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International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISSC) Program


       Worldwide demand for sustainably     farms are certified annually through a   Our CAR network is responsible for
       produced products is rapidly growing.   self-declaration form. Through ISCC Plus   signing up growers and ensuring their
       Many governments are mandating       certification all commodities produced   compliance in the program in order for
       minimum levels of sustainability     on certified farms can be marketed as   them to be able to access these marketing
       produced products. Viterra’s ability to   sustainability certified. This year we had   opportunities for their products. During
       supply sustainably certified Canadian   over 2000 producers certified through the  the assessment period our origination
       grain allows access to these developing   program. This means that approximately   teams work diligently to schedule on-farm
       markets. Sustainably produced grains   9% of our commodities originated so far   assessments and support growers during
       provide the raw ingredients for many   this year throughout Western Canada are   these assessments. Our FOM’s and facility
       different industrial, food, and feed end   certified sustainable.          operators also participate in audits each
       products.                            Each year, a selection of farms are   year to support our facility certifications.
       Viterra Canada is certified under the   assessed through a third party to ensure   Each year the auditors are impressed with
       International Sustainability and Carbon   compliance with the program. Our   the preparation and diligence of our staff.
       Certification (ISSC) Program. We hold   facilities are also audited by a third party   A full list of our ISCC certified facilities and
       certifications at each of our crush   during this time. Through the certification   more information on the program can be
       facilities, port terminals, and most of our   process we recently had 3 processing   found on OurPlace.
       country grain facilities.            facilities, 8 grain elevators and 46 farms   Thank you to all of those involved in the
       As part of our certification, individual   assessed.                       ISCC program!
       Tradeshow round up


       Throughout the year, we were active at   •   Gulfood in Dubai UAE, February 20-24 These are great opportunities to connect
       several tradeshows across Canada and   •   Lethbridge Ag Expo in Lethbridge, AB,  with producers in person and talk about
       beyond, including:                       February 28 - March 2             how Viterra can help their businesses
       •   Crop Production Show in Saskatoon,   •   Natural Products Expo West in   thrive. Thanks to everyone who took time
           SK, January 9-12                     Anaheim, FL, March 9-11           out of their busy schedules to represent
       •   St. Jean Farms Days in St. Jean, MB,   •   Smoky River Show SARDA in Falher,   Viterra and make these shows a success!
           January 10-11                        AB, March 16-18
       •   Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, MB,   •   Canada’s Farm Show in Regina, SK,
           January 17-19                        June 20-22
       •   Salon de L’agriculture in Becancour,   •   Thanks for Farming in Winkler, MB,
           QC, January 17-19                    July 26-27
       •   KMOT Ag Expo in Minot, ND, January   •   AgSmart in Olds, AB, August 1-2
           25-27                             •   Expo-Champs in Saint-Liboire, QC,
       •   Crossroads Crop Conference in        August 29-31
           Edmonton, AB, January 24-26       •   Anuga in Cologne, Germany, October
       •   Brokenhead Ag Days in Beasejour,     7-11
           MB, February 1                    •   Agri-Trade in Red Deer, AB, November
       •   Agrivisions in Lloydminster, SK,     8-10
           February 8-9                      •   Grain Expo as part of Agribition in   Agri-Trade booth.
                                                Regina, SK, November 20-21
       Grower forum


       Viterra hosts a producer customer    Viterra’s customer forum is composed
       forum for Viterra’s business leaders to   of 10 representatives from leading
       interact with a group of key customers   Western Canadian farming communities
       from across Western Canada. The forum   and meets twice a year to discuss the
       allows us to gain a better understanding   agriculture industry, Viterra’s business
       of the needs of key producers and how it   activities, and relevant farming concerns
       may affect Viterra’s product and service   and opportunities.
       offerings. It also helps to build loyalty,   The group met in Vancouver on November
       show appreciation and demonstrate    28 to provide a business update and
       Viterra’s customer focus and desire to   discuss pertinent industry topics,
       improve our business model.          followed by tours of the Port of Vancouver   Grower Forum group in Vancouver.
                                            and the Cascadia port terminal.



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