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ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK & COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS<\/h1>\n

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P1. PURPOSE<\/h4>\n

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\nP 1.2 Governance &Ethics
\nP 1.3 Risk Management
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P2. PARTNERSHIP<\/h4>\n

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P 2.1 Stakeholder Management
P 2.2 Supply Chain
P 2.3 Customers
P 2.4 Society<\/p>\n

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P3. PLANET<\/h4>\n

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P 3.1 Raw Materials
P 3.2 Energy & Water
P 3.3 Waste & Emissions
P 3.4 Biodiversity<\/p>\n

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P4. PEOPLE<\/h4>\n

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P 4.1 Human Capital Management
P 4.2 Occupational Health & Safety<\/p>\n

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