CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES EXPLANATION OF THE IMPACT Regardless of the sector in which they operate, all companies depend on natural resources to carry out their activity. In the retail sector, access to raw materials plays a crucial role, affecting not only the costs associated with the supply chain, but also compliance with various legal regulations aimed at producer responsibility in the context of extended producer responsibility and the circular economy. Therefore, for us, conserving resources is not only a way to streamline day-to-day operations, but also a legal requirement that must be met. At the same time, efficient resource management and supporting the development of a circular economy at national level are essential steps in achieving our sustainability goals. HOW WE CONTROL THE IMPACT We are constantly focused on reducing and responsibly managing the resources we use. Every year, we monitor the consumption of water, consumables, packaging and waste generated. In 2023, we continued to implement initiatives to effectively manage these resources. We supported the circular economy through selective waste collection projects and used packaging reuse systems in logistics. At the same time, we are constantly looking for ways to optimize our work to reduce resource consumption and use alternative sources in our processes. We continue the initiatives developed in previous years, which refer to the conservation of water resources, the use of sustainable materials, the support of biodiversity, the use of reusable logistics systems, the support of correct management and waste reduction. OUR IMPACT AND PERFORMANCE IN FIGURES z 57% recycling rate of waste generated on our sites z 22 603 tons of waste diverted from disposal z 78.6 tons were directed to energy recovery z 95% of the green spaces in our stores are landscaped to support biodiversity z Delivery of goods exclusively using CHEP pallets by 17% of suppliers z Use of a mixed CHEP and Europallet system adopted by 35% of suppliers z Exclusive delivery of IFCO crates by 6.6% of vegetable and fruit suppliers SUSTAINABILITY REPORT PENNY ROMANIA 2023 160/256 MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL DIRECTORS SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY AND GOVERNANCE ABOUT US AND OUR VALUE CHAIN ABOUT THE REPORT THE FUTURE IS MADE TODAY SUSTAINABILITY MILESTONES CONTENTS
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