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IPC COMMUNITY 81 SUMMER 2023 And now a word from... Barjouth Aguilar Flex (EMS company) Why is your company's sustainability mission so important? Our vision at Flex is to be the most trusted global technology, supply chain, and manufac- turing solutions partner to improve the world. We believe that sustainability, including envi- ronmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), is essential to bringing that vision to life. Through our 2030 sustainability strategy, we're focused on minimizing our environ- mental impact; investing in our communities; advancing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all; partnering with our customers and suppliers to help mitigate value chain emissions; and driving ethical and ESG-focused practices with strong transpar- ency. As a diversified, global manufacturer, we recognize the importance of taking a compre- hensive approach to sustainability and doing our part to help address broader environmen- tal and social challenges as we pursue our pur- pose—make great products for our customers that create value and improve people's lives. What's on the agenda for initial leadership council projects for the rest of this year? The materiality exercise is on the agenda, which analyzes members' materiality assess- ments and areas of focus. The aim is to create an assessment that is reflective of common industry and stakeholder priori- ties, so we can align to and work toward addressing shared sustainability ambitions. We're also taking advantage of sub-groups within the council, such as supply chain and scope 3 emissions, where we can invite com- pany subject matter experts to share knowl- edge and explore ways for further collabora- tion. What led you to joining IPC's leadership council? The IPC Leadership Council is an opportuni- ty to discuss industry-specific sustainability challenges and, more importantly, identify scalable solutions. I look forward to sharing best practices and collaborating alongside other leaders to better promote sustainability across our respective companies and the industry. The aim is to create an assessment that is reflective of common industry and stakeholder priorities... IPC COMMUNITY 81 SUMMER 2023