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Invictus Investment Company PLC has released its third Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, outlining the company’s sustainability progress and responsible growth initiatives for the 12 months ending December 31, 2025.

The report, prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Standards, ADX ESG Disclosure Guidance, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, highlights the company’s efforts to integrate ESG principles across its rapidly expanding agro-food operations.

Operating in 65 countries with a workforce exceeding 1,000 employees, Invictus Investment continues to expand its presence across the Middle East and Africa while embedding responsible business practices.

Focus on Environmental Stewardship

The 2025 ESG report outlines significant progress in strengthening environmental monitoring and improving resource management across the company’s operations.

Key developments include:

• Establishing consolidated energy consumption and emissions baselines across core subsidiaries

• Monitoring water consumption and waste generation with improved reporting systems

• Conducting a preliminary review of Scope 3 emissions to support future sustainability targets

Environmental calculations were completed for major subsidiaries including Invictus Trading, Graderco, and Merec Industries, enabling better oversight and efficiency improvements.

Advancing Social Empowerment

Invictus Investment also reported strong progress in workforce development and employee wellbeing initiatives.

In 2025, employees recorded 9,480 hours of training and engagement, covering areas such as:

• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

• Power BI data analytics tools

• Arabic language skills

Female representation within the company’s UAE workforce increased to 36.1%, up from 28.6% in 2024, with the company targeting a further 10 percentage-point increase by 2026.

The company also introduced an enhanced Code of Conduct, reinforcing policies on workplace inclusivity, confidential reporting channels and leadership accountability.

Employee wellbeing initiatives were expanded through the Invictus Cares programme, which supports staff through physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing programmes.

Strengthening Governance and Ethical Practices

The report also highlights the company’s continued commitment to strong corporate governance and ethical business practices.

For the third consecutive year, Invictus Investment reported:

• No ethical grievances

• No customer privacy breaches

• No anti-competitive behaviour cases

The company continues to apply strict due diligence and responsible sourcing practices across its network of more than 550 suppliers, ensuring transparency and ethical standards throughout its supply chain.

In addition, cybersecurity oversight has been strengthened through board-level governance and company-wide awareness training.

Looking Ahead

Amir Daoud Abdellatif said the report reflects the company’s commitment to scaling its business responsibly while supporting food security in the regions where it operates.

He noted that Invictus aims to build a fully integrated agro-food enterprise while maintaining the highest standards of environmental stewardship, workforce development and corporate governance.

Looking ahead, the company is preparing to introduce a comprehensive ESG and Impact Policy in 2026, which will further strengthen sustainability management across its operations and supply chains.

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