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On July 26, 2022, Congo Terminal signed a partnership with the association the “Club of women artists painters and sculptors” in acronym CFAPS for the recycling of tires. Recycled tires become furniture or decorative arts. The partnership concluded with this association provides for the regular provision of used tires depending on the activity. These are distributed equitably among the members of the association. Members make furniture and build structures out of used tires and other materials including plastic, tin can wrappers, etc. At this tire 17 used tires were handed over to the association on Friday July 01, 2022 in the presence of Fridje BILONGUI, environment assistant of the HSE pole accompanied by agents from the technical department. For Florence SOBLOG, President of the association, “the partnership with Congo Terminal allows us to have the raw material regularly. She has been missing for a long time. We say thank you to Congo Terminal for its commitment to preserve the environment and its willingness to support local craftsmen” “Our societal policy rhymes with local content and the preservation of the environment. Creating wealth, supporting the promotion of local actions, working for responsible consumption and sustainable waste management are at the heart of our actions” says Patricia EKEY-MISSE, Regional Communication and Sustainable Development Manager. Committed to the Green Terminal approach, a labeling process initiated by Bolloré Ports, Congo Terminal carries out several actions in favor of the environment. In particular responsible consumption, the preservation of biodiversity and the promotion of recycling actions. Since 2013, the company has entered into a partnership with Total Energies for the recycling of used oils. It has just teamed up with artisans for the recycling of coffee capsules and tea bags. It also recycles used paper which is shredded and intended for packaging parcels during shipments.About Congo TerminalCongo Terminal, a concession of Bolloré Ports, is the operator of the Pointe Noire container terminal.The company is committed in a public-private partnership that enables it to meet the requirements of its ship-owner, importer or exporter customers. Thanks to its numerous investments, Congo Terminal participates in the improvement of purchasing power and actively contributes to the fight against the high cost of living. Certified ISO 9001/2015, ISPS (security) and Pedestrian Free Yard (HSE), the company has state-of-the-art equipment and technologies including the Navis 4 operating system and benefits from the strong port experience of the Bolloré Ports network. Congo Terminal employs nearly 900 Congolese employees and carries out solidarity actions in favor of youth, environmental protection and education. www.congo-terminal.net Press contact: Ghislain Maginot, Head of Media Section – Congo TerminalT +242 05 775 02 10 – [email protected]

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