p. 3.10 Explanation of any re-statements of information not applicable 3.11 Signification changes from previous report not applicable 3.12 Index highlighting GRI Standard Disclosures in report GRI Index p. 26 – 27 4. GoVErnanCE, CoMMiTMEnTS anD EnGaGEMEnT 4.1 Governance structure Sustainability governance, and www.varian.com/investors under Investor Relations p. 06, online 4.2 Independence of the Supervisory Board Chairman Sustainability governance, and www.varian.com/investors under Investor Relations p. 06, online 4.3 Governance body and/or independent members of management Sustainability governance, and www.varian.com/investors under Investor Relations p. 06, online 4.4 Mechanisms for stakeholders to provide recommendations or direction to the highest governance body Sustainability governance, and www.varian.com/investors under Investor Relations p. 06, online GRi indeX this report is aligned with the Global Reporting initiative (GRi) G3 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines released in October 2006.