Material Topics and Materiality Matrix

A sustainability approach aligned with SDGs

For the 2022–2023–2024 period, the material topics set was developed based on past analyses and updated stakeholder views, with stakeholder expectations, sectoral and global trends, and risk and opportunity analyses being incorporated into the management’s strategic perspective. While the topics from previous reporting periods were expanded in terms of scope and significance, sustainability focus areas were clarified, new topics were added, and existing topics were restructured according to current requirements. Thus, a balanced structure that covers environmental, social, governance and economic aspects has been derived and focal points in various areas, such as climate change, digital transformation, circular economy, food safety, inclusiveness, ethical values and corporate governance, have been strengthened.

Prioritization Analysis and Classification
Inputs from stakeholders have been analysed and evaluated from the perspective of the company’s sustainability goals and long-term strategies to create a “Materiality Matrix.”

During this analysis, topics were discussed both in terms of their impact on Aromsa’s business processes and their significance in the eyes of stakeholders. As a result, three separate categories have been defined: Very High Priority, High Priority and Priority. The material topics identified have also been linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Thus, an integrated alignment has been achieved between the global sustainability agenda and Aromsa’s local and sectoral priorities.

Aromsa

Aromsa’s Core Sustainability Principles

1Product Quality and Food Safety

2R&D, Innovation and Digital Transformation

3Customer Satisfaction and Experience

4Combating Climate Change

Very High Priority Topics

5Operational Excellence and Business Continuity

6Water and Wastewater Management

7Sustainable Value Chain Management

8Effective Energy Management

9Business Ethics, Legal Compliance and Transparency

10Occupational Health and Safety

11Responsible Raw Material Sourcing

12Proactive Risk and Crisis Management

High Priority Topics

13Sustainable Financial Performance

14Employee Loyalty and Satisfaction

15Waste Management and Circular Economy

16Talent Management and Employee Development

17Sustainable Emission Management and Decarbonization

18Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion

19Corporate Governance

20Skilled Workforce and Local Employment

Priority Topics

21Biodiversity and Soil Conservation

22Data Privacy and Security

23Human Rights

24Reducing Food Waste

25Stakeholder Communication

26Fair Remuneration and Decent Working Conditions

27Corporate Citizenship

28Chemical Management

29Emergency Preparedness and Action Plan

Significance for Stakeholders Significance for Aromsa Very High Priority Topics Aromsa’s Core Sustainability Principles High Priority Topics Priority Topics Environmental Social Economic Governance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 14 22 15 23 16 24 17 25 18 26 19 27 20 28 29