Raport sustenabilitate

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT PENNY ROMANIA 2020 56/132 Sustainability in the supply chain PENNY is takingaction in the sustainability fieldwithin the supply chain, especially by choosing regional products. In this way, we support the local economy, reduce the transport costs and implicitly the impact generated by it and also manage to satisfy the needs of our customers who want to find their favorite products on the shelf. Regional or local products have a much lower carbon footprint. We defined some criteria for regional, local or seasonal products: How our clients see product sustainability According to a study conducted amongst consumers, they tend to prefer products grown or produced in Romania or products made using ingredients of Romanian [4] origin. Regional Local Seasonal • The supplier is from same region as the manufacturer • The manufacturer and the supplier are from the same region as the seller • Identical geographical, cultural, political and economic region for the manufacturer, supplier and seller • Local producers • Local suppliers • Small manufacturers / suppliers with direct delivery to stores • Short transport distances between production and sales, not more than 100 km • Freshness • Short transport distances • Reliable production • Support for the local economy The end product is made in the same region where the goods used are manufactured. Products can be considered local when the distance between the place where the products are made and the place where they are sold does not exceed 100 kilometers. Regional assortment includes a high percentage of fresh fruit and vegetables that are sold in stores seasonally. GreenWave from customers - Products The most consumed products on a weekly basis: Bread, fruits, vegetables, dairy products Characteristics: Produced or cultivated in Romania Products with ingredients produced in Romania Short transport route Consumer preference: cultivat-produs în România vproduced in Romania versus product made using Romanian ingredients vegetables: 85% vs 84% bread: 83% vs 82% dairy products: 82% PENNY - A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL | SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY | SUSTAINABLE ASSORTMENT | ENERGY, CLIMATE AND RESOURCES | EMPLOYEES AND SOCIETY | ABOUT THE REPORT | GRI INDEX 4 Marketmind study conducted amongst clients who own a PENNY card.