Eggs One of the strategic objectives of the REWE Group is the elimination of eggs from batterycaged hens, a goal we have been working towards since 2019. Our range includes eggs labeled with code 2 (hens raised on the ground) and code 0 (hens raised in an organic system), but we intend to eliminate eggs labeled with code 3 (battery-caged hens) from our assortment by the end of 2025. This decision underscores our commitment to promoting animal welfare and providing ethically sourced products to our customers. In 2023, 8.91% of the revenue from egg sales came from categories of eggs that originate from birds not raised in cages, which is a 14% increase compared to the previous year. We have committed that starting from 2026, we will no longer sell eggs from farms that raise birds in battery cages. However, it must be emphasized that an effective system change can only be achieved with the involvement of all parties, starting with agriculture, from producers to processors and all associated sales channels, including retail. Fresh meat We continue our efforts to highlight in front of our consumers the assortments coming from local brands and responsible farms. We are proud to announce that 100% of the meat products we offer in our stores are of Romanian origin. Starting with 2017, we have introduced in our assortment five types of fresh poultry meat (chicken, duck, and turkey) from slow-bred birds on farms located on the territory of Romania, thanks to the close collaboration with regional partners. We continue to develop and comply with rigorous standards for the responsible treatment of animals on production farms. The superior quality and freshness of Romanian meat are guaranteed through our partnerships with suppliers in Romania, who are certified according to IFS standards. We conduct unannounced inspections of production facilities to ensure that our high meat quality standards are always met. The careful supervision of the thermal chain, from the moment of reception in our logistics centers to the placement of the products on the shelves of PENNY stores, ensures the maintenance of optimal freshness and extends the shelf life of the products. To prevent the cold chain from being interrupted, we recommend customers to use insulated bags for transporting products, which is especially important in the hot season. We also advise that once home, the products should be stored immediately in the refrigerator and kept at the appropriate temperature until the moment of thermal preparation. These measures help to preserve the quality and food safety of products. In 2023 we continued the project aimed at the assortment of fresh pork, called “Meat from origins”. With this project we ensure good quality traceability as well as reducing the carbon footprint, by standardizing deliveries from 2 processors per logistics center. Suppliers are selected from the closest vicinity of our regional logistics centers. Methods of Raising Hens: 0ROTM00ABC1 from ecologically raised hens 1ROTM00ABC1 from free-range hens 2ROTM00ABC1 eggs from hens raised on the ground, in barns 3ROTM00ABC1 eggs from hens raised in enriched cages Significance of the "code" on eggs 0ROTM00ABC1 egg quality 0ROTM00ABC1 country of origin 0ROTM00ABC1 county 0ROTM00ABC1 identification code 01/01/2023 expiration date 0ROTM00ABC1 01/01/2023 Percentage of turnover from the sale of code 0, 1 and 2 eggs 7.82% 8.91% 2022 2023 SUSTAINABILITY STEP BY STEP CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS SUSTAINABLE ASSORTMENT ENERGY, CLIMATE AND RESOURCES EMPLOYEES AND SOCIETY GRI & SASB INDEX ASSURANCE OF SELECTED NON-FINANCIAL INDICATORS
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