DSM Conflict Minerals Policy Statement

DSM is a corporate entity based in Canada and supports a “Conflict Minerals” free supply chain.

DSM takes efforts to avoid use in its suppliers to use the OECD Due Diligence Guidance (available at https://mneguidelines.oecd.or/mining.htm) as part of the due diligence process to determine the source and chain of custody of the conflict minerals in the assemblies, parts or components supplied to DSM.

DSM sources 3TG minerals indirectly and uses reasonable commercial efforts to investigate and determine the source of ‘Conflict Minerals’. To support these efforts, DSM uses the RMI Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) and rely upon the RMAP Smelter Database and RCOI information.

DSM, to the best of its knowledge, represents and certifies that it does not receive any materials or products containing cassiterite (tin), coltan (tantalum), wolframite (tungsten) or gold (known as “3TG minerals”) sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo or adjoining countries (known as “Covered Countries”).

We provide copies of such declarations to customers upon request.

The DSM Conflict Minerals Policy is part of our broader responsibility to ensure ethical supply chains. By requiring suppliers to certify the origins of their materials, we help reduce the risk of contributing to armed conflict or human rights violations.

DSM expects all suppliers to align with international best practices for responsible sourcing. This includes:

• Providing completed CMRT documentation.

• Demonstrating use of validated smelters and refiners.

• Maintaining transparency throughout the supply chain.

Conflict-free sourcing helps DSM protect human rights and support global ethical initiatives. It also ensures that we provide customers with trusted, reliable products while contributing to industry-wide accountability and transparency.