Avantis: Social Impact

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Our Social Impact

Avantis is committed to operating in an environmentally sustainable manner, that respects and benefits our community, employees and trading partners.

Safety

There is no more important resource than our employees. Avantis is committed to the health and safety of its employees, neighbors, and business partners. We live this commitment every day by complying with applicable health and safety laws, conducting training, improving work procedures, and other requirements to safely and consistently improve in the health and safety management of our products, operations, and services.

Ethics

We appreciate that our reputation for integrity is our most valuable asset and is directly related to the conduct of our employees. Avantis adheres to the highest legal and ethical standards applicable in our business and, as such, conducts business in the strict observance of both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws. In addition,

Employees must never use their position with the Company, or any of its clients, for private gain, to advance personal interests or to obtain favors or benefits.

All employees are treated with respect, dignity and compassion and paid a fair wage. Violence in the workplace is not tolerated.

Any discrimination, harassment or retaliation is unacceptable in the workplace, work related settings or employee social media posts.

Avantis prohibits and has a zero tolerance policy for the use of child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking.

Avantis is committed to legal and regulatory compliance including all applicable antitrust and competition laws; it requires its employees to avoid situations that may present a conflict of interest.

Community

Sharing is caring. Whether it is donating hand sanitizer to local fire department houses or making a global impact by donating to organizations like Ten by Three, Avantis is committed to sharing its time, talent and treasure for the betterment of our local and global community.

Charities We Support:

Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) – inspires students, engages educators, and strengthens communities to build a better world through the science of chemistry.

Boys and Girls Club – provides voluntary after school programs for young people.

Family Forward Missouri – moves vulnerable children in the direction of hope by delivering comprehensive therapeutic and educational services to support biological, foster, and adoptive families.

St. Louis Fire Department – provides emergency medical services, fire cause determination, fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous materials mitigation, and rescue services.

Ten by Three – focused on reducing poverty in developing countries.

Continuous Improvement

Avantis is devoted to high quality manufacturing, distribution and service of food ingredients. We maintain a management system for quality assurance as part of our ISO 9001:2015 certification. Avantis is committed to continuous improvement as part of its Responsible Distribution compliance program under the National Association of Chemical Distributors.

Diversity

Avantis values diversity of national origin, veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, age, physical or mental disability. We believe each of our employees’ unique attributes contributes to a broader perspective and makes Avantis a better company.

Sustainability/Environment

Sustainability/
Environment

Avantis is committed to the protection of the environment and natural resources. We believe everyone is entitled to clean air and clean water. We strive to consistently reduce our environmental impact while fostering sustainability through waste minimization and continual implementation of operational efficiencies in our manufacturing, storage and transportation operations