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after approving the Company's Security Program and revised annually. Additionally, the Company Evaluation of Suppliers
for each location where the trading of goods takes follows a Supplier Code of Conduct, which is Suppliers working with the Company are evaluated As an environmentally responsible Company,
place. It is essential for the transportation of goods communicated to all partners, to ensure smooth based on economic, qualitative, and environmental Goldair Handling places great emphasis on the
on aircrafts operating within the European Union. cooperation. criteria, as well as criteria relating to the health and environmental evaluation of its suppliers, with the
Since 2022, Goldair Handling is a member of safety of their employees. New goal of motivating suppliers and
EU-funded FOR-FREIGHT project which aims Suppliers Management suppliers, at the beginning of their improving their environmental
to assist realizing the green transition by utilizing To efficiently manage orders and purchases for cooperation with the Company, 50 performance. To this end, the
multimodal freight transport that integrates legacy all departments at Athens Airport and regional must provide all necessary suppliers filled out the Company communicates its
logistics systems with new technologies. airports, the Company has made a significant certifications for confirmation e- questionnaire Environmental Policy to active
investment in an electronic platform and database and review, while active suppliers suppliers, along with a self-
Goldair Handling ensures the application of health and called COMPASS. This system enables the are evaluated annually through 4.12 assessment questionnaire
safety rules and procedures in all operational areas. Procurement Department to monitor specific an electronic questionnaire average score, aiming at identifying the potential
The Company strives to gradually replace forklifts Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), control (e-questionnaire). (within a range of 0-5) environmental impact of their
with more environmentally friendly electric types, procurement requests and respective approvals operations. This process ensures
while also providing appropriate means to increase and monitor purchases, and coordinate and The supplier evaluation procedure, that the Company's suppliers are
warehouse productivity and reduce employee monitor the shipment of ordered goods. The as well as considerations for supplier disqualification, aware of Goldair Handling’s commitment to the
manual labor. All employees involved in freight and system is crucial in ensuring the efficient and are outlined in the Company's procurement environment, helping them align their operations
mail activities undergo training in the Goldair Handling effective management of the procurement process, procedure. with the Company's environmental goals.
Safety Program, including a new e-learning course leading to improved coordination, cost control, and
specifically designed for the Cargo Department. reduced processing time.
Moreover, security personnel at the Cargo Stations
receive continuous training and certification by the Civil
Aviation Authority for security checks. Goldair Handling prioritizes
regional suppliers, providing 327
ATH Cargo Warehouse Station effective support to smaller markets near
also encouraged the preservation the 26 airports where it is active. Distribution of 566 291
of ecological balance by contributing €41,973,592 new suppliers
to recovery of wild animals spend on suppliers in Greece compared 54
to their natural habitat and protecting Procurement Regulation, in 2022. with 2021.
endangered species. which is communicated internally
and revised annually 162

Responsible 123

Supply Chain Supplier Code of Conduct, 32
who notifies all cooperating
suppliers
The Company's priority is to build and maintain Foreign suppliers Greek suppliers Attica Peloponnesus Rest of Greece Crete
relationships of trust and mutual benefit with its Rest of the island part of Greece
suppliers while supporting the economic growth Northern Greece
and prosperity of the regions where it operates. Supplier contracts
In this regard, Goldair Handling prioritizes management platform and
regional suppliers and provides effective support electronic database (Compass)
to smaller markets near the 26 airports where it 1,348 number 284
operates. of active suppliers vehicle rentals
Evaluation of suppliers
To ensure responsible management of the through a revised
supply chain, the Company has developed a questionnaire, to which social 1,264 domestic suppliers, 27% increase of
Procurement Procedure that is communicated criteria have been added 84 foreign suppliers suppliers compared to 2021
to all relevant departments of Goldair Handling

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