AAK

Environmental & Social Information • Nov 24, 2011

24 November 2011

Press release:

Responsible Growth – AAK publishes new sustainability report

AAK is pleased to announce the publishing of the company's new sustainability report – a transparent presentation of the AAK Group's objectives, initiatives and activities relating to corporate social responsibility (CSR).

• As the world's leading supplier of speciality vegetable oils and fats, at AAK we are very aware of our responsibility to source, handle, produce and deliver our products in the most efficient and sustainable manner as we strive to meet our strategic goals, says President and CEO Arne Frank.

AAK is committed to integrating sustainability in all its activities, and endeavour to initiate and participate in win-win projects that benefit surroundings. Combined, the Annual Report and the Sustainability Report present a full and transparent picture of AAK, including economic, environmental and social performance. The Sustainability Report covers the entire AAK organisation, including production plants, administrative offices, sales offices and sourcing operations. Throughout the report, top managers share their thoughts and insights in relation to their specific areas of responsibility, and AAK colleagues share stories on some of the many sustainability initiatives.

• We will continue to drive responsible growth. With sustainability on top of our agenda, we are convinced that even better years lie ahead of us. Our responsible approach is building strong capabilities for sustainable growth into new markets, countries and cultures, concludes President and CEO Arne Frank.

The report is available in Swedish and English as a PDF file at AAK's website, www.aak.com, and as a printed report, which can be obtained by writing to comm@aak.com.

For further information, please contact:

Anne Mette Olesen Fredrik Nilsson VP HR, Communications and CSR Head of Investor Relations Phone: +46 40 627 83 14 Phone: +46 40 627 83 34 Mobile: +46 708 39 93 14 Mobile: +46 708 95 22 21

AarhusKarlshamn is the world's leading producer of high value-added speciality vegetable fats. These fats are characterized by a high technological content and are used as substitute for butter-fat and cocoa butter, transfree solutions for fillings in chocolate and confectionery products, and in the cosmetics industry. AarhusKarlshamn has production facilities in Denmark, Mexico, the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, Uruguay and the US. The company is organised in three Business Areas; Food Ingredients, Chocolate and Confectionery Fats and Technical Products & Feed. Further information on AarhusKarlshamn can be found on the company's website www.aak.com.

SWEDEN

AarhusKarlshamn AB Phone +46 40 627 8300 info@aak.com 556669-2850 Jungmansgatgan 12 Fax +46 40 627 83 11 www.aak.com SE5566692850001

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