1. 1 www.remei.ch 1 International mobilisation conference 12. – 13. september 2011 A world of contrasts

2. 2 www.remei.ch 2 International mobilisation conference 12. – 13. september 2011 Health Water Energy Farming Biodiversity Hot spots when cultivating cotton

3. 3 www.remei.ch 3 International mobilisation conference 12. – 13. september 2011 Target of the partnership in the textile chain: Treating mankind and nature with respect Cultivation -Conversion to organic farming -Poverty alleviation -Strenghtening empowerment of community Textile production -Improvement of working conditions and safety of the textile workers (SA8000) Market -Convince customers with premium bioRe ® Qualität

4. 4 www.remei.ch 4 International mobilisation conference 12. – 13. september 2011 bioRe ® integrates farmers into the value chain Free education, training and advisory service for the bioRe ® farmers Purchase guarantee Premium (up to 15% above Market price of conventional cotton) Management and capital creation (Know- how transfer; coaching of local personnel; Investments, profits get re-invested locally) Supporting individual and community projects

5. 5 www.remei.ch 5 International mobilisation conference 12. – 13. september 2011 Remei AG Retailer & Brands Consumers bioRe ® Foundation bioRe ® India bioRe ® Tanzania Textile Industry Remei AG brings fashion brands and retailers to be interested in the needs of farmer families

6. 6 www.remei.ch 6 International mobilisation conference 12. – 13. september 2011 bioRe ® companies on their way to independence

7. 7 www.remei.ch 7 International mobilisation conference 12. – 13. september 2011 To give each one his share BioRe LtdbioRe Association Owned by the foundation Responsibel for the profitability Owned by the Association members Responsibel for the weakest Focus 1 Year Financed by the actual business Focus 5 years Financed by excess funds

8. 8 www.remei.ch 8 International mobilisation conference 12. – 13. september 2011 Organic and biodynamic farming Build-up of infrastructure in the fields of education, health, food and agriculture Promotion of social projects in the following areas The bioRe ® Foundation is committed to a better quality of life in India and Tansania Organisational development and creation of capital

9. 9 www.remei.ch 9 International mobilisation conference 12. – 13. september 2011 Long-term thinking and careful use of natural ressources constitute permanent challenge for us All our products shall be CO 2 neutral by 2013 Reduction troughout the production chain and compensation in the cotton-growing areas Global thinking leads to local accountability They simplify cooking and do not produce any smoke in the house The biogas plant helps to conserve forest resources

10. 10 www.remei.ch 10 International mobilisation conference 12. – 13. september 2011 Significant improvement of living conditions for farmer families and workers in the industry Sustainable positioning and integration of retailer and brands through bioRe ® Trendy and skin- friendly fashion with social and ecological commitment Farmer FamiliesConsumers Retailers/Brands bioRe ® needs longterm partnership – only this brings real benefit to all people in the textile chain

11. 11 www.remei.ch 11 International mobilisation conference 12. – 13. september 2011 Thank you for your attention! www.bioRe.ch Basic rights are essential