Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture. Dr. Juan Gonzalez Valero Head Public Policy and Sustainability

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1 Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture Dr. Juan Gonzalez Valero Head Public Policy and Sustainability IFAJ Press Tour Food Security, Free Trade and Sustainability Kaltbach, Switzerland, September 25, 2017

2 Who we are A leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. World-class science and innovative crop solutions. 28,000 people in over 90 countries working to transform how crops are grown. Committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. 90 countries 107 production and supply sites 119 research and development sites 27,810 employees 2

3 Syngenta offers tailored agronomic solutions Thinking like a grower 3

4 What are the challenges for farmers depend on agriculture for a living Grow more crops while using less water and inputs Cope with volatile weather, floods and drought Satisfy consumers changing tastes Meet rising demand for more food of higher quality Adopt new technology Invest to make the farm more productive Pass on a passion for farming to the next generation 4

5 We are integrating technologies Lawn and Garden With the broadest portfolio in the industry 5

6 Innovative technology serving people and land improving farm productivity Technology reducing agriculture s environmental footprint People Land Rural economies building rural prosperity 6

7 The Good Growth Plan We ve made six commitments to help grow more food using fewer resources, while protecting nature, and at the same time helping people in rural communities live better lives More food Less waste More biodiversity Less degradation More health Less poverty Make crops more efficient Rescue more farmland Help biodiversity flourish Empower smallholders Help people stay safe Look after every worker Increase average productivity of the world s major crops by 20% without using more land, water or inputs Improve the fertility of 10 million hectares of farmland on the brink of degradation Enhance biodiversity on 5 million hectares of farmland Reach 20 million smallholders and enable them to increase productivity by 50% Train 20 million farm workers on labor safety, especially in developing countries Strive for fair labor conditions throughout our entire supply chain network One planet. Six commitments. 7

8 Corporate commitments relevant to society Our six Good Growth Plan commitments help us quantify how we contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals set out in the United Nations Agenda

9 Turning commitments into achievements Our progress so far... 8% productivity increase on smallholder farms 4.3 million hectares benefit from soil conservation 4.9 million hectares benefit from biodiversity measures 16.6 million smallholders reached in million people trained on labor safety 82% of suppliers in our Fair Labor programs Data quality Full transparency through open data 9

10 Building bridges Endorsement through Partnerships Independent data collection Best practices in sustainability reporting Transparency, sharing, integration 10

11 Theory of change to 11

12 Breakthrough ideas and achievements come from collaborating beyond boundaries Complementary technologies Research and Development Strategic collaborations Better and safer farming practices Food value chain 12

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14 Backup slides 14

15 What s the real impact? An integrated soil, nutrient and crop management solution for fields vulnerable to erosion and soil degradation Help raise yields, cut costs, improve soil, biodiversity and water management Modular offer with technical and financial solutions 15

16 What s the real impact? Providing habitat and nutrition for bees and other pollinators Protecting soil and water On marginal and less productive farm areas Scale up built on 10 years experience 16

17 What s the real impact? Camcoa 300, Yiri+ Learning Centers Demonstration fields Crop protection application trainings Safe use and stewardship trainings Facilitated access to finance and inputs Access to market and commercial opportunities 17