Specified Sustainability Performance Data Performance data within the report continues to be gathered through a variety of data systems and processes. We consider the data as presented in the report to be reliable but also highlight our recommendation that Ambuja Cements Limited reviews the data, gathering inputs against the key performance indicator stated in the report to ensure that performance against these metrics can be consistently and regularly reviewed and continue to provide accurate and reliable information. Evaluation against Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines Bureau Veritas undertook an evaluation of Ambuja Cements Limited Sustainability Report 2014 against the G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. This included cross checking the GRI index table against all the reference documents to provide an opinion on the self-declared GRI application level. Based on our work, it is our opinion that the Sustainability Report 2014 has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Reporting Framework including appropriate consideration of the Reporting Principles and necessary indicators to meet the requirements of GRI Application Level “In accordance- Comprehensive” Limitations and Exclusions Excluded from the scope of our work is any assurance of information relating to: Activities outside the defined assurance period stated hereinabove; Positional statements (expressions of opinion, belief, aim or future intention) by Ambuja Cements Limited and statements of future commitment; Our assurance does not extend to the Annexure “True Value for Ambuja Cement” in the Sustainability Report 2014 activities and operations outside of the scope geographical boundaries as well as the operations undertaken by any subsidiaries or joint ventures of the Company. This independent statement should not be relied upon to detect all errors, omissions or misstatements that may exist within the Report. Statement of independence, impartiality and competence Bureau Veritas is an independent professional services company that specialises in Quality, Health, Safety, Social and Environmental management with almost 180 years history in providing independent assurance services, and an annual turnover in 2014 of Euros 4.17 billion in 2014. Bureau Veritas has implemented a Code of Ethics across the business to maintain high ethical standards among staff in their day to day business activities. We are particularly vigilant in the prevention of conflicts of interest. No member of the assurance team has a business relationship with Ambuja Cements Limited, its Directors or Managers beyond that required of this assignment. We have conducted this verification independently, and there has been no conflict of interest. The assurance team has extensive experience in conducting assurance over environmental, social, ethical and health and safety information, systems and processes, has over 5 years combined experience in this field and an excellent understanding of Bureau Veritas standard methodology for the Assurance of Sustainability Reports. Bureau Veritas Certification (India) Pvt. Ltd. 6th Floor, Marwah Centre, K. Marwah Lane, Off. Saki-Vihar Road, Saki Naka, Andheri (East), Mumbai- 400072 India.