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BIP seeks to ensure that best practices are followed in all its dealings with shareholders, customers and employees.

Palm oil is entirely free of Genetically Modification (GM free), and has the highest yield per hectare of any oil-bearing crop.

BIP recognizes that there are environmental pressures on the crop's expansion to eco-sensitive areas. The Company believes that it is vital that production and use of palm oil be done in a sustainable manner based on economic, social and environmental viability.

BIP is an affiliate member of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), which promotes the growth and use of sustainable palm oil. For more information, please visit www.rspo.org

Under the terms of Zurex's manufacturing licence from the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA), Zurex has undertaken to train Malaysian nationals to facilitate technology transfers and expertise in all employment categories. The Company believes that the skills that will be developed through its work in Sabah will provide excellent job opportunities for the local people and will boost the local economy.

Zurex intends to conduct the operation of its plant to the highest international standards.

Rigorous quality and environment management practices are good for our business as well as those of our suppliers, our customers and our other stakeholders.

Zurex will seek accreditation of its quality management processes to ISO9001:2000 and plans an environmental management programme that will be accredited to ISO140001 in the near future.