Interventions in the strategic area We want to contribute to the development of a healthy and stable society! We value the well-being of our employees and believe that they can be important pillars in creating a sustainable future. Our objectives in this regard are to create opportunities for social integration and economic development, to offer solutions to socio-economic challenges and to strengthen the image of good citizens. To achieve these objectives, PENNY has identified two strategic areas of interest: I. Employee development Our employees and their experience at PENNY are testimony to our commitment to them and our efforts to ensure an environment conducive to personal and professional development. Due to our approach to managing human resources, PENNY Romania has been recognized as Top Employer 2024, for the third consecutive year, by the Top Employers Institute. Among the benefits that the PENNY team enjoys are the following: z Individual medical insurance. z Additional vacation days. z Flexibility and work-life balance. z Meal and gift vouchers. z Shopping card with extra benefits. z Performance bonus system. At the same time, to improve the experience of our employees, PENNY has started a series of initiatives aimed at developing a work environment centered on people and their well-being: z Continuation of Leadership programs with customized modules for target Groups: Leadership Impact, 5 Star Attitude, Team of Teams, Leadership+ z #suntamabil, an awareness program that represents a sustained effort shared by all employees to improve the quality of professional life z The ninth edition of the Football Championship z The expanding of the "4 months from employment" feedback program z Digitalization of the HR processes z Career Succession Planning (CSP) – The employee's journey in the company II. Community Development We intend to expand our area of influence beyond the borders of our business. For this reason, our CSR strategy aims to develop the communities in which we operate and to make investments in the causes that need support. We have developed partnerships with representative NGOs, and we focus on investing PENNY resources in a smart and relevant way to our business direction. In addition to the philanthropic efforts that PENNY has initiated, we intend to make these campaigns visible among our employees, whom we involve as volunteers where possible. For this reason and to encourage social involvement, as part of the benefits offered to all employees, we grant one free day per year for volunteering. We list below some of the projects supported by our company in 2023, divided into the three categories of campaigns according to our CSR strategy: z Social responsibility { Caravan for girls and women from disadvantaged rural areas { Put an extra portion on the table { Buftea Community Center { Meal support program for disadvantaged children z Local communities { Supporting communities through football { PENNY Points League { EfdeN – Sustainable City { Grants to support biodiversity z Education and awareness { I want in 9th grade { Together we are transforming education in 1000 schools by 2028 { DAR Scholarships { WELLO – School of Health SUSTAINABILITY REPORT PENNY ROMANIA 2023 188/256 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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