29th April 2014

To our stakeholders:

I am pleased to confirm that Almond Air & Logistics Ltd reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.

In this annual Communication on Progress, we describe our actions to continually improve the integration of the Global Compact and its principles into our business strategy, culture and daily operations. We also commit to share this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

Yours Sincerely,

Ahmed Mahat Kuno
Financial Director

CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS
As a responsible business enterprise and corporate citizen, we strive to ensure we conduct our affairs to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism in every respect without exception at all times. Every employee and Director of Almond Air & Logistics Ltd is expected and required to assess every business decision and every action on behalf of the organization in light whether it is right, legal and fair.
The following are our policies of our code to meet our expectations:

Personal integrity
We ensure our employees are of high personal integrity devout from any criminal record.

Gifts and entertainment
We ensure we do not accept, offer or give, directly or indirectly gifts, entertainment or other
benefits of value from our potential customers, suppliers, employees or others doing or seeking
opportunity to do business with us. This will be reasonably be construed to influence the behaviours
of our staff. We advise our employees to consider the circumstances, nature and timing of the gift.

Excessive personal Debt
Employees are expected to responsibly manage their personal finances. If any employee is found
to having personal financial difficulties, he or she should discuss with his relevant authority at the
company. We offer also financial counselling to regain over control of their personal situation.

Alcohol and substance abuse
Almond is committed to providing a work and business environment that is free of alcohol and
drug abuse.

Child Labour:
No use or support of child labour, policies and written procedures for remediation of children found
to be working in situation, provide adequate financial and other support to enable such children to
attend school and employment of young workers conditional.

Forced and Compulsory Labour
No use or support for forced or compulsory labour. No required 'deposits' - financial or otherwise, no
withholding salary, benefits, property or documents to force personnel to continue work,
personnel right to leave premises after workday; personnel free to terminate their employment;
and neither use nor support for human trafficking.

Health and Safety
Provide a safe and healthy workplace; prevent potential occupational accidents; appoint senior
manager to ensure OSH, instruction on OSH for all personnel, system to detect, avoid, respond to
risks, record all accidents, provide personal protection equipment and medical attention in event of
work-related injury, remove, reduce risks to new and expectant mothers, hygiene- toilet, potable
water, sanitary food storage, decent dormitories- clean, safe, meet basic needs and workers right to
remove from imminent danger.

Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining
Respect the right to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively. All personnel are free to:
organize trade unions of their choice and bargain collectively with their employer. A company shall
respect right to organize unions & bargain collectively not interfere in workers' organizations or
collective bargaining inform personnel of these rights & freedom from retaliation. Where law
restricts rights, allow workers to freely elect representatives; ensure no discrimination against
personnel engaged in worker’s organizations and ensure representatives access to workers at the
workplace.

Discrimination
No discrimination based on race, national or social origin, caste, birth, religion, disability, gender,
sexual orientation, union membership, political opinions and age. No discrimination in hiring,
remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination, and retirement. No interference with
exercise of personnel tenets or practices; prohibition of threatening, abusive, exploitative, coercive
behaviour at workplace or company facilities. No pregnancy or virginity tests under any
circumstances.

Disciplinary Practices
Treat all personnel with dignity and respect. Zero tolerance of corporal punishment, mental or
physical abuse of personnel and no harsh or inhumane treatment.

Working Hours
Compliance with laws & industry standards; normal workweek, not including overtime, shall not
exceed 48 hours; 1 day off following every 6 consecutive work days, with some exceptions.
Overtime is voluntary, not regular, not more than 12 hours per week; required overtime only if
negotiated in CBA.

Remuneration
Respect right of personnel to living wage; all workers paid at least legal minimum wage; wages
sufficient to meet basic needs & provide discretionary income; deductions not for disciplinary
purposes, with some exceptions; wages and benefits clearly communicated to workers; paid in
convenient manner – cash or check form; overtime paid at premium rate; prohibited use of labour only contracting, short-term contracts, and false apprenticeship schemes to avoid legal obligations to personnel.

Management Systems
Facilities seeking to gain and maintain certification must go beyond simple compliance to
integrate the standard into their management systems and practices.

Almond Air & Logistics undertakes training of employees on Human Right issues and allocates responsibilities to the various persons in the company for the protection of Human Rights within the company. Also has guidelines supporting Human Rights which every employee is required to know and follow.

Almond Air & Logistics prides itself in having policies in place and employees who uphold Human Rights and has not had any incidents of Human Rights violations or investigations,legal cases and fines related to Human Rights.

Child Labour:
No use or support of child labour, policies and written procedures for remediation of children found
to be working in situation, provide adequate financial and other support to enable such children to
attend school and employment of young workers conditional.

Forced and Compulsory Labour:
No use or support for forced or compulsory labour. No required 'deposits' - financial or otherwise, no
withholding salary, benefits, property or documents to force personnel to continue work,
personnel right to leave premises after workday; personnel free to terminate their employment;
and neither use nor support for human trafficking.

Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining:
Respect the right to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively. All personnel are free to:
organize trade unions of their choice and bargain collectively with their employer. A company shall
respect right to organize unions & bargain collectively not interfere in workers' organizations or
collective bargaining inform personnel of these rights & freedom from retaliation. Where law
restricts rights, allow workers to freely elect representatives; ensure no discrimination against
personnel engaged in worker’s organizations and ensure representatives access to workers at the
workplace.

Discrimination:
No discrimination based on race, national or social origin, caste, birth, religion, disability, gender,
sexual orientation, union membership, political opinions and age. No discrimination in hiring,
remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination, and retirement. No interference with
exercise of personnel tenets or practices; prohibition of threatening, abusive, exploitative, coercive
behaviour at workplace or company facilities. No pregnancy or virginity tests under any
circumstances.

Disciplinary Practices:
Treat all personnel with dignity and respect. Zero tolerance of corporal punishment, mental or
physical abuse of personnel and no harsh or inhumane treatment.

Working Hours:
Compliance with laws & industry standards; normal workweek, not including overtime, shall not
exceed 48 hours; 1 day off following every 6 consecutive work days, with some exceptions.
Overtime is voluntary, not regular, not more than 12 hours per week; required overtime only if
negotiated in CBA.

Remuneration:
Respect right of personnel to living wage; all workers paid at least legal minimum wage; wages
sufficient to meet basic needs & provide discretionary income; deductions not for disciplinary
purposes, with some exceptions; wages and benefits clearly communicated to workers; paid in
convenient manner – cash or check form; overtime paid at premium rate; prohibited use of labour only contracting, short-term contracts, and false apprenticeship schemes to avoid legal obligations to personnel.

Almond is committed to protecting the health and safety of all our employees while they are at work. We have developed a health and safety policy management system that is integrated with all our organization activities. All our employees have a responsibility to work safely, to take all reasonable care for their own health and safety, and consider the safety of other people too.
We are committed to the following guidelines:
• We ensure we comply with all health and safety laws, regulations and standards.
• Implement risk management systems which are relevant and suitable for the organizations’ risk exposure, as well as identify, promote and continuously improve health and safety performance.
• We will ensure we are providing safe plant and equipment, for controlled work.
Almond will strive to implement and maintain these systems, inclusive of standards, policies and procedures. These standards will be monitored regularly to ensure their integrity and effectiveness.

Treat all personnel with dignity and respect. Zero tolerance of corporal punishment, mental or
physical abuse of personnel and no harsh or inhumane treatment.

Compliance with laws & industry standards; normal workweek, not including overtime, shall not
exceed 48 hours; 1 day off following every 6 consecutive work days, with some exceptions.
Overtime is voluntary, not regular, not more than 12 hours per week; required overtime only if
negotiated in CBA

Almond Air & Logistics Ltd team involves of male and female,different ethnic groups in both our Somalia and Kenya offices and the lowest age limit is 18 years.

Incidents of violations would be handled by the senior management under the disciplinary clause and the employee found in violation dealt with accordingly.

So far we have not had any cases of violations nor had and investigations,legal cases,rulings or fines brought against the company.

The company is fully committed to meeting its customers' energy needs in a manner consistent with a clean environment. We believe it is both good business practice and our duty to protect the natural and cultural resources of the communities we serve. In keeping with this belief, it is our policy to conduct our business in an environmentally responsible manner that protects the public, our employees, and the earth that we all share.
In addition to complying with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, we commit to:
• We endeavor to proactively ensure safe and clean environment.
• We aim to ensure we conserve natural resources by minimizing the use of natural resources and by using cycle product whenever possible.
• We strive to achieve waste free production services to avoid polluting land Air and Water.
• We ensure all our employees are aware of their environmental responsibility and provide proper training to them,
• We ensure our suppliers who work with us maintain high environmental standards.
• We will review our annual policy and seek continual improvement in our environmental performance.
• Make environmental concerns an integral part of our planning and decision making process and commit sufficient resources to implement effective environmental programs.
• Practice sound environmental stewardship of all company-owned facilities and properties and all natural and cultural resources under our management.
• Educate employees to be accountable for environmental stewardship and encourage them to seek innovative ways to improve the environmental aspects of our operations.
• Avoid, minimize, and mitigate any adverse environmental impacts caused by our operations where possible.
• Maintain open channels of communication with our customers, employees, government agencies, public officials, the media and the public to meet their information needs in regard to energy and environmental issues.

• Participate with government agencies and others in framing responsible laws, regulations and standards affecting the community, the workplace and the environment.
• Continually improve our environmental programs.
• Promote the efficient use of energy and natural resources through cost-effective conservation and energy management programs.
• Ensure the proper handling and disposal of all wastes, and minimize their creation while pursuing opportunities to prevent pollution and recycle and reuse waste materials.
• Support research and development of programs and technologies aimed at minimizing the environmental impacts of our operations.
Evaluate our environmental performance through periodic reviews and audits to ensure that our conduct is consistent with these principles

The company raises awareness on environmental protection. It also has programmes to help reduce waste management,conserve water and electricity such as use of eco sustainable toilets in their office that conserve all the mentioned and break down the waste to organic fertilizer that is safe to handle and use.

The company has no legal cases,rulings,investigations or fines brought about due to lack of adhering to environmental principles.
It has also undertaken to the use of eco sustainable toilets in their offices that require no water and no electricity and whose waste is converted into organic fertilizer.

We ensure our employees are of high personal integrity devout from any criminal record.

We ensure we do not accept, offer or give, directly or indirectly gifts, entertainment or other
benefits of value from our potential customers, suppliers, employees or others doing or seeking
opportunity to do business with us. This will be reasonably be construed to influence the behaviours
of our staff. We advise our employees to consider the circumstances, nature and timing of the gift.

Employees are expected to responsibly manage their personal finances. If any employee is found
to having personal financial difficulties, he or she should discuss with his relevant authority at the
company. We offer also financial counselling to regain over control of their personal situation to help avoid them falling into irregular business practices eg. bribery, theft etc.

Conducts such as bribery, money laundering, theft, fraud and irregular business practices are strictly prohibited and employees caught engaging in such will face the full consequences of their actions and where necessary full force of the law in the practicing country.

Almond Air & Logistics Ltd undertakes to raise awareness about the company's policy regarding anti-corruption,bribery,extortion etc through internal communication reminding them of the importance of being people of high integrity and maintaining standards and ground to deal with the vices.

Employees caught breaking and going against the anti-corruption policy and is involved in any form of it such as bribery would be dealt with accordingly and ultimately face dismissal and where relevant in case of legal cases they shall face the full force of the law in accordance to the country of operation.
So far the company has not had any investigations,legal cases,rulings or fines brought upon it by events related to corruption and bribery.