Specific to PENNY Romania, in 2023 a total of 46 risks were identified, although 43 of them have a probability of occurrence of up to 20%. The risks were classified into 13 main categories: z Goods and services z Construction and expansion z Corporate Accounting z Contracts and law z Fraud and corruption z Finance & Insurance z IT & date z Antitrust and competition law z Logistics & Stores z Personnel and health z Market & Customers z Data protection and privacy z Society and environment The risks identified with the highest probability of fulfilment in 2023 were related to the information communicated to consumers on the price of products. The main addressing measures were based on improving the surveillance system in terms of the display and presentation of products. For all the risks identified at the level of PENNY Romania in 2023, we have established 115 actions to mitigate risks and address opportunities, 50 of which are unique. Among the actions being implemented, we mention: z Supplementing training sessions on certain compliance and data protection topics z Organizing dialogue sessions with internal and external stakeholders on compliance topics z Extension of quality clauses in contractual relations with suppliers z Market research z Application of the '4 eyes' principle in tendering procedures z Continuous development of the internal control system Regarding the corruption risk assessment, it can be said that 100% of the locations are subject to the assessment, because the risk assessment is carried out at the level of operational structures and functions, but the employees who are part of these structures and occupy the respective functions carry out their activity in the entire PENNY Romania network. Corruption risk is defined as an employee's request for benefits from business partners or other third parties for himself or others in connection with a business decision, taking advantage of his or her position, or accepting benefits that, for example, due to their value, may give the impression that they influence his or her business decision. Following the risk analysis, this risk was assessed as insignificant in the case of our company's activity. However, we are implementing measures to ensure that this risk is not overcome. z Helpline for consultations or complaints z Anti-corruption training sessions, including additional general training (including management), E-learning for employees with email addresses, mandatory annual courses and refreshers z Group Policy for Benefits Management (potential gifts) z Group Policies Donations & Sponsorship Activities Climate-related risks At the Group level, the extension of the integrated risk management system to include climate-related risks and opportunities is envisaged. At this moment, at PENNY Romania we are aware of the importance of the impact of climate change not only on our own operations, but also in our supply chain. Through the multitude of measures to reduce energy consumption, we implicitly address one of the most pressing transition risks, namely the increase in fossil energy supply prices. With the abandonment of methane gas plants and the supplementation of electricity consumption through our extensive system of photovoltaic panels, we reduce the negative financial impact caused by the increase in energy costs, caused both by the increase in prices, but also by the increase in consumption for cooling spaces during long periods of heat waves and heat waves. At the same time, we ensure that all our locations have comprehensive insurance policies that also cover extreme events, thus reducing the risk of financial losses caused by these acute climatic risks. 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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