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Corporate Governance COMPLIANCE WITH SEC DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS c. Disclose Dangote Cement’s policies, plans and strategy of addressing and managing the impact of HIV/AIDS, malaria and other serious diseases on the Company’s employees and their families; • We have a policy on HIV/AIDs, which will be applicable and implemented across the Company and all subsidiaries. • We do not discriminate against staff with HIV/AIDs or any other ill health. Periodic medical tests are conducted on staff and all ailing staff are treated in the company’s in-plant medical clinic or referred to company retained hospitals. They are allowed to return to their duties as soon as they are fit in line with a medical report. d. Application, in Dangote Cement’s operations, of options with the most benefit or least damage to the environment, particularly for companies operating in disadvantaged regions or in regions with delicate ecology in order to minimize environmental impact of the Company’s operations; • We will ensure that the adverse impact of its operations is minimal on the environment. • Our plants are designed to perform at better than European standards of emissions, dust control and noise abatement. As outlined elsewhere in this report, we plan to introduce global standards of sustainability reporting from the beginning of 2017, so that we measure and disclose key variables such as CO2 emissions, dust control and water usage. • We believe our focus on environmental care will bring advantages as African countries increasingly impose stronger regulations to protect the environment, thus obliging other operators to invest more in pollution control. e. The nature and extent of employment equity and gender policies and practices, especially as they relate to the executive level opportunities; • We are developing a gender–balanced and inclusive work environment where diverse talent can thrive and contribute to superior business results. • There is gender employment equity in the company especially at the executive level. There are no discriminatory gender policies and practices. • In line with Company policy, the organisation has equal regard for all its employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sex or ethnic background. • Suitability for the job position or advancement in the organisation shall be based purely on qualification and merit, job knowledge, relevant experience, analytical/practical skills, good conduct and character, sincerity, hardworking nature and leadership qualities amongst other relevant requirements. Annual Report 2016 131

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