Sustainability Report 2023

Perspective outside-in Perspective inside-out RISKS OPPORTUNITIES NEGATIVE IMPACTS POSITIVE IMPACTS for the COMPANY on the ENVIRONMENT and SOCIETY CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS PILLAR GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT 1 • The relationship between partners could deteriorate if there was no alignment in terms of values related to governance and sustainable management • Certain processes may be hampered in terms of complying with specific governance procedures • It provides an optimal framework for the harmonious evolution of the business • Supports economic performance • Engagement and dialogue with stakeholders – we actively communicate with our stakeholders, staying in touch through a variety of methods and responding quickly to their interests, concerns and challenges • Partnerships based on trust and fairness • Optimization of operational processes, such as the selection of suppliers that align with the same principles and values • The inefficient management of this material aspect by private companies leads to the establishment of negative examples of business practices, which do not encourage sustainable economic development • Generating added value for communities by facilitating investments and allocating resources both for the implementation of social responsibility projects and for actions to improve the quality of life of our employees and create new jobs • Employees who are part of a company that supports sustainable governance, and management can be more open in getting involved in sustainability projects and supporting partnerships with different stakeholders SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL 2 • Failure to meet the needs and expectations of consumers who are increasingly concerned about sustainability • Loss of partnerships if the company does not align with the same values • A company that does not operate according to a sustainable business model can also affect the image of its partners • Increase reputation by positioning yourself in the market as a responsible discounter • Maintaining and developing long-term partnerships by aligning with the same values, mission and supporting long-term sustainability themes • The inefficient management of this material aspect by private companies leads to the establishment of negative examples of business practices, which do not encourage sustainable economic development • Generating long-term economic value by investing in sustainability projects • Creating an indirect positive impact through the creation of jobs (being a large employer in some counties), local acquisitions, through the extended presence at national level 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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