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Syngenta AG - Water Security 2019

W0. Introduction

W0.1

(W0.1) Give a general description of and introduction to your organization.

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agricultural input companies with about 28,000 employees in some 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential tolife. Syngenta uses its expertise in plant breeding, crop protection and seed care to deliver solutions designed to bring plant potential to life.

Whether they grow corn or rice, vegetables or flowers, farmers around the world trust Syngenta to help them produce healthy, premium crops and minimize the use ofprecious natural resources. We contribute to addressing the global challenge of food security and feeding a growing population by increasing yields through technology,improving crop quality, helping farmers use natural resources more efficiently and creating benefits for rural communities. We also encourage farmers to adopt conservationagriculture practices, which help them optimize water use, increase soil water holding capacity, reduce water runoff and build crop resilience to changing weather patterns.

At the heart of our contribution is The Good Growth Plan, our six commitments to address critical challenges the world faces to achieve food security. Our business – and theworld’s food security – depend on sustainable natural resources, healthy ecosystems and thriving rural communities. Which is why we cooperate with industry partners,governments and NGOs to support the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Through our world-class science, broad portfolio, leading crop solutions and strong presence in all agricultural markets, we are uniquely positioned to help growers around theworld to grow more from less.

W-CH0.1a

(W-CH0.1a) Which activities in the chemical sector does your organization engage in?Specialty organic chemicalsOther, please specify (seed production)

W0.2

(W0.2) State the start and end date of the year for which you are reporting data.

Start date End date

Reporting year October 1 2017 September 30 2018

W0.3

(W0.3) Select the countries/regions for which you will be supplying data.AlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBangladeshBelarusBelgiumBelizeBolivia (Plurinational State of)Bosnia and HerzegovinaBrazilBulgariaBurkina FasoCameroonCanadaChileChinaChina, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

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ColombiaCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEstoniaEthiopiaFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaGabonGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGuadeloupeGuatemalaHondurasHungaryIndiaIndonesiaIran (Islamic Republic of)IraqIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKuwaitKyrgyzstanLatviaLebanonLibyaLithuaniaLuxembourgMalawiMalaysiaMaliMaltaMauritiusMexicoMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigeriaNorwayOmanPakistanPanamaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRepublic of KoreaRepublic of MoldovaRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSingapore

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SlovakiaSloveniaSouth AfricaSpainSri LankaState of PalestineSudanSwazilandSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwan, Greater ChinaTajikistanThailandTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandUnited Republic of TanzaniaUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanViet NamYemenZambiaZimbabwe

W0.4

(W0.4) Select the currency used for all financial information disclosed throughout your response.USD

W0.5

(W0.5) Select the option that best describes the reporting boundary for companies, entities, or groups for which water impacts on your business are beingreported.Companies, entities or groups over which operational control is exercised

W0.6

(W0.6) Within this boundary, are there any geographies, facilities, water aspects, or other exclusions from your disclosure?Yes

W0.6a

(W0.6a) Please report the exclusions.

Exclusion Please explain

Very small sites and office activities The water consumption is insignificant (< 0.1 % of the total water consumption)

W1. Current state

W1.1

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(W1.1) Rate the importance (current and future) of water quality and water quantity to the success of your business.

Direct useimportancerating

Indirectuseimportancerating

Please explain

Sufficient amounts of goodquality freshwater availablefor use

Important Important Direct: * Use in production of certain seeds and flowers: important as water is essential to grow seeds and flowers * Use in sites manufacturing cropprotection products: not as important as water is mainly used for cleaning or cooling Indirect: * Seed supply farms: important for the production of seeds incontracted field production Based on the current business model and observed trends, we don’t expect the importance to change in the near future.

Sufficient amounts ofrecycled, brackish and/orproduced water availablefor use

Not veryimportant

Not veryimportant

No or very limited use of recycled, brackish and/or produced water Based on the current business model and observed trends, we don’t expect theimportance to change in the near future.

W1.2

(W1.2) Across all your operations, what proportion of the following water aspects are regularly measured and monitored?

% ofsites/facilities/operations

Please explain

Water withdrawals – total volumes 76-99 Large sites must report water withdrawals every year

Water withdrawals – volumes from waterstressed areas

26-50 Of the larger sites in water stressed catchments

Water withdrawals – volumes by source 76-99 Sites must report water withdrawals every year

Entrained water associated with your metals &mining sector activities - total volumes [onlymetals and mining sectors]

<Not Applicable> <Not Applicable>

Produced water associated with your oil & gassector activities - total volumes [only oil and gassector]

<Not Applicable> <Not Applicable>

Water withdrawals quality 51-75 Large sites control quality by standard parameters. This covers more than 90% of water withdrawals.

Water discharges – total volumes 51-75 Large sites must report their water discharges every year. For many sites, water discharge is done through municipal sewer systems,meaning that precise measurement is not possible.

Water discharges – volumes by destination 51-75 Large sites must report their water discharges every year. For many sites, water discharge is done through municipal sewer systems,meaning that precise measurement is not possible.

Water discharges – volumes by treatmentmethod

51-75 Large sites must report their water discharges every year. For many sites, water discharge is done through municipal sewer systems,meaning that precise measurement is not possible.

Water discharge quality – by standard effluentparameters

1-25 Large sites with specific Wastewater Treatment Plants control quality by standard effluent parameters. This covers more than 90% ofindustrial water. For many sites, water discharge is done through municipal sewer systems, meaning that precise measurement ofquality by standard effluent parameters is not possible. Quantity is not significant.

Water discharge quality – temperature 1-25 Part of the standard parameters in large sites with specific Wastewater Treatment Plants. This covers more than 90% of industrialwater.

Water consumption – total volume 76-99 Sites must report their detailed water consumption every year

Water recycled/reused 76-99 Sites must report the water reused every year

The provision of fully-functioning, safely managedWASH services to all workers

100% This is part of the Syngenta HSE policy

W1.2b

(W1.2b) What are the total volumes of water withdrawn, discharged, and consumed across all your operations, and how do these volumes compare to theprevious reporting year?

Volume(megaliters/year)

Comparison withprevious reportingyear

Please explain

Totalwithdrawals

31400 About the same Total withdrawals stay constant due to a reduction in cooling water abstraction which compensated for the small increase in other uses due to productionincreases. Based on observed trends, we do not expect material changes on our water withdrawals in the near future.

Totaldischarges

27000 Lower Total discharges due to a decrease in the discharge of uncontaminated cooling water (-1,200). Based on observed trends, we do not expect materialchanges on our water discharges in the near future.

Totalconsumption

4400 About the same Consumption = withdrawals - discharge

W1.2d

(W1.2d) Provide the proportion of your total withdrawals sourced from water stressed areas.

% withdrawnfrom stressedareas

Comparison withprevious reportingyear

Identification tool Please explain

Row1

30 About the same Other, please specify(Maplecroft water risk mappingtool)

To date, our analysis is based on a remote assessment and some local measurement. We have begun a process whereby allsites assess their water demand and their water stress. All sites must set targets and goals for water reduction.

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W1.2h

(W1.2h) Provide total water withdrawal data by source.

Relevance Volume(megaliters/year)

Comparison withpreviousreporting year

Please explain

Fresh surface water, includingrainwater, water from wetlands,rivers, and lakes

Relevant 19800 About the same This concerns sites located alongside major rivers (i.e. Mississippi or Rhône). Water is mainly used for cooling purposesand sent back to the river. 100% of collected rainwater are included. Based on observed trends, we do not expectmaterial changes in the near future.

Brackish surface water/Seawater Notrelevant

<Not Applicable> <Not Applicable> We no longer have sites located close to a sea.

Groundwater – renewable Relevant 8800 About the same Water used for irrigation; quantity depends on rain level. No material changes expected in the near future.

Groundwater – non-renewable Notrelevant

<Not Applicable> <Not Applicable> Water not used

Produced/Entrained water Notrelevant

<Not Applicable> <Not Applicable> No produced/entrained water

Third party sources Relevant 2800 About the same This water comes from the public network. Based on observed trends, we do not expect material changes in the nearfuture.

W1.2i

(W1.2i) Provide total water discharge data by destination.

Relevance Volume(megaliters/year)

Comparison withprevious reporting year

Please explain

Fresh surfacewater

Relevant 17900 Lower This is due to a decrease in the discharge of uncontaminated cooling water. Cooling water is sent back to the river where it ispumped. Based on observed trends, we do not expect material changes in the near future.

Brackish surfacewater/seawater

Notrelevant

<Not Applicable> <Not Applicable> Not used

Groundwater Notrelevant

<Not Applicable> <Not Applicable> Not used

Third-partydestinations

Relevant 9100 About the same Water is sent back to external waste-water treatment plant. Based on observed trends, we do not expect material changes in thenear future.

W1.2j

(W1.2j) What proportion of your total water use do you recycle or reuse?

% recycledand reused

Comparison with previousreporting year

Please explain

Row1

Less than 1% About the same When possible, we recycle the water used for cleaning process equipment, when there is no risk of cross contamination. Any variation is mainly triggered byvariations in the product mix. We expect no material changes in the future.

W-CH1.3

(W-CH1.3) Do you calculate water intensity for your activities in the chemical sector?Yes

W-CH1.3a

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(W-CH1.3a) For your top five products by production weight/volume, provide the following water intensity information associated with your activities in thechemical sector.

Product typeSpecialty organic chemicals

Product nameHerbicides, fungicides, insecticides

Water intensity value (m3)0.56

Numerator: water aspectFreshwater consumption

Denominator: unit of productionTon

Comparison with previous reporting yearThis is our first year of measurement

Please explainSyngenta produces dozens of specialty chemicals, therefore it is not possible to extract data for the 5 main products. Fresh water consumption is defined as the quantity ofwater incorporated in the finished product. Non-contact cooling water is excluded from this calculation.

W1.4

(W1.4) Do you engage with your value chain on water-related issues?Yes, our customers or other value chain partners

W1.4c

(W1.4c) What is your organization’s rationale and strategy for prioritizing engagements with customers or other partners in its value chain?

Agriculture uses about 70% of the world’s fresh water. Shortages and changes in water availability affect growing seasons, pests and crop productivity, hindering farmers’ability to produce food. Syngenta has an important role to play to help farmers and players in the food value chain address these challenges.

We engage with and encourage farmers (i.e. our customers) to adopt conservation agriculture practices, which help them optimize water use, increase soil water holdingcapacity, reduce water runoff and build crop resilience to changing weather patterns. Farmers must have the right tools and skills to prosper. We have products that improvethe water productivity of plants and increase tolerance to drought and heat. We engage with customers to provide tools and knowledge through our commercial teams andthrough associations such as CropLife International. We measure success through our Good Growth Plan. We have committed to increase the average productivity of theworld's major crops by 20% by 2020 without using more land, water or inputs. We report on progress annually (2018: 13% since baseline 2014).

Our global and regional Value Chain teams engage with players in the food value chain to help them address sustainability challenges, including water conservation. Forexample, in Vietnam, we are working to improve soil management on coffee plantations with two value chain partners – the Louis Dreyfus Company and Jacobs DouweEgberts – and IDH The Sustainable Trade Initiative. Using 30 demonstration plots as well as direct action on farms, the three-year project aims to develop and promotesustainable landscapes that reduce soil degradation, combat deforestation, conserve irrigation water and improve climate change resilience.

We continue to partner with farmers, value chain companies and organizations around the world to further research and promote innovative solutions for water protection.

W2. Business impacts

W2.1

(W2.1) Has your organization experienced any detrimental water-related impacts?Yes

W2.1a

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(W2.1a) Describe the water-related detrimental impacts experienced by your organization, your response, and total financial impact.

Country/RegionSwitzerland

River basinNot known

Type of impact driverPhysical

Primary impact driverDrought

Primary impactReduced revenues from lower sales/output

Description of impactSevere drought in the EAME region in summer 2018 slowed growth momentum (source: Financial Report 2018, page 5)

Primary responseEngage with customers

Total financial impact

Description of responseSales growth in other products in Eastern Europe helped to offset the impact (source: Financial Report 2018, page 5)

W2.2

(W2.2) In the reporting year, was your organization subject to any fines, enforcement orders, and/or other penalties for water-related regulatory violations?No

W3. Procedures

W-CH3.1

(W-CH3.1) How does your organization identify and classify potential water pollutants associated with its activities in the chemical sector that could have adetrimental impact on water ecosystems or human health?

Our commitment to environmental protection is clearly set out in our Code of Conduct and Health, Safety and Environment Policy and Standards. In our operations, Syngentautilizes both standard and custom analytical methods to identify potential water pollutants associated with our activities. Regulatory and beyond regulatory monitoringprograms for water ecosystems and human health are developed and implemented globally. In addition, Syngenta has developed global requirements for the monitoring ofdrinking water as well as wastewater discharges. Syngenta has a support network of internal and external experts on ecological and human health to support these effortsand to appropriately classify potential pollutants.

For sites within the European Union (EU), we derive Predicted No Effect Concentrations (PNEC) based on the European Commission’s Technical Guidance For DerivingEnvironmental Quality Standards (Guidance Document No. 27), Common Implementation Strategy for the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC). We use this guidance asa basis but apply additional scientific evidence where available to provide a more robust understanding. For sites outside the EU, we use the World Health Organization’sGuidelines for Drinking-water Quality and follow a similar process. Water-related impacts on ecosystems from Syngenta activities should be negligible as we are looking atacute and chronic exposure scenarios for PNECs. We do not evaluate these impacts on human health on a regular basis as an exposure is not expected. Currently, we arelooking at Syngenta sites and considering expanding the program to other parts of the value chain.

Approximately 60% of total water usage at our sites is used for non-contact cooling, of which about 99% is released as uncontaminated water back into rivers and lakes.Before release and according to local permits, quality parameters are checked to ensure there are no adverse impacts on the receiving water environment. For example, inour Monthey site (Switzerland), which represents about 80% of total non-contact cooling water usage, we test for pH, temperature, COD, N, P solvents and micropollutants.

In the research and development of our products, environmental and health impacts and fate are also key considerations. Environmental and health aspects are consideredthroughout our R&D processes. We undertake comprehensive assessments of both human and environmental risks. This covers risks associated with all stages ofdevelopment – from concept right through to final use and consumption. Our human safety assessments address potential risks to users of the product and the consumers offood and feed, while our environmental safety programs seek assurance that the product will not adversely affect soil, water, air, flora or fauna. In order for a product toreceive regulatory approval for registration, we must first demonstrate that it is safe for workers, the environment, the crops being protected and the people or animals eatingthe food created from those crops. For crop protection products, about 30% of the cost of a new active ingredient is spent on product safety.

We are dedicated to the stewardship of our products and provide customers with the technical support and advice they need to promote good practice, ensure safe handlingand minimize environmental impacts. We carry out extensive programs to track and understand the effectiveness and impact of our products, as well as provide solutions thatkeep unwanted products out of the environment, such as farm-scale residual pesticide treatment solutions, container take-back schemes and obsolete stock removal.

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W-CH3.1a

(W-CH3.1a) Describe how your organization minimizes adverse impacts of potential water pollutants on water ecosystems or human health. Report up to tenpotential pollutants associated with your activities in the chemical sector.

Potentialwaterpollutant

Valuechainstage

Description of water pollutant and potentialimpacts

Managementprocedures

Please explain

Wastewatersdischarged tosurfacewater.Wastewatersdischarged to soil.Drinkingwatersources.

DirectoperationsSupplychainDistributionnetwork

For each class of wastewater as well as fordrinking water, a number of different potentialpollutants could exist. Syngenta has directcontrol over hundreds of sites globally andinteracts with thousands of suppliers. Eachscenario has a different potential pollutant andimpact. Each scenario and potential impact aremanaged in an environmentally responsible andappropriate fashion. It is not possible todescribe the thousands of different scenariosherein.

Compliancewith effluentqualitystandardsMeasures topreventspillage,leaching, andleakagesProvidingbest practiceguidance tosuppliersAuditingsuppliercompliance toindustrystandardsOther, pleasespecify(Standardsbeyondregulation)

Our HSE Policy and Standards and associated HSE Management System establish minimum requirements that must befollowed to reduce potential soil, surface water and groundwater contamination. We believe that good environmentalmanagement is everyone's responsibility. Our leaders are expected to champion our standards and encourage everyemployee in every location to take personal responsibility for reducing our environmental impacts. Syngenta has developedinternal requirements and standards for all drinking water sources, as well as, wastewaters discharged to surface water orsoils. We track performance through internal monitoring systems and report on it annually. For our supply chain, we providetechnical support on the identification and classification of potential pollutants. Syngenta has plans to expand our influencewithin the supply chain to upskill the performance of our suppliers through industry groups such as CropLife Internationaland Together for Sustainability as well as through direct relationship management and audits. For our distribution network,we have risk management tools, guidance and safety data sheets to insure the safe transport and distribution of ourproducts via land, air and sea.

W3.3

(W3.3) Does your organization undertake a water-related risk assessment?Yes, water-related risks are assessed

W3.3a

(W3.3a) Select the options that best describe your procedures for identifying and assessing water-related risks.

Direct operations

CoverageFull

Risk assessment procedureWater risks are assessed as part of an enterprise risk management framework

Frequency of assessmentSix-monthly or more frequently

How far into the future are risks considered?1 to 3 years

Type of tools and methods usedEnterprise Risk ManagementInternational methodologiesDatabases

Tools and methods usedISO 31000 Risk Management StandardEnvironmental Impact AssessmentMaplecroft Global Water Security Risk Index

CommentWe don’t have a dedicated water risk identification process but consider these risks as part of the formal risk process. Environmental aspects are considered in group andlocal management processes. Every site is also required to undertake an annual water supply sustainability assessment as part of the HSE Management System (riskidentification). Sites in areas of high or extreme stress as well as larger users are required to develop a water use assessment, including a minimization plan. In 2017, wecompleted an internal water stress assessment for all our sites globally with the support of Maplecroft. We have plans to expand this assessment to the supply chain infuture years.

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Supply chain

CoveragePartial




Type of tools and methods usedEnterprise Risk ManagementDatabases

Tools and methods usedISO 31000 Risk Management StandardMaplecroft Global Water Security Risk Index

CommentWater risk assessment is part of our enterprise risk management framework as well as of our assurance processes undertaken at third parties. In 2013, we conducted aWater Scarcity Strategic Review. We assessed water availability/scarcity, flood risk and political risk to determine current risks and long-term availability of water. In 2016,we completed a third-party footprint analysis of our water footprint across our seed production supply chain. In 2017, a complete risk review of all our production sites tonatural catastrophe (including flooding and tsunami) has been done in collaboration with our corporate insurer. Also in 2017, we completed an internal water stressassessment for all our sites globally with the support of Maplecroft. We have plans to expand this assessment to the supply chain in future years.

Other stages of the value chain

CoveragePartial




Type of tools and methods usedEnterprise Risk Management

Tools and methods usedISO 31000 Risk Management Standard

CommentAlthough some water risks could exist at site level (i.e. own operations) or in the supply chain, the largest potential impact would be downstream on our value chain.Changes in water availability directly affect agriculture in terms of growing seasons, pests and crop productivity, and thus the demand for our products. As a result, waterrisks mainly impact our sales at territory/country level and the overall risk for the global business will be mitigated by geographical differences.

W3.3b

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(W3.3b) Which of the following contextual issues are considered in your organization’s water-related risk assessments?

Relevance&inclusion

Please explain

Water availability at abasin/catchment level

Relevant,sometimesincluded

Relevant and included for some facilities/suppliers in our group risk management processes and in the Water Scarcity Strategic Review conducted in 2013, the third-partyfootprint analysis completed in 2016 and the water stress assessment in 2017. For our own facilities, this is also monitored by the site. For key chemical suppliers, this is alsochecked during the HSE audits. Water availability is relevant mainly for our daily operations at our production sites and especially at our field production (seed suppliers)activities where water is required to reproduce seeds.

Water quality at abasin/catchment level


Relevant and included for some facilities/suppliers in our group risk management processes and in the Water Scarcity Strategic Review conducted in 2013 and in the third-partyfootprint analysis completed in 2016. For our own facilities, this is also monitored by the site. For key chemical suppliers, this is also checked during the HSE audits. Waterquality is relevant mainly for daily operations at our sites and field production (seed suppliers) activities where water is required to reproduce seeds.

Stakeholder conflictsconcerning waterresources at abasin/catchment level


Relevant and included for some facilities/suppliers in our group risk management processes and in the Water Scarcity Strategic Review conducted in 2013. For our ownfacilities, this is also monitored by the site. It is also part of our community engagement activities. Our Community Engagement Policy encourages open discussion on issues ofconcern to local communities. This issue is relevant to maintain our license to operate.

Implications of wateron your keycommodities/rawmaterials


Relevant and included for some facilities/suppliers in our group risk management processes. This issue is relevant to ensure we can source key supplies (both chemical andseeds) to maintain operations and grow our business. In 2016, we completed a third-party analysis of our water footprint across our seed production supply chain. The resultscan be used to better understand water use and hotspots in the seed supply chain.

Water-relatedregulatory frameworks


Relevant and included for some facilities/suppliers in our group risk management processes and in the Water Scarcity Strategic Review conducted in 2013. For our ownfacilities, this is also monitored by site. Monitoring of water-related regulatory frameworks is relevant to ensure continuity in operations.

Status of ecosystemsand habitats


Relevant and included for some facilities/suppliers in our group risk management processes, and in the Water Scarcity Strategic Review conducted in 2013. For our ownfacilities, this is also monitored by site. This topic is relevant to maintain our license to operate.

Access to fully-functioning, safelymanaged WASHservices for allemployees


This is checked during our HSE assessments. Relevant to ensure the health and safety of employees and those working on behalf of Syngenta.

Other contextualissues, please specify


By volume, the most significant water use is within our chemical supply chain where water is abstracted for non-contact cooling water purposes. This would include waterabstracted for energy generation for our suppliers. While the majority of this water is returned to the local water catchment, our intent is to also place greater emphasis onunderstanding the water-related risk in this sector of our operations.

W3.3c

(W3.3c) Which of the following stakeholders are considered in your organization’s water-related risk assessments?

Relevance& inclusion

Please explain

Customers Relevant,alwaysincluded

Relevant and included in our group risk management processes. Relevant to know and address the needs of farmers. Water availability is important for agriculture and forSyngenta’s growth. We listen to the grower community (i.e. our customer) through satisfaction surveys and farmers’ direct contact with our sales teams on the ground. We alsoconduct market research studies and consult with food value chain companies, which engage with farmers on water issues.

Employees Relevant,sometimesincluded

As part of the HSE Management System, all sites are required to understand water risks. This includes aspects of water quality supplied to employees, water supply sustainability, aswell as any issues associated with water as part of emergency management, for example flooding.

Investors Notrelevant,explanationprovided

We are a privately-owned company and we will remain so in the foreseen future.

Localcommunities

Relevant,alwaysincluded

Relevant and included in our group risk management processes and in the Water Scarcity Strategic Review conducted in 2013. Our Community Engagement Policy encouragesopen discussion on issues of concern to local communities. This includes water- related issues and is relevant to maintain our license to operate with local communities.

NGOs Relevant,sometimesincluded

Relevant and included for some facilities/suppliers in our group risk management processes. Relevant to maintain our license to operate and continuity of operations.

Other waterusers at abasin/catchmentlevel


Relevant and included for some facilities/suppliers in our group risk management processes and in the Water Scarcity Strategic Review conducted in 2013. Also, we consider watersupply sustainability at all sites as part of the 2018 launch of our HSE Management System. Relevant to ensure water availability and continuity of operations.

Regulators Relevant,alwaysincluded

Relevant and included in our group risk management processes and in the Water Scarcity Strategic Review conducted in 2013. For our own facilities, this is also monitored by site.Relevant to ensure continuity in operations.

River basinmanagementauthorities


Relevant and included in our group risk management processes. Relevant and assessed at site level by some sites based on location and size. Relevant to maintain our license tooperate.

Statutory specialinterest groups ata local level


Relevant and included in the Water Scarcity Strategic Review conducted in 2013. Relevant to maintain our license to operate.

Suppliers Relevant,alwaysincluded

Relevant and included in our group risk management processes. Relevant to source key supplies (both chemicals and seeds) to maintain operations and grow our business. In 2016,we completed a third-party analysis of our water footprint across our seed production supply chain. The results can be used to better understand water use and hotspots in the seedsupply chain.

Water utilities ata local level


Relevant and included for some facilities/suppliers in our group risk management processes and in the Water Scarcity Strategic Review conducted in 2013. Relevant to ensure wateravailability and continuity of operations.

Otherstakeholder,please specify

Notconsidered

No other relevant stakeholder to consider.

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(W3.3d) Describe your organization’s process for identifying, assessing, and responding to water-related risks within your direct operations and other stages ofyour value chain.

Our Board of Directors and the Executive Team have responsibility for risk management. The company risk management strategy considers environmental and socialaspects, which are included in global and local risk management processes. Syngenta's Group Risk Management team is responsible for ensuring that our approach is robustand that our risk management processes are embedded across the company. The management process has five steps:

1. Setting risk strategy: defining the governance and processes to manage risks

2. Identifying risks: finding, recognizing and describing risk

3. Assessing risks: gaining a deeper understanding of risks by analyzing likelihood and potential impact

4. Treating risks: considering activities that influence the likelihood and/or impact of a risk to terminate, reduce, accept or pass on

5. Monitoring risks: reviewing risks on a regular basis to evaluate whether the treatment has influenced the likelihood and/or impact as intended

Our qualitative risk assessment evaluates the influence on variables along a scale for likelihood and impact. A quantitative risk assessment is displayed in monetary units.The result determines the positioning of residual risk and target risk on the risk matrix. The company uses a central electronic risk repository to monitor and communicaterisks. Risk reports are submitted to the Executive Team and the Audit Committee.

We also conduct specialized risk management programs. For instance, in 2013, we conducted a Water Scarcity Strategic Review to identify our vulnerability at site level. Weassessed current and future water availability/scarcity, flood risks and political risk due to water competition. In 2016, we completed a third-party footprint analysis of our waterfootprint across our seed production supply chain. In 2017, we completed an internal water stress assessment for all our sites globally with the support of Maplecroft.

Within our HSE Management System, we have a requirement for all sites to assess their water-related risks and produce water reduction programs. These requirements arereviewed at a corporate level annually. Larger sites are also audited as part of our HSE assurance program and compliance against these requirements assessed andcorrective actions identified.

W4. Risks and opportunities

W4.1

(W4.1) Have you identified any inherent water-related risks with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business?Yes, only in our value chain beyond our direct operations

W4.1a

(W4.1a) How does your organization define substantive financial or strategic impact on your business?

We define substantive financial or strategic impact as an impact that could have an effect on the delivery of our business objectives. Substantive change is measured againstthe impact it will have on the company’s forecasted sales.

Although some water risks could exist at site level (i.e. own operations) or in the supply chain, the largest potential impact would be downstream on our value chain. Changesin water availability directly affect agriculture in terms of growing seasons, pests and crop productivity, and thus the demand for our products. As a result, water risks mainlyimpact our sales at territory/country level and the overall risk for the global business will be mitigated by geographical differences.

For example, in 2017, conditions in Asia Pacific were challenging with drought in Vietnam and Thailand, extended dryness in Eastern Australia, heavy rainfall in southernChina, and a delayed and variable late monsoon in South Asia. Crop prices for corn in particular remained low throughout the year, reducing growers’ incentive to invest.Weather conditions improved in the second half, which had a positive effect on farmers’ purchasing decisions. This led to increased investment in rice, corn, cereal andvegetable crops, and we saw a significant expansion of cotton acreage, leading to greater demand for our seed treatment products.

W4.1b

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(W4.1b) What is the total number of facilities exposed to water risks with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business, andwhat proportion of your company-wide facilities does this represent?

Total number offacilitiesexposed towater risk

% company-wide facilitiesthisrepresents

Comment

Row1

0 Less than 1% Although some water risks could exist at site level (i.e. own operations) or in the supply chain, the largest potential substantive impact would be downstream on our valuechain. Changes in water availability directly affect agriculture in terms of growing seasons, pests and crop productivity, and thus the demand for our products. As a result,water risks mainly impact our sales at territory/country level and the overall risk for the global business will be mitigated by geographical differences.

W4.1c

(W4.1c) By river basin, what is the number and proportion of facilities exposed to water risks that could have a substantive impact on your business, and what isthe potential business impact associated with those facilities?

Country/RegionPlease select

River basinNot known

Number of facilities exposed to water risk0

% company-wide facilities this representsLess than 1%

Production value for the metals & mining activities associated with these facilities<Not Applicable>

% company’s annual electricity generation that could be affected by these facilities<Not Applicable>

% company’s global oil & gas production volume that could be affected by these facilities<Not Applicable>

% company’s total global revenue that could be affectedUnknown

CommentAlthough some water risks could exist at site level (i.e. own operations) or in the supply chain, the largest potential impact would be downstream on our value chain.Changes in water availability directly affect agriculture in terms of growing seasons, pests and crop productivity, and thus the demand for our products. As a result, waterrisks mainly impact our sales at territory/country level and the overall risk for the global business will be mitigated by geographical differences.

W4.2a

(W4.2a) Provide details of risks identified within your value chain (beyond direct operations) with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impacton your business, and your response to those risks.


River basinOther, please specify (Various countries)

Stage of value chainUse phase

Type of riskPhysical

Primary risk driverDrought

Primary potential impactReduced revenues from lower sales/output

Company-specific descriptionChanges in water availability directly affect agriculture in terms of growing seasons, pests and crop productivity, and thus the demand for our products.

Timeframe1 - 3 years

Magnitude of potential financial impactMedium-high

LikelihoodAbout as likely as not

Are you able to provide a potential financial impact figure?No, we do not have this figure

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Potential financial impact figure (currency)<Not Applicable>

Potential financial impact figure - minimum (currency)<Not Applicable>

Potential financial impact figure - maximum (currency)<Not Applicable>

Explanation of financial impactWater risks mainly impact our sales at territory/country level

Primary response to riskOther, please specify (Diversification)

Description of responseThe overall risk for the global business will be mitigated by geographical differences.

Cost of response

Explanation of cost of response



Stage of value chainSupply chain


Primary risk driverFlooding

Primary potential impactReduction or disruption in production capacity

Company-specific descriptionIn 2017, a complete risk review of all our production sites to natural catastrophe (including flooding and tsunami) has been done in collaboration with our corporate insurer.In 2016, an assessment of our warehousing network to understand flooding risks was also completed.








Explanation of financial impactThe impact varies depending on the site and the magnitude of the event.

Primary response to riskInclude in Business Continuity Plan

Description of responseReview has been done as part of the insurance coverage analysis with the insurance provider.

Cost of response




Stage of value chainSupply chain


Primary risk driver

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Pollution incident

Primary potential impactLoss of license to operate

Company-specific descriptionSuppliers having potential pollution incidents or declining water quality due to wastewater discharges, etc.








Explanation of financial impactThis mainly impacts our business supply, but it can have negative impacts on our reputation.

Primary response to riskOther, please specify (Supplier assurance programs)

Description of responseSustainable sourcing initiatives are in place, and we are working with high-priority suppliers to understand and manage risks. We also promote adoption of wastewatermanagement procedures among suppliers.

Cost of response




Stage of value chainUse phase


Primary risk driverDeclining water quality

Primary potential impactReduced revenues from lower sales/output

Company-specific descriptionImproper use of our products by growers could lead to contamination of surface and/or ground water. Pesticide movement into the water environment can occur by threephysical processes. There first must be a pesticide available for release, whether it’s in storage, on transfer equipment, on field application equipment, or on the soil or plantfollowing an application. Once a pesticide source is available, it may become detached. The final physical process, transport, moves the pesticide to ground or surfacewaters. This can happen through spray or vapor drift, leaching, or run-off. Once in an aquatic environment, pesticides may be available for ingestion or absorption byaquatic life or humans, or bind (adsorb) to sediments.


Magnitude of potential financial impactMedium-low






Explanation of financial impactThis risk mainly impacts our sales at country level.

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Primary response to riskOther, please specify (Work with customers to promote best management practices)

Description of responseProtection of water quality is a key component of our stewardship efforts. Our partnerships with dealers, growers, government agencies and other concerned organizationsresult in water quality stewardship efforts that lead the industry. Maintaining and improving the quality of water and managing pesticides properly are both clearly importantfor a sustainable future for people, agriculture, and the environment. We work with growers to adopt Best Management Practices (BMPs), which are methods used byagricultural producers to eliminate, minimize, or control the release of sediment, nutrients, and pesticides from cropland or from pesticide mixing, loading, and storage areasinto surface water and ground water. BMPs are used for controlling the physical processes (availability, detachment, transport) that result in pesticides entering aquaticenvironments. For example, we have developed a Runoff Tool, which diagnoses water issues on farm land and makes recommendations about which BMPs should be usedto reduce water contamination while improving productivity. This tool can be tailored to local conditions, farm business needs and crop types. For spray drift, we have arange of nozzles that improve efficacy while reducing spray drift.

Cost of response

Explanation of cost of responseEnsuring that our products are used correctly is integral to our business model – to protect not only the health and safety of farm workers and the public, but also theenvironment. In 2018, we reached 8.3 million people with training and awareness-raising initiatives related to the safe use of our products. In our Good Growth Plan, wehave committed to reach 20 million by 2020. We have currently exceeded our target by two-thirds.

W4.2b

(W4.2b) Why does your organization not consider itself exposed to water risks in its direct operations with the potential to have a substantive financial orstrategic impact?

Primaryreason

Please explain

Row1

Risks exist,but nosubstantiveimpactanticipated

Based on our risk assessments, the water risk exposure of our company’s direct operations is not material. Water is part of our risk management process. Environmental aspects are consideredat a Group level for strategic business decisions and are also included as part of local risk management processes. In 2013, we also conducted a Water Scarcity Strategic Review, whichidentified the exposure as not substantive. As mentioned in question 4.1a: although some water risks could exist at site level (i.e. own operations), the largest potential impact would bedownstream on our value chain. Changes in water availability directly affect agriculture in terms of growing seasons, pests and crop productivity, and thus the demand for our products.

W4.3

(W4.3) Have you identified any water-related opportunities with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business?Yes, we have identified opportunities, and some/all are being realized

W4.3a

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(W4.3a) Provide details of opportunities currently being realized that could have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business.

Type of opportunityProducts and services

Primary water-related opportunitySales of new products/services

Company-specific description & strategy to realize opportunitySyngenta has products available – and in the pipeline – that help plants tolerate drought, enabling farmers to produce high yields even in dry conditions. These include cropprotection and seed treatment products, hybrid and GM seeds, growth regulators and best management practices. These products form part of Syngenta's portfolio andcreate direct financial benefits to the company across all regions. Examples include: * Our crop protection products conserve water by controlling weeds that threatenscarce water resources and protect crops from pests that reduce water use efficiency. * We develop crops that tolerate drier conditions, including drought-tolerant sunflowerand corn (e.g., the introduction of AGRISURE ARTESIAN in corn delivers improved yields on dryland and in land with limited irrigation or prone to drought stress). * Ourseed treatment products help plants to develop stronger root systems to access water/nutrients in soil. * Plant regulator products prevent plants to grow too tall and collapse.They promote longer, finer roots that better reach water/nutrients in drought-prone areas. * Introduced in 2018, QUANTIS, a nutrient-enriched by-product of sugarcane andyeast fermentation, protects yields and quality in corn and sunflower - helping them to resist heat and drought stresses, in India, Paraguay and Romania.

Estimated timeframe for realizationCurrent - up to 1 year




Potential financial impact figure – minimum (currency)<Not Applicable>

Potential financial impact figure – maximum (currency)<Not Applicable>

Explanation of financial impactSyngenta’s total investment in R&D was USD 1.3 billion in 2018, representing about 10% of our 2018 sales.

Type of opportunityMarkets

Primary water-related opportunityStronger competitive advantage

Company-specific description & strategy to realize opportunityFarmers must have the skills and tools to prosper. To achieve the best water efficiency in their yields, farmers must use high-quality seeds, water-efficient technologies,nutrients, insect, disease, weed management and soil conservation. Syngenta provides products and advises farmers on best agriculture practices. For example: *GROMORE is a holistic crop protection and agronomy protocol that provides guidance to smallholder growers for crop protection, seeds, nutrients and water optimizationwhich helps them overcome challenges resulting from water scarcity, labor shortages and productivity. Growers can realize yield gains by choosing the right input at theright dose and at the right time for each crop growth phase. * The Seedcare Institute with 15 locations around the world focuses on the effective application of seedtreatment. Seed treatment includes brand families such as EPIVIO which is a range of new biostimulants that addresses abiotic stresses such as drought.

Estimated timeframe for realizationCurrent - up to 1 year

Magnitude of potential financial impactMedium



Potential financial impact figure – minimum (currency)<Not Applicable>

Potential financial impact figure – maximum (currency)<Not Applicable>

Explanation of financial impactOur training and guidance, as well as our technology, enable farmers to boost yields sustainably, improve quality of produce and enhance their livelihoods. This alsoincreases customer loyalty and sales.

W6. Governance

W6.1

(W6.1) Does your organization have a water policy?Yes, we have a documented water policy that is publicly available

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W6.1a

(W6.1a) Select the options that best describe the scope and content of your water policy.

Scope Content Please explain

Row1

Company-wide

Description ofwater-relatedperformancestandards fordirectoperationsCompany watertargets andgoalsCommitmentsbeyondregulatorycomplianceCommitment towater-relatedinnovationCommitment tostakeholderawareness andeducationCommitment towaterstewardshipand/orcollective action

In our Good Growth Plan, we have committed to increase the average productivity of the world's major crops by 20% by 2020 without using more land, water or inputs. Thisincludes customer/grower education. As outlined in our Sustainable Business Report 2018, we also have activities underway to help us to make our own operations moresustainable, including actions to reduce water use. Our Code of Conduct states our commitment to protect the environment and to ensure the health and safety of our employeesand others potentially affected by our activities. Our HSE Policy and Standards state that actively promoting environmental protection is an integral part of how Syngentaconducts its business. This includes promoting water conservation.

W6.2

(W6.2) Is there board level oversight of water-related issues within your organization?Yes

W6.2a

(W6.2a) Identify the position(s) (do not include any names) of the individual(s) on the board with responsibility for water-related issues.

Position ofindividual

Please explain

Other,pleasespecify(Board ofDirectors)

As stated in Syngenta's "Regulations Governing the Internal Organization" the entire Board of Directors provides strategic direction regarding all sustainability matters - this includes water-relatedissues - and exercises oversight over the Executive Team in this respect. In particular, the Board of Directors: * defines the Company’s sustainability strategic priorities, policies and issues; * assessesthe effectiveness of the implementation of sustainability related internal policies; * reviews sustainability and HSE performance and improvement plans; and * assesses and advises on sustainabilityrelated actions proposed by the Executive Team.

W6.2b

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(W6.2b) Provide further details on the board’s oversight of water-related issues.

Frequencythat water-related issuesare ascheduledagenda item

Governancemechanismsinto whichwater-relatedissues areintegrated

Please explain

Row1

Scheduled -some meetings

Monitoringimplementationand performanceProvidingemployeeincentivesReviewing andguiding majorplans of actionReviewing andguiding riskmanagementpoliciesReviewing andguiding strategyReviewing andguiding corporateresponsibilitystrategySettingperformanceobjectives

The Board meets several times a year. At least once a year, the Board reviews business sustainability-related strategy, actions and performance, including those related towater. The topic could be discussed in additional meetings as needed. The Chief Sustainability Officer briefs the Board on all sustainability matters, including water. Forexample, at the meeting of February 14, 2019, the Board of Directors approved our non-financial performance summary, which includes water-related performance dataand was published in the Sustainable Business Report 2018. Once a year, performance objectives and long-term incentive plans are put in place. The long-term incentiveplans include sustainability targets.

W6.3

(W6.3) Provide the highest management-level position(s) or committee(s) with responsibility for water-related issues (do not include the names of individuals).

Name of the position(s) and/or committee(s)Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)

ResponsibilityBoth assessing and managing water-related risks and opportunities

Frequency of reporting to the board on water-related issuesQuarterly

Please explainThe Chief Sustainability Officer, who reports to the CEO and is part of the Crop Protection Executive Team, leads the Business Sustainability function. This functioncoordinates and channels sustainability initiatives, performance management and policy engagements - including those related to water. The Business Sustainabilityfunction has global, regional, territory and country representatives to ensure alignment across the organization. The Chief Sustainability Officer briefs the Board on allsustainability matters, including water.

Name of the position(s) and/or committee(s)Other C-Suite Officer, please specify (Any member of Executive Team based on her/his area of responsibility)

ResponsibilityBoth assessing and managing water-related risks and opportunities

Frequency of reporting to the board on water-related issuesAs important matters arise

Please explainThe Executive Team as a whole directs business sustainability related standards, strategy, objectives and partnerships - also including those related to water. It reviewsand advises on the effectiveness of implementation of internal policies. Sustainability should be every employee's responsibility. Each member of the Executive Team isresponsible for embedding sustainability in her/his area of responsibility.

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(W-FB6.4/W-CH6.4/W-EU6.4/W-OG6.4/W-MM6.4) Do you provide incentives to C-suite employees or board members for the management of water-related issues?Yes

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(W-FB6.4a/W-CH6.4a/W-EU6.4a/W-OG6.4a/W-MM6.4a) What incentives are provided to C-suite employees or board members for the management of water-relatedissues (do not include the names of individuals)?

Who isentitled tobenefit fromtheseincentives?

Indicator forincentivizedperformance

Please explain

Monetaryreward

CorporateexecutiveteamChiefSustainabilityOfficer(CSO)

Reduction ofproduct waterintensityEfficiencyproject ortarget –downstreamin the valuechain

The overall company performance, including financial and non-financial performance, is linked to the Syngenta Executive Team’s remuneration. The strategic targets areset in Syngenta’s Good Growth Plan – in which the company has committed to increase average productivity of the world’s major corps by 20% without using more water,land and inputs by 2020. Senior management’s remuneration also includes non-financial performance associated with Syngenta’s Good Growth Plan. As a member of thesenior management group, the CSO’s remuneration also includes non-financial performance associated with Syngenta’s Good Growth Plan. As the most senior employeedirectly responsible for sustainability, the CSO’s annual performance goals and results are directly linked to sustainability topics, including climate change and water.

Recognition(non-monetary)

CorporateexecutiveteamChiefSustainabilityOfficer(CSO)

Reduction inconsumptivevolumesEfficiencyproject ortarget –directoperationsEfficiencyproject ortarget –upstream inthe valuechain

The Executive Team advised by the CSO directs business sustainability related standards, strategy, objectives and partnerships. It reviews and advises on theeffectiveness of implementation of internal policies to make our own operations more sustainable, including actions to reduce water use - as outlined in our SustainableBusiness Report 2018.

Other non-monetaryreward

No one isentitled totheseincentives

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W6.5

(W6.5) Do you engage in activities that could either directly or indirectly influence public policy on water through any of the following?Yes, direct engagement with policy makersYes, trade associationsYes, funding research organizations

W6.5a

(W6.5a) What processes do you have in place to ensure that all of your direct and indirect activities seeking to influence policy are consistent with your waterpolicy/water commitments?

We channel our global policy engagements on water, directly or indirectly, through our global Business Sustainability function, and our regional and country policyengagements through our regional and country offices.

Through the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and our industry association, CropLife International, we bring our voice to organizations such asthe United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization. In 2018, we supported CropLife International in theirsubmission to the UNFCCC Koronivia road map. We advocated that innovations in agriculture must help address the challenges farmers face (e.g., drought, flooding). No-tillfarming helps to retain soil moisture; when used with biotech crops, it prevents weeds competing for water with crops. Biotechnology can also be used to breed drought (e.g.,maize) or salt (e.g., rice) tolerant crops.

Syngenta and the WBCSD support the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in running the Soil Leadership Academy. Through the Academy, Syngentapromotes sustainable soil and water management and shows farmers how conservation agriculture can protect against stresses such as drought.

W6.6

(W6.6) Did your organization include information about its response to water-related risks in its most recent mainstream financial report?No, and we have no plans to do so

W7. Business strategy

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W7.1

(W7.1) Are water-related issues integrated into any aspects of your long-term strategic business plan, and if so how?

Are water-relatedissuesintegrated?

Long-termtimehorizon(years)

Please explain

Long-termbusinessobjectives

Yes, water-relatedissues areintegrated

11-15 Syngenta’s ambition is to “…play a vital role in the food chain to safely feed the world and take care of our planet. We will be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture,providing leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers, wherever they are.” As climate, water is a key determinant for Syngenta’s products.Shortages and changes in water availability affect growing seasons, pests and crop productivity, hindering farmers’ ability to produce food, as a result altering demand for ourproducts. Syngenta products – and those in the pipeline – and the guidance we provide to farmers aim to help them address these challenges (see more information on nextrow).

Strategyforachievinglong-termobjectives

Yes, water-relatedissues areintegrated

5-10 Syngenta has products available – and in the pipeline – that help plants tolerate drought, enabling farmers to produce high yields even in dry conditions. These include cropprotection and seeds. Examples include: * Our crop protection products conserve water by controlling weeds that threaten scarce water resources and protect from pests anddiseases that reduce water efficiency. * We develop crops that tolerate drier conditions, including drought-tolerant sunflower and corn. * Our seed treatment products help plants todevelop stronger root systems to access water/nutrients in soil. * Plant regulator products prevent plants to grow too tall and collapse. They promote longer, finer roots that betterreach water/nutrients in drought-prone areas. We also encourage growers to adopt conservation agriculture practices, which help them optimize water use, increase soil waterholding capacity, reduce water runoff and build crop resilience to changing weather patterns. In 2019, as a result of an extensive consultation conducted in 2018, Syngentaannounced that it will accelerate its innovation to address the increasing challenges faced by farmers around the world and the changing views of society. Syngenta’s newapproach aims to further improve the way crops are grown and protected, and find solutions that address interconnected environmental, societal and economic challenges.

Financialplanning

No, water-relatedissues notyetreviewed,but thereare plans todo so in thenext twoyears

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W7.2

(W7.2) What is the trend in your organization’s water-related capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenditure (OPEX) for the reporting year, and theanticipated trend for the next reporting year?

Row 1

Water-related CAPEX (+/- % change)

Anticipated forward trend for CAPEX (+/- % change)

Water-related OPEX (+/- % change)

Anticipated forward trend for OPEX (+/- % change)

Please explainThese spending activities are included in day-to-day operations (e.g., R&D activities to develop new products including supporting more efficient use of water; projects tomake manufacturing processes more efficient including in water use) and thus cannot be reported separately at this point.

W7.3

(W7.3) Does your organization use climate-related scenario analysis to inform its business strategy?

Use of climate-related scenarioanalysis

Comment

Row1

No, but we anticipatedoing so within thenext two years

Our strategy processes include climate-related changes in growing patterns and grower demands. We will evaluate whether and how to implement processes to conduct climate-relatedscenario analysis as part of the work associated with the TCFD recommendations currently underway. Through the WEF’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders and The Prince'sAccounting for Sustainability Project (A4S), we have signaled our support for the recommendations of the TCFD.

W7.4

(W7.4) Does your company use an internal price on water?

Row 1

Does your company use an internal price on water?No, and we do not anticipate doing so within the next two years

Please explain

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W8. Targets

W8.1

(W8.1) Describe your approach to setting and monitoring water-related targets and/or goals.

Levelsfortargetsand/orgoals

Monitoringatcorporatelevel

Approach to setting and monitoring targets and/or goals

Row1

Company-widetargetsand goalsActivitylevelspecifictargetsand/orgoals

Targets aremonitoredat thecorporatelevel

We have set internal targets and goals for the reduction of water usage intensity across the whole of Syngenta and our supply chain with a 2030 timeframe. Water is one of our mainfocus areas considered material in our sustainable operation strategy. Our HSE Policy and Standards state that actively promoting environmental protection is an integral part of howSyngenta conducts its business. This includes promoting water conservation. The Good Growth Plan reflects our belief that agricultural productivity must increase in order to feed aglobal population. It includes six specific commitments to address critical challenges, including water resources being under increasing pressure. In our first commitment, we commit tomake crops more efficient by 2020 - increase the average productivity of the world's major crops by 20% without using more land, water or inputs. For more information:www.goodgrowthplan.com We have completed an analysis of our overall water consumption footprint, including data from our own sites and questionnaire-based computation fromthird-party field sites. Drawing on work at all our own sites to understand water stress, we have identified the most critical sites in water-scarce areas. We are now working onconservation programs to reduce consumption on our own sites and in co-operation with third-party seed producers.

W8.1a

(W8.1a) Provide details of your water targets that are monitored at the corporate level, and the progress made.

Target reference numberTarget 1

Category of targetWater use efficiency

LevelCompany-wide

Primary motivationClimate change adaptation and mitigation strategiess

Description of targetIn our first commitment of the Good Growth Plan, we commit to make crops more efficient by 2020, i.e. we commit to increase average productivity of the world's majorcrops by 20% without using more land, water or inputs. The Good Growth Plan reflects our belief that agricultural productivity must increase in order to feed a globalpopulation. It includes six specific commitments to address critical challenges, including water resources being under increasing pressure.

Quantitative metricOther, please specify (Increase in land productivity)

Baseline year2014

Start year2014

Target year2020

% achieved65

Please explainWe are on track to achieve the goal. On the fifth year, we achieved a global average productivity increase of 13% compared to the 2014 baseline. We report on progressannually in our Sustainable Business Report.

W9. Linkages and trade-offs

W9.1

(W9.1) Has your organization identified any linkages or tradeoffs between water and other environmental issues in its direct operations and/or other parts of itsvalue chain?Yes

W9.1a

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(W9.1a) Describe the linkages or tradeoffs and the related management policy or action.

Linkage or tradeoffLinkage

Type of linkage/tradeoffDecreased energy use

Description of linkage/tradeoffMany of our production sites require cooling during the manufacturing process. Instead of using conventional energy sources, this could be done through non-contactcooling water (which is a renewable energy).

Policy or actionAt Syngenta production sites, cooling is mainly done through non-contact cooling water which is released uncontaminated after its use. The use of water for coolingreplaces conventional energy sources and reduces carbon emissions. In 2018, 57% of our total water usage at our sites was used for cooling. About 99% of the coolingwater used could be released as uncontaminated water back into rivers and lakes.

Linkage or tradeoffLinkage

Type of linkage/tradeoffOther, please specify (increase food security)

Description of linkage/tradeoffAgriculture uses about 70% of the world’s fresh water and shortage will have a huge impact on food security. Up to 40% of the water used by some farmers is lost due toinefficient practices such as field flooding. Climate change and associated droughts or floods may make growing certain crops more or less viable in different geographicareas. Sources: 1) The state of the world's land and water resources for food and agriculture, FAO and Earthscan, 2011; and 2) 2030 Water Resources Group, Charting ourWater Future, Economic framework to inform decision-making, December 2009

Policy or actionExisting agricultural technology can sustainably increase water use efficiency, at reasonable cost and with little investment. To increase food security in a sustainable way,we need to get the highest yield out of every drop. Improving soil structure can conserve water. Weed control using herbicides lowers the need for tillage, leaves roots in thesoil and improves water absorption. Efficient irrigation systems deliver water to roots and planting grasses or wildflowers around fields helps keep water in the soil. Incombination, these practices also dramatically reduce surface evaporation and water run-off into rivers and streams. Drought-tolerant seeds can help produce reliableyields even when water is scarce. For example, our HYVIDO® hybrid barley seeds offer farmers consistently higher yields. Their root systems form earlier, with bigger andmore roots leading to stronger hybrid vigor, better water and nutrient uptake and stronger growth under stressful conditions.

W10. Verification

W10.1

(W10.1) Do you verify any other water information reported in your CDP disclosure (not already covered by W5.1d)?Yes

W10.1a

(W10.1a) Which data points within your CDP disclosure have been verified, and which standards were used?

Disclosuremodule

Data verified Verificationstandard

Please explain

W1.Currentstate

Water usage intensity Water usage by type and origin Industrial wastewaterdischarge intensity Industrial wastewater discharged volume and quality Averageincrease in land productivity on reference and benchmark farms

ISAE3000 We externally assured the KPIs outlined in “data verified”. We assured them in 2017 and will do soagain in 2019. We did not do so in 2018. See Sustainable Business Report 2017, pages 41, 43 and45 (https://www.syngenta.com/site-services/sustainable-business-report-2017)

W11. Sign off

W-FI

(W-FI) Use this field to provide any additional information or context that you feel is relevant to your organization's response. Please note that this field is optionaland is not scored.

W11.1

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(W11.1) Provide details for the person that has signed off (approved) your CDP water response.

Job title Corresponding job category

Row 1 CEO Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

W11.2

(W11.2) Please indicate whether your organization agrees for CDP to transfer your publicly disclosed data on your impact and risk response strategies to the CEOWater Mandate’s Water Action Hub [applies only to W2.1a (response to impacts), W4.2 and W4.2a (response to risks)].Yes

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