People are increasingly aware of the benefits of purchasing directly from local producers. Choosing the right supplier is crucial to the prosperity of our business. We opt for regional sourcing, benefiting from its advantages, through the four logistics centers that facilitate the distribution of products to all our points of sale. This method of sourcing helps to reduce the carbon footprint and gas emissions. Relationships with our suppliers are solid and reliable. We carry out regular visits to the locations where our goods are produced and shipped, thus ensuring increased control over their evolution and quality. Consumers are showing a growing interest in purchasing food labelled as 'local products' or 'regional products'. In the absence of official definitions clarifying the meaning of 'regional' and 'local', the proliferation of these labels in the food industry can lead to confusion and mislead shoppers. Day after day, we choose to collaborate with those suppliers who share our vision and values. We aim to build solid partnerships and positive relationships with suppliers who are fiscally registered in Romania, whom we consider local suppliers. Purchasing locally is another strength and another priority objective of ours. When we buy local products, we support the national economy by creating jobs, maintaining added value in regional economies. It also reduces carbon emissions by reducing the distance that products must cover to reach consumers, thus reducing their impact on the environment. In addition, sourcing from local suppliers allows us to carry out better quality control and develop stronger relationships with suppliers. By working closely with local manufacturers, we can monitor the production process in detail and ensure that the products are of the highest quality. In addition, the proximity of local suppliers allows us to quickly solve any problems that may arise, such as problems related to delivery or product quality. Based on the monetary value of purchases, 86% of our suppliers of goods are local, which means that they operate in Romania. Local suppliers – from Romania 2023 2024 PROGRESS 2024/2023 Percentage of expenditure with local suppliers (%) 87.91 88.09 + 2.27% Total number of local suppliers (nr.) 653.00 699.00 + 7.04% Percentage of local suppliers (%) 90.07 90.19 +0.14% We aim to foster long-term partnerships because we know that trusted relationships lead to reliable products. Regional products SUSTAINABILITY STEP-BY-STEP CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS SUSTAINABLE ASSORTMENT ENERGY, CLIMATE AND RESOURCES EMPLOYEES AND SOCIETY INDEX GRI & SASB SUSTAINABLE ASSORTMENT
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