Responsible Political Engagement and Lobbying Policy

This policy explains how Double Dutch Ltd approaches lobbying, political activity and participation in collective initiatives. Our aim is to ensure that any use of our voice or resources is transparent, responsible and consistent with our purpose and commitments to people and the planet.

1. Purpose and scope

This policy applies to Double Dutch Ltd, its directors, employees and representatives when acting on behalf of the company. Personal political activity undertaken in an individual's own time and without company resources is outside its scope.

2. Current position

As at the effective date of this policy, Double Dutch does not make political contributions and does not undertake lobbying for narrow commercial or political advantage. We may participate in responsible industry, policy or collective initiatives that advance positive social or environmental outcomes and align with our purpose.

3. Principles for political engagement

If Double Dutch engages in lobbying, policy advocacy or related public affairs activity in future, we will:

• act only in support of clearly defined social, environmental or responsible-business outcomes that are consistent with our public purpose;

• use credible evidence and communicate the scope and limitations of our position accurately;

• comply with applicable lobbying, political-finance, anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws;

• obtain appropriate approval from the Leadership Team or Board before committing company funds or making a formal policy representation; and

• keep sufficient records to support transparent disclosure and review.

4. Political contributions

Double Dutch does not use company funds, products, services or other resources to support political parties, candidates or election campaigns. Any change to this position would require prior Board approval and public disclosure.

5. Trade associations and collective initiatives

Double Dutch may join trade associations, coalitions or collaborative initiatives for learning, networking, industry improvement or positive social and environmental action. We will review material memberships annually and seek reasonable information about lobbying or policy activity undertaken in our name or funded through our membership fees.

Where an organisation takes a material position that conflicts with our purpose, human-rights commitments or environmental goals, we will raise the concern, seek correction or clarification and reconsider our participation where appropriate.

6. Transparency and oversight

The Leadership Team is responsible for maintaining records of relevant activity, expenditure, political contributions and material memberships. Double Dutch will review the policy annually and will make appropriate public disclosures, including a nil disclosure where no relevant activity or expenditure has occurred.

7. Raising a concern

Employees and external stakeholders may raise concerns about possible breaches through the contact details published on the Double Dutch website. Reports made in good faith will be handled respectfully and without retaliation. Concerns will be assessed and escalated to the Board where appropriate.