The main challenges we faced included adapting to macroeconomic, legislative and social trends, as well as managing resources in a context of climate change. We have set ourselves ambitious goals for the coming years, aiming to continuously improve our sustainability performance. Among the notable achievements in 2024 is the opening of 40 new stores, reaching a total of 416 units nationwide. These locations have been equipped with advanced eco-friendly technologies, including CO2 refrigeration systems and electric vehicle charging stations, demonstrating our commitment to the environment and customer convenience. In addition, we continued to support communities through sports and the promotion of a balanced lifestyle, while backing Romanian producers and local businesses by bringing more TripleRO (3RO) products to our shelves. Looking to the future, we are aware of the challenges ahead, but we are confident that together we can continue to make significant progress in sustainability. Every member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our goals. We invite you to explore the 2024 Sustainability Report, which details our achievements and commitments for the future. We wish you a pleasant read! Dear readers, 2024 was a year of progress for PENNY, marked by an increase in turnover and investments in Romania, as well as improvements in services for the millions of customers who choose us every day. We reached the milestone of 400 stores, inaugurated the first autonomous PENNY store globally, and started construction on the fifth logistics center. And in 2024, our team of more than 7 400 colleagues continued our commitment to sustainability, integrating this value into every aspect of our business. In this context, we have focused on managing our impact on the economy, the environment and society, also taking into account respect for human rights. Our vision and strategy were clearly defined in the short, medium and long term, through which we aimed not only to prevent negative impacts, but also to maximize positive ones. Our operational pillars remained the same in 2024: • SUSTAINABLE ASSORTMENT We have managed to offer our customers local and regional products, made responsibly, thus contributing to a healthy and balanced diet. It was based on good practices in supply chain optimization. • ENERGY, CLIMATE AND RESOURCES We have invested in energy efficiency and green buildings, implementing innovative solutions for electric mobility and monitoring of resource consumption. These initiatives have had a significant impact on reducing our carbon footprint. • EMPLOYEES AND SOCIETY We have been actively involved in the community, managing food waste and collaborating with organizations that support children and young people, as well as cultural and sports initiatives in Romania. Message from the General Management Management Team PENNY REWE Romania Daniel Gross CEO of PENNY Raffaele Balestra CFO of PENNY Dan Crișan COO of PENNY MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGEMENT SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY AND GOVERNANCE ABOUT US AND OUR VALUE CHAIN ABOUT THE REPORT THE FUTURE IS MADE TODAY SUSTAINABILITY MILESTONES SUSTAINABILITY REPORT PENNY ROMANIA 2024 4/276 MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGEMENT
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