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                                                                                                                                                                                                                             REPORT 2017


            3.1. Sustainable Development Policy and Axes


                                                                                                                                   To develop its business responsibility, Goldair Handling   signed the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact, affirming its
            The Company’s commitment to sustainable development is fully reflected on its internal procedures and policies,        actively participates in sectoral organisations, professional   commitment to defend human rights, protect the environment,
            as well as in actions being developed, objectives set, and evaluation of results on an annual basis. The Sustainable   organisations, chambers of commerce and corporate   promote transparency, and combat corruption. The UN Global
            Development policy that has been adopted by Goldair Handling clearly outlines the Company’s position and the main      networks. Furthermore, it seeks to take part in the major   Compact is an initiative that pertains to companies wishing
            courses of action with regard to issues of responsible operation.                                                      international and national organisations for sustainable   to voluntarily comply with ten principles related to human

                                                                                                                                   development, and to strengthen dialogue with its stakeholders   rights, labour rights, environmental protection, and the fight
                                                                                                                                   through these. In this context, it has adopted and recently   against corruption.




                                        WE GROW RESPONSIBLY
                                            We seek to develop and expand our portfolio of customers by helping to strengthen the
                                        markets in which we operate.                                                               3.2. Organisational structure for
                                           We continuously improve our services, as customer satisfaction is our top priority.     Sustainable Development
                                            We  are  uncompromising  when  it  comes  to  respecting  all  laws  and  regulations  that
                                        govern the services we provide.                                                            In order to ensure integrated management and monitor the Company’s performance in sustainable development
                                            We invest in partnerships with the societies in which we operate, promoting their      issues, Goldair Handling has established a specific organisational structure that is based on the recommendations of
                                        development.                                                                               the Sustainability Committee and the Core Team which reports to said Committee.
                                            We integrate a culture of business ethics and accountability into all structures of our
                                        corporate governance.
                                           We research, preventively evaluate, and manage potential risks, thus safeguarding the
                                        smooth continuation of our operations.
                                           We communicate all information pertaining to our services and actions responsibly and
                                        with transparency.


                                        WE INVEST IN OUR PEOPLE
                                                                                                                                                              Sustainability
                                           We ensure the protection of human rights within our Company and along our logistics                                  Committee
                                        chain so as to create a working environment with equal opportunities for all.
                                           We utilise modern tools and methods to ensure optimal working conditions.
                                           We invest in internal communication and inspire our people through innovative working
                                        practices, fair treatment, respect and trust.                                                                                                   Core Team
                                           Health and safety at work tops our list of priorities.




                                        ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY - OUR SUSTAINABLE WORLD
                                           We seek to minimise our environmental impact, aiming at reduced energy consumption
                                        and the efficient management of all types of waste.
                                            We continue to observe our legislative compliance at all levels of Company hierarchy
                                        and across the full range of our business activities.
                                                                                                                                   The Sustainability Committee meets twice per year and   regard to related issues. Essentially, the Committee is
                                           We invest in open dialogue with our stakeholders, recognising their expectations for a
                                                                                                                                   informs the Board  of  Directors,  presenting  at  the  annual   ultimately  responsible  for  strategic  planning,  monitoring
                                        sustainable future/world.
                                                                                                                                   General Shareholders’ Meeting the overall performance   of  performance, targeting,  and  ensuring the necessary
                                                                                                                                   of the Company with regard to sustainable development   investments for sustainable development issues.
                                                                                                                                   issues, as well as the following year’s targeting with





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