We are constantly improving the nutrition profile of our recipes Research and Innovation has improved our products in order to address health issues 41% of volumes sold in 2020 are fortified products (3) 2 examples among others (2) Danone Nutritional Targets 2020 (3) % of sales volumes having a fortified nutrient. Scope: Essential dairy products business and products for children under 3 years of volumes are in line with Nutritional Targets 2020(2) 86% We are constantly improving the nutrition profile of our recipes To maintain continuous nutritional improvement across its products, Danone has deployed comprehensive nutritional targets since 2005. The Nutritional Targets published in 2016 and revised in 2019 serve as reference for our Commitment #1. These targets cover product categories that Danone currently manufactures and sells. They are operational objectives for product renovation and innovation. They are based on nutrition science, and take into account technical feasibility, and the consumer acceptance journey. Nutritional criteria for plant-based products have been included in the updated version (december 2019). As a result, this year, plant-based products have not been assessed with regards to Commitment#1. The Research and Innovation center has improved our products to address health issues. It is a key partner. It underpins Danone’s strategy. It enables the company to offer a wide variety of products to respond to different diets, consumption needs and situations. It is also central to developing its One Planet. One Health frame of action as its mission is to prepare for the future with a focus on major scientific and technological challenges such as microbiota and biotics, plant-based matrices and new sources of protein, naturalness and organic, packaging and beyond plastic, perceived sweetness and taste, the development of allergies, nutrition and hydration and healthy ageing. Further details about Research and Innovation’s strategy and activities are available in the (chapters 2.4 and 3.1) and at . danone.com 2020 Registration Document We achieved a lot in 5 years. In dairy products, several subsidiaries made huge efforts to reach targets, among which Mexico: 16.5% of the volumes from products was in line with our nutritional targets in 2014. In 2020, it reached 75.6% meaning +59% improvement in a 4-year period 100% of volumes from infant milk and follow on formula is in line with our nutritional targets 100% of volumes from young child formula is on target for sugar 98% of volumes from low-sugar beverages are at or below 5 g/100 ml sugar content 2016 2020 16.5% 76% Spain Health context: Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency is a global health issue that afflicts more than one billion children and adults worldwide. This deficiency is associated with a myriad of acute and chronic illnesses. In Spain, 94% of the population have reported intakes below 80% of the daily intake recommendations at a national level, figure that represents 93% when referring to the European reference values(1). Due to the COVID crisis and following a period of lockdowns, deficiencies will increase. Action: The Vitalinea range (fat and sugar free) has been relaunched with more vitamin D fortification. The consumption of 2 products covers 100% of the recommended daily needs (RDA) in vitamin D. The Actimel range has also been fortified at 33% RDA. (1) Holick, 2017; Nutrients 2017, 9 (2), 168 Africa Health context: - 60% of children and 40% of women suffer from anaemia in Africa. - 50% of anaemia is due to iron deficiency that could lead to impaired growth and cognitive development, and compromised immunity. - A suitable diet during infancy and pregnancy can prevent iron deficiency. Action: - We design products locally with meaningful nutritional solutions to better reduce vitamin and mineral deficiencies through gut health, such as the use of prebiotics for better iron absorption. - We fortifiy products that target children but also women at a reproductive age because untreated iron deficiency in pregnancy can result in complications for the mother and the fetus. For example, FanPrime in Nigeria is an affordable, culturally-relevant and sustainable fortified bar, sold through a unique street vendor network, which plays a key role in education. - We conduct training for healthcare professionals and awareness programs in schools and health centers. A few examples are: “One Day” in South Africa, ”5x5” in Egypt or “Sehaty fi taghdiati” in Morocco. Impact: Through a program launched by Danone and the Foundation for Child Nutrition, fortified milk Nutrilait was distributed daily to about 23,500 children in Morocco. A study showed that the daily consumption of 1 serving of Nutrilait (200 ml covers 30% of the recommended daily intake of calcium, vitamins A, D3, iron and iodine) reduced the prevalence of iron deficiency by 27%. Teachers also noticed improved concentration levels, less drop-outs and better academic performance(1). (1) Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism; 2015, Article ID 690954.