As time has passed and new challenges have arisen, we decided to seek Global Gap certification, which is the international standard for agricultural production and is accepted as one of the best practices in safety, traceability, environment, integrated management of crops, of pests, of quality and analysis of hazards and critical points.

This global standard, in force at Dinant since 2022, requires greater efficiency in production, improved performance and reduction of waste, ensuring sustainable production over time.

Under the request of clients, the certification began in 2015 with the Extractor plants in the Aguan and Lean areas, as well as the Refining and Fractionation plant of the Fats & Oils Plant, as well as the Lean Refinery.

Our food plants (Manufacturing Division) have effectively implemented, validated and monitored quality and safety controls in our processes and products, which gives a high degree of confidence to our consumers. Currently, the plants that have SQF Quality v.9 and SQF Safety v.9 certifications are:

• DIXIE Food Plant (since 2019, becoming the second SQF certified plant nationwide)
• Physical Chemical Modification Plant Oils and Fats (since 2021)
• SAHARA II Plant (since 2022)

It is worth mentioning that all our certified plants are positioned in the CATEGORY OF EXCELLENCE according to the classification of the SQF institute, where we stand out for the commitment of Dinant senior management, for our teamwork, as well as for the digitalization and efficiency in all our processes.

Through supplier control, compliance with manufacturing processes, as well as the strict selection of raw materials and packaging materials for products. Adopting this culture creates greater efficiency, cost savings and increases the learning curve of our collaborators.

Since 2017, our ABUMAR Plant has been certified ISO9001:2015, an international mark of quality and a high degree of commitment to excellence.

Implemented from its Corporate Offices to the Manufacturing Factories, Distribution Centers, Oil Extraction and Refining Plants, Oil Palm Farms and Protected Crops in Honduras.

With the contribution of this standard, the environmental aspects and impacts of Dinant's operations in Honduras were identified, determining local, corporate, legal and strategic requirements that allow the organization to achieve the expected results that it has established for its environmental management system, such as efficient consumption of natural resources, plans to reduce and control environmental pollution, as well as compliance with the applicable legal framework.

Like the ISO14001:2015 standard, both standards are implemented from their Corporate Offices to Manufacturing Factories, Distribution Centers, Oil Extraction and Refining Plants, Oil Palm Farms and Protected Crops in Honduras.

The objective and expected results of the OSH management system are to prevent work-related injuries and health deterioration to its employees and to provide safe and healthy workplaces for all. Consequently, it is of critical importance for the organization to identify and analyze hazards as well as minimize OSH risks, taking effective prevention and protection measures through continuous monitoring of indicators to control incidents and accidents at work.

Part of Dinant´s mission is to create a culture of Comprehensive Safety through the implementation of management systems that apply BASC International Safety standards and regulations, which are recognized and endorsed procedures. Therefore, starting in 2020, we obtained the first BASC certification, applicable since then in the corporate offices, in the manufacturing, commercial and agribusiness divisions.

This certification confirms the work in control and safety in all production processes, packaging, shipping and transportation of the cargo that is destined abroad and locally, guaranteeing that the cargo has no possibility of contamination based on risk management (contraband and drugs) at any stage until reaching the final destination.

Through the adoption of practices based on the improvement and compliance with requirements regarding security, which creates a series of benefits in its foreign trade operations, and recognition as a safe company for both its business associates and customs authorities.

In 2020 we received recognition for our operations in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic; and in 2019 we received it for our operations in Honduras.

These recognitions commit us to continue making efforts to have the best work environments where trust prevails in the company, in our leaders and collaborators to continue making Dinant a Great Place to Work. Based on foregoing, plans are made to bring this practice to our headquarters in Guatemala and El Salvador.

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At Dinant we are committed to six of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that seek to eradicate poverty, promote prosperity and well-being for all, protect the environment and address climate change.