Dear Sir / Madam,

The Joint Audit Cooperation (JAC) on behalf of its 15 member companies: AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, Elisa, KPN, MTS, Orange, Proximus, Swisscom, Telefónica, Telenor, Telia Company, Telstra, TIM, Verizon and Vodafone, is pleased to invite you to the 10th JAC Forum, which will take place virtually online on 3rd March 2021.

In the spirit of "co-operation beyond competition" and with your valued contribution, JAC has been making continuous efforts and progress towards improving the sustainability of its members, suppliers and the ICT industry.

Building on last year's event in Macao, where we focused on the opportunity to integrate Circular Economy solutions into the Supply Chain, this year the Forum will look at forthcoming requirements addressing Supply Chain Sustainability in the field of Carbon reductions, Circularity and Human Rights.

We would like to share discussion on the current and emerging regulatory landscape as well as best practice driving a sustainable Supply Chain. The agenda will include a focus on Green House Gas emissions reduction targets, Science Based Targets methodology, the challenges of modern slavery and forced labour, and the basis of Circular Economy requirements: eco-design, zero waste, resource efficiency, recycle, refurbish and reuse.

In addition, JAC will recognize suppliers who have made outstanding achievements on supply chain and demonstrate excellence. JAC in cooperation with EPI consulting, will present awards during the forum, to suppliers that demonstrate the highest leadership commitment, innovation and achievement of tangible results in areas such as sustainability performance improvement and managing risks.

The event will bring together key international stakeholders such as leading telecom operators, suppliers and partners from the Information Communication Technology sector, Corporate Social Responsibility institutions, Governmental representatives, Non-Governmental Organisations and researchers.

Please forward the invitation within your organizations to the respective Corporate Social Responsibility and/or Procurement functions to encourage their attendance. Kindly ask you to confirm your attendance by registering below by 25th February 2021 to secure your place. We look forward to connecting with you.

Yours sincerely

Paras SHAH

Chairman, Joint Audit Cooperation