Sustainability Report 2023

Perspective outside-in Perspective inside-out RISKS OPPORTUNITIES NEGATIVE IMPACTS POSITIVE IMPACTS for the COMPANY on the ENVIRONMENT and SOCIETY CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES 2 • Implementation of new operational provisions such as DRS - a greater impact on a discounter in terms of system operationalization • Reducing operational costs while reducing resource consumption • The generation of waste of any form brings a negative impact on the environment, requiring resource consumption for its production and recovery or disposal; We encourage recycling and proper sorting of waste • Helping to ensure the availability of resources for both current and future communities, so that finite resources are accessible to all stakeholders • Reducing environmental pressure through responsible consumption of finite resources • Promoting a responsible consumption pattern • Employees can have a sense of contentment by associating with a sustainable company, which brings positive impacts for the environment LOGISTICS AND MOBILITY 3 • The lack of widespread viable alternatives to conventional (fossil fuel-based) freight transport makes the correct management of this material aspect very difficult • Reduce operational costs and improve operational performance by optimizing transport routes • Reducing fuel costs by replacing fuel-intensive vehicles • Any activities related to logistics and land mobility have a negative impact, such as noise and emissions, affecting both the environment and human health • Even as we gradually shift to more efficient modes of transport, we continue to consume large amounts of fossil fuels due to the lack of widespread viable alternatives to conventional freight transport • For consumers (customers who could use charging stations), the transition to electric cars can involve a financial effort • By developing our business, we contribute to creating jobs for our logistics suppliers • We contribute to reducing emissions by optimizing transport routes, renewing our fleet with more efficient vehicles and equipping our stores with electric charging stations • Promoting the transition to more sustainable mobility GREEN BUILDINGS 4 • Allocating significant financial resources for the initial investment, obtaining certification, maintenance and monitoring of the building • Reducing operational costs through energyefficient buildings • Increase in asset value • Improve employee productivity by ensuring modern and efficient work environments • Access to subsidies for the development of green buildings • The expansion of the network implies by default the occupation of the land (regardless of the initial degree of use or the destination of the land) • Reducing the negative impact on the environment in the development, construction and operation phase of a certified green building, unlike a classic building • In the exploitation phase, the main advantages are energy efficiency, conservation of natural resources by reducing consumption and supporting the circular economy • Promoting sustainability in construction 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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