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REPORT 2017

THE COMPANY’S SUPPLIERS IN 2017

INTERNATIONAL
Goldair Handling ensures responsible marketing services in all areas where it is active Distribution of international Europe Distribution
and for all methods of advertising. suppliers per region United States of local suppliers

9% 8% Other 8%
DOMESTIC 12%
Athens
46% 9%
To this end, the company implements a Marketing and Communications Policy through which it is committed to Other Suppliers at
Greece’s island regions
promoting transparent and appropriate marketing.
Crete
83% Other 25%

Thessaloniki
Marketing and Communications Policy

The company has incorporated responsibility and the represents an element of commitment with regard to 1,445
principles of sustainable development into its culture and the economic, environmental, and social impact of its
active suppliers
into the manner in which it operates and grows. In this operations, as well as enabling it to boost the confidence 1,356
context, it recognises that responsible Marketing is vital to the of society and adapt its services to the needs of its clients.
domestic suppliers 94%
responsible management of the economic, environmental
and social impact of its operations, while cultivating a Goldair Handling is committed to responsible Marketing 89
relationship of trust between society and Goldair Handling. services in all areas in which it is active and for all international suppliers 6%
At Goldair Handling, there has been a Marketing and methods of advertising. Goldair Handling’s Marketing
Communications Department in operation since 2014, with Program, including advertising, promotional activities
the aim of effectively promoting the Company’s services to and sponsorships, takes into account the applicable
all groups of interested parties. Through the adoption of this laws on communication, standards and, in particular, the
policy, the Company pursues appropriate advertising and Greek Code of Advertising and Communication, which it It should be noted that, over the course of 2017, the Company The supplier evaluation procedure, as well as consideration
responsible promotion of its services. More specifically, it adheres to and implements in developing every related allocated 89.9% of its total purchasing budget to suppliers of supplier disqualification, is described in the Company’s
places great emphasis on ensuring that the communication programme. based in Greece. Procurement procedure.
material of Goldair Handling is legitimate, proper, fair, honest,
corresponds to reality, and respects the rights and diversity of Goldair Handling seeks: In order to ensure smooth collaboration and promote the More specifically, Goldair Handling places particular
human beings with regard to age, gender and race. To develop and offer innovative products and services, principles of reliability and integrity in Goldair Handling’s emphasis on the environmental evaluation of suppliers,
with a view to meeting the needs of its clients in the best dealings with its suppliers, a Procurement Procedure is with a view to further raising the awareness of its suppliers
The Company’s philosophy with regard to Marketing way possible. implemented, along with a procedure for assigning and with regard to their environmental responsibility. To this
takes into account the interests of the local communities To communicate simply and clearly, with a view to executing procurements. The object of this Procedure is to end, the Company’s Environmental Policy is sent to active
in which it operates, believing that responsible Marketing having its messages comprehended by all consumers. convey the Company’s policy related to procurements and to suppliers, along with an environmental self-assessment
establish procedures to be followed for the procurement of questionnaire, in order to identify the potential impact of
supplies, materials, and services. The Procedure describes their operations on the environment. The questionnaire
the criteria and the selection process for suppliers, the also covers actions and programmes implemented by the

2.5. Trust relationships with suppliers relevant expenditure, as well as the method of evaluating Company’s suppliers regarding responsible environmental
management, including energy conservation, proper waste
tenders. The Procedure is sent to all interested departments
of Goldair Handling and updated on an annual basis. management, recycling of products and packaging, and staff
training in environmental matters.
Goldair Handling recognises that cooperating suppliers are In this context, the Company’s main aim is to create a relationship EVALUATION OF SUPPLIERS
important partners for achieving its business objectives, as they of trust and long-term cooperation with its suppliers and to Goldair Handling evaluates its suppliers on the basis of It should be noted that Goldair Handling plans to revise the
significantly contribute to responsible entrepreneurship. The support the economic growth and prosperity of the regions in qualitative, environmental criteria, as well as issues related supplier assessment questionnaire in order to incorporate
development, maintenance, and evaluation of the Company’s which it operates. By prioritising local suppliers, the Company to the health and safety of workers. In this context, suppliers, social criteria and employment practice criteria. The revised
supply chain, using financial, environmental and social criteria, supports the smaller markets around the 26 airports in which at the start of their cooperation with the Company, provide the questionnaire is on the final stage of implementation.
is a prime consideration for Goldair Handling. it operates. relevant certifications for confirmation and review.

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