16 We engage with our key stakeholders to identify topics of importance to inform decisions on issues that matter to our business. Information on our key business decisions and any resulting stakeholder engagement can be found in our Pentland Brands Section 172 statement here. Materiality framework Importance to external stakeholders Importance to internal stakeholders Important Important Extremely important Extremely important 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M S H T P B U N A E F O Q C K D I R J G L A Ethical working conditions B Carbon reduction C Helping consumers to live a sustainable lifestyle D Manufacturing waste E Use of sustainable materials F Sustainable packaging G Diversity and inclusion H Transparency in supply chain I Governance J Supporting our communities K Chemical use L Microfibres M Employee engagement N Safety of products O Climate change impacts (extreme weather/availability resource) P Renewable energy Q Water use in production R Economic/political impacts S Impact on biodiversity T Circular economy and new business models U Responsible purchasing practices Pentland Brands materiality assessment