Corporate Vision March 2017

CORPORATE VISION / March 2017 107 , Monsanto is a sustainable agriculture company. It delivers agricultural products that support farmers all around the world. Power to the People The firm is focused on empowering farmers—large and small—to produce more from their land while conserving more of the world’s natural resources such as water and energy. Monsanto does this with its leading seed brands in crops like corn, cotton, oilseeds and fruits and vegetables. It is also produce leading in ‘in-the-seed’ trait technologies for farmers, which are aimed at protecting their yield, supporting their on-farm efficiency and reducing their on- farm costs. Monsanto strives to make its products available to farmers throughout the world by broadly licensing its seed and trait technologies to other companies. In addition to the seeds and traits business, the firm also manufactures Roundup® branded herbicides and other herbicides used by farmers, consumers and lawn and garden professionals. Monsanto could not exist without farmers. They are its customers and the lifeblood of the company. More importantly, they are the support system of the world’s economy, working day in and day out to feed, clothe and provide energy for the world. At the heart of Monsanto is a very clear and principled code of conduct – one that it expects all employees, contractors and management to live by every day. The firm operates under a genuine value system - its pledge - which demonstrates integrity, respect, ethical behaviour, perspective and honesty as a foundation for everything it does. A key part of fulfilling the promise of the Monsanto value system is by engaging communities in a significant and positive manner. Not only does the firm work hard to support the family farmer in a variety of ways, but it also: • provides extensive educational programs – particularly in science and agriculture – for students around the world • funds numerous research grants for graduate students • works in partnership with government bodies, non- profit agencies and advocacy groups to make agriculture more sustainable People around the world depend on agriculture and the hard work of farmers for their most basic needs. With global population expected to grow by 40 percent in the next few decades, agriculture will need to become more productive and more sustainable in order to keep pace with rapidly increasing demands. Sustainable agriculture is at the core of Monsanto. It is are committed to developing the technologies that enable farmers to produce more crops while conserving more of the natural resources that are essential to their success. Producing more. Conserving more. Improving lives. That’s sustainable agriculture. And that’s what Monsanto is all about. “As an agricultural and technology company committed to human rights, we have a unique opportunity to protect and advance human rights. We have a responsibility to consider not only how our business can benefit consumers, farmers, and food processors, but how it can protect the human rights of both Monsanto’s employees and our business partners’ employees.” — Hugh Grant, Monsanto, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Monsanto is notable for its involvement in high-profile lawsuits, as both plaintiff and defendant. It defended lawsuits mostly over its products’ health and environmental effects. Monsanto used the courts to defend its patents, particularly in agricultural biotechnology. As well as litigation, the Law Team covers the areas of Intellectual Property; Regulatory; Environmental; and International Policy. The Monsanto Law Team is recognised as world class and has won several awards for its work. The Law Team’s business strategy includes five core competencies to help it achieve its goal, these being: innovation and foresight; courage and candor; results orientation; agility; and relationships and networks. K Company: Monsanto Company Name: Hugh Grant, Monsanto, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Web Address: www.monsanto.com Address: 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63167 Telephone: (314) 694-1000 BLA16003