve our

fans. Like our consumers, our clients and all other stakeholders. Obrigado is theirs.

Together with them we want to build this inspirational brand, doing amazing

things for the planet and the people living on it. That all fans love and be thankful

for, so we can all say from the bottom of our hearts: Obrigado!

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WHAT ARE OUR GOALS AND AMBITIONS?

• Using 100% organic and Rainforest Alliance approved fertiliser

• Boosting biodiversity on our land. One way of doing this is investing in bee

keeping projects.

• Combatting deforestation by implementing the Private National Heritage Reserve,

giving more parts of our land a protected status.

• Measuring the long term environmental impact of these activities.

• Investing in sustainable, recyclable packaging

• Working towards zero waste, by transforming the final remainders of the green

coconut husk into biofuel for our own factory.

• Scaling our renewable energy consumption by making use of locally sourced or

even energy sources we produce ourselves.

• Measuring the long term environmental impact of these activities.

• Expanding our Employee Training program.

• Investing in our Arista Training Center.

• Introducing the Obrigado Sustainability Code of Conduct for suppliers.

• Measuring the long term environmental impact of these activities.

• Investing in the development and growth of Institute Gente in Conde and beyond.

• Expanding awareness of environmental sustainability and sustainable farming.

• Measuring the long term environmental impact of these activities.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?SHARING GOODNESS BY:

We take good care of nature and take our environmental

responsibility very seriously: we start with the nature surrounding

us. Only 30% of the land we own is being farmed; the other 70% we

preserve as untouched forest.

Our goal is to use every single piece of the coconut to create

a product range of coconut water, coco drinks and bio-mats.

We are even working to transform as much of the green coconut

husk as possible into energy for our factory. This is all part of our

zero waste strategy and our mission to be a leading and TRUE

coconut company.

We are true to the people we work with and everyone living in the

communities on and around or land. They are like family to us,

and we want to treat them that way. We invest in local economic

development by creating fair jobs and investing in their personal

and professional development. We are especially proud of our

Arista system, educating local farmers to become the professional

managers (Aristas) of the 44 plots of the Obrigado land.

Giving back to the local community by investing in the education of

their children, and making future generations aware of the beauty of

our rainforests, and the importance of taking good care of it.

Protecting the

rainforest

Producing the most

sustainable coconut

products

Promoting local

development and

proud Aristas

Preparing future

generations

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Thank you from Brazilobrigado.com