RESPONSIBILITY COMMITMENT ATTITUD EDUCATION INNOVATION ECODESIGN RELIABILITY

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1 RESPONSIBILITY ECODESIGN RELIABILITY INNOVATION COMMITMENT EDUCATION ATTITUD EXECUTIVE REPORT 202

2 CONTENTS CONTENTS Letter from the Chairman 04 Letter from the General Manager 0 Paseo de la Castellana th Floor Madrid. Tel Fax Prepared and edited by com Main Services and Figures 06 The Ecoembes Vision 08 Packaging 0 Citizens 2 Collection and Recycling 4 Printed by: ROAL Printed on recycled FSCcertified paper Ecoembes 202 3

3 LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Constant growth, in 202 as well LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Today, more than ever, responsibility and steadfastness Ignacio González Chairman of Ecoembes Despite the fragile state of the Spanish economy, the figures returned by our Integrated Management System (IMS) have shown significant growth Let nobody be in any doubt. These are difficult times. As organisations we are a reflection of the complex current situation and yet are also excellent indicators of what is an evident truth. Despite the delicate state of the domestic economy, our IMS (Integrated Management System) is showing significant growth. In 202, Ecoembes celebrated its th anniversary, which we marked by publishing a book which sets out the decade and a half of the IMS. Looking back, we can see how we have evolved as the country itself has, accompanying the transformation of a whole society. I would like to think that we have been active players in that change. I therefore feel it is more interesting to analyse 202 in perspective. While we cannot ignore the complicated situation we all find ourselves in, the percentage of packaging that is recycled has not stopped growing over the past years, and 202 has been no exception. All of this means we continue to give watertight guarantees that we are an organisation that fulfils its mandate, but also that we are a key player in protecting the Environment, creating employment and reducing the use of new raw materials, water and energy, as well as the emission of greenhouse gases through our activities. Nevertheless, going beyond mere figures, statistics and percentages, I prefer to focus on the spirit that keeps the wheels of the SIG turning ever more strongly. Once again, Ecoembes stands as an example of how to design a system which meshes perfectly, with dozens of parts, some bigger than others, but all nonetheless essential. It is said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Here at Ecoembes, we have made sure all our links know their importance in ensuring that the chain is a living, breathing thing that inspires confidence, security and strength. This is a philosophy that will take us into the future. Reaching a 70.3% recycling rate of all packaging introduced into the market by our member companies was the challenge we set ourselves in January 202. Now, with all the data transparently audited and verified we can see that this target is a reality, one that allows us to look even further to other yet more ambitious objectives. Even starting later than other European countries, since 997 Ecoembes has seen its Integrated Management System consistently grow year on year, making it the ideal waste management model. The figures back us up all the way. I did not want to finish this presentation without stressing the enormous gratitude that Ecoembes owes to its former chairman, Marcos de Quinto. During his years at the helm, our IMS has consolidated its position as one of Europe s integrated management systems. We now have to respect and further strengthen its legacy, ensuring that Ecoembes becomes a present and future reality. Óscar Martín General Manager of Ecoembes Without wishing to downplay the currently complicated panorama, in 202 we managed to increase the recycling rate to 70.3% Today more than ever we need to fully appreciate what we have achieved, what we stand for as an organisation and what we represent to Spanish society. The results which Ecoembes presents to Spanish society as the fruit of its 202 activities are, as might well be imagined, a product of responsibility and steadfastness. Responsibility could well be the word which best characterises our work. It perfectly sums up our position with regard to the world we live in, a world in crisis and yet a world that knows how to move forward with a commitment to tangible certainties, leaving the unknown behind. However, we need responsibility to go hand in hand with steadfastness, a trait that sets Ecoembes apart year after year, increasing the rate of recycling and strengthening the social and economic importance of our work. Without ignoring what is a complicated situation, yet refusing to be intimidated by it, we have managed to increase our recycling rate to 70.3%, well above the levels required of us by European legislation and two percentage points above the figure reached in 20. Again, responsibility and steadfastness. It is responsibility that drives us, these days more than ever, to create employment, protect the Environment, show a commitment to ecodesign (3,92 preventative measures in the 2,440 companies that have taken part in the first Business Prevention Plan ), invest in R&D, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, etc. Ecoembes activities directly and indirectly have created over 42,000 jobs in the green employment field, as well as generating environmental wealth. Thanks to the closed cycle proposed by Ecoembes for the management of 00% of waste packaging of which we are a part. The planet s bio-capacity is at its limit and we cannot allow ourselves the luxury of managing our limited, finite resources inefficiently. Thanks to the recovery of packaging to be recycled and the preventive measures introduced by our member companies, the material from this packaging becomes a secondary raw material with a new life, that can relieve environmental pressure on natural resources. Now is the time to commit ourselves to solutions that work, to demonstrate our optimism for the future, because all the information concerning our activities over the past year confirms this. We are proud to be able to say that practically 00% of the Spanish population has access to one or more of the 00,000 yellow and blue containers in the country s streets and squares, that we have signed 07 collaboration agreements with local and regional governments and that, based on the data from the most recent study into people s habits, 72% separated all or almost all their domestic waste at the point of origin. All of this is thanks to the fact that local and regional governments across Spain have opted to implement an Integrated Management System (IMS), the same model used to manage 9% of all European waste. However, if we say that responsibility is the word that best defines us, we also have to use it to describe the attitude of Spain s citizens who, in the majority of cases, are aware of the need to separate packaging waste at source. Without them, without the effort made every day by millions of responsible people, all our work would count for nothing. For another year, I would like to thank all them and all the other bodies and organisations that form a part of our activities. Our future is bright! 4 Ecoembes 202 Ecoembes 202

4 MAIN SERVICES AND FIGURES 202 Revenue 202 Expenses 202 Advanced societies have a commitment to the Environment in order to safeguard its resources for future generations by adopting sustainable practices. The need to manage the waste generated by economic and industrial activities is part of this global commitment. For the past 6 years, Ecoembes has been helping its member companies (there are currently over 2,000) to meet legal regulations on the recycling of their packaging, but also to minimise the impact of that packaging on the Environment through prevention plans, aimed at increasing public commitment to of recycling and leading research into the best way to improve waste management processes, among other activities. In this way, the Ecoembes IMS (Integrated Management System) is organised as a model of responsibility, distributed across three areas: business, local and regional government and citizens. Thanks to its environmental commitment, the IMS is of great importance to society, involving its citizens in the recycling of domestic packaging and the conservation of the Planet for the coming generations. Revenue from sale of materials 2.87% Other revenue 0.36% Revenue from Green Dot 86.77% Management, communication and research costs.9% Costs of agreements 94.0% 70.3% domestic packaging recycled.2 million tons of packaging recycled.7 million tons of light packaging & paper/cardboard 2,0 member companies Spain is situated points above the targets established by the EU 28,606 containers installed 344,62 yellow for light packaging & 84,044 blue for paper/cardboard º Prevention Plan In 202: 2,44 member companies 3,92 preventive measures implemented kilos of packaging that each person puts, on average, in the yellow container 9 selection plants for light packaging. 47 of those automated 39 authorised recycling companies.76 kilos of paper/card that each person puts, on average, in the blue container 380 communication and awareness-raising campaigns 6 Ecoembes 202 Ecoembes 202 7

5 How we made our dreams a reality in 202 One CSR Master Plan Five Commitments Seven Corporate values THE ECOEMBES VISION One Code of ethics Two Corporate commitments: transparency and integrity Certification of procedures compliant with the UNE-EN ISO 900 MISSION Providing society with a collective response to economic factors affecting environmental aspects related to the consumption of packaged products, ensuring that targets set by law are met and at a reasonable cost. VISION Reaching the objectives set by legislation, in collaboration with local and regional governments, selectively collecting packaging and guaranteeing the final destination of the recovered materials and ensuring that legal requirements are met, in order to avoid interference with sectoral economic development.. Ensuring sustainable development of the company in the medium and long term, guaranteeing the optimum operation of the SIG in order to satisfy the needs of its members faced with current and future demands in matters related to packaging waste and its treatment. CORPORATE VALUES Collaboration Efficiency Integrity Innovation A proactive approach Reliability Sustainability SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Ecoembes s commitment to sustainability was reinforced throughout 202 through the passing of the Corporate Social Responsibility Master Plan COMMITMENTS The Plan is based on five commitments: A commitment to Ethical management and Good corporate governance A commitment to Quality and Efficiency in our processes A commitment to the Environment and Innovation for the sustainability of the SIG A commitment to Personal development A commitment to Transparency and the Creation of value for our Interest Groups. System of Environmental Management based on the UNE-EN ISO 400 standard A Principle of equal opportunities 3 hours per year employee training A Balance between work and life Ecoembest A meeting place for employees Channels of dialogue for interest groups A Policy of Social Action 8 Ecoembes 202 Ecoembes 202 9

6 Member companies and Green Dot revenue and by sectors (202) Number of Member Companies per Autonomous Community and the percentage of the national total Food and drink 2.43% 37.% Murcia 4.7% ABROAD 0.99% PACKAGING PACKAGING AND PLACING ON THE MARKET In 202, Ecoembes had 2,0 member companies and managed.7 million tons of domestic packaging waste. In a constant drive to improve their services, Ecoembes has introduced a number of channels of communication, with 202 seeing the addition of the Member Company Website. There were also important efforts made in the areas of ecodesign and the reduction of the environmental impact of packaging. Last year saw the implementation of the Fifth Prevention Plan The preventive measure promoted by Ecoembes affect 93% of the material associated with the SIG. Through all this, Ecoembes seeks to guarantee that its member companies not only comply with applicable legislation, but also strengthen their environmental commitment throughout the recycling chain. Drinks Hygiene and Beauty Cleaning and Maintenance Others 7.8% 38.8% 7.33% 7.0% 4.79% 7.93% 27.88% 9.78% Membership Revenue MEMBER COMPANIES,706,2 tons were managed by Ecoembes in 202 2,0 member companies part of the SIG FRAUD CONTROL Ecoembes implements a number of a monitoring mechanisms (audits, training etc.) in order to help member companies to correctly calculate their annual packaging declarations (a document in which each company indicates in detail the packaging that it has placed on the market), thus ensuring the company s proportional contribution to the SIG. Ecoembes also pursues and reports those companies that do not comply with their obligations as defined in the Packaging Act through the verification of packaged products (2,704 in 202) and investigation and monitoring of the companies that drop out. Madrid 2.2% La Rioja 2.7% Galicia 4.67% Extremadura.93% Basque Country 3.78% Navarra 2.32% The Region of Valencia 3.49% PACKAGING AND SUSTAINABILITY Ceuta 0.0% 663 Prevention brings together all those ecodesign measures aimed at reducing the environmental impact of packaging. This is one of the identifying features of Ecoembes and an indication of one of its most important commitments to the use of natural resources and sustainable manufacturing processes. With the implementation of the Fifth Prevention Plan , Ecoembes reaffirms this commitment to ecodesign. 2,44 companies have taken part in 202. They are responsible for 93% of material associated with Ecoembes. ABROAD: 9,476 4, , , Andalusia.96% 6 Aragón 4.06% Catalonia 20.67% Asturias.% 3,92 preventive measures implemented Between 998 and 202: 3,000 ecodesign measures implemented 420,000 tons of raw materials saved Balearic Islands.34% Canary Islands 2.46% Cantabria.20% Castilla - León.0% Castilla la Mancha.2% these measures have allowed packaging weight to be reduced by 6% 0 Ecoembes 202 Ecoembes 202

7 CITIZENS CITIZENS, THEIR CONTRIBUTION AND THEIR COMMITMENT Citizens are the key element in the recycling equation. This has been the Ecoembes philosophy since the outset and, as a result, there has been intense activity in terms of public awareness raising via different information and publicity channels, as well as taking part in numerous awareness raising campaigns among the Spanish citizenry. The media reported information on Ecoembes on over,300 occasions in 202 and there are thousands of people who receive information on the SIG through its own channels, such as its websites (see the new blog planetarecicla.com) or the Noticias news bulletin service. It is no coincidence that in 202, 72% of Spaniards said they separated all or almost all their daily waste for recycling purposes, according to the 202 Habits and Attitudes Towards Recycling Study. COMMITMENT 72% Spaniards say they separate all or almost all their daily waste for recycling purposes. 202 Habits and Attitudes Towards Recycling Study Air campaign Corporate image 380 of their own and local bodies communication campaigns 2,000 participants in the World Recycling Day WITH CHILDREN Children are our future and, as a result, Ecoembes has dedicated serious efforts to its awareness raising campaign regarding the importance of recycling. First edition of the Teachers Matter competition and publication of the book The Best Book of All Time 3,46 centres and 600,000 students taking part in children s education programmes in collaboration with the Aldeas Infantiles charity DIGITAL FOOTPRINT Ecoembes has an active presence on the Internet through its website, its blogs and activities on social networks. 23,000 monthly visits to ecoembes.com years Preparation and publication of the book Years of Ecoembes, A Story of Success with Many Travelling 47,000 monthly visits to the reciclaenvases.com ywebsite and the schools blog amarilloverdeyazul.com new blog planetarecicla.com networks a presence on the various social th ANNIVERSARY Last year was an anniversary year for Ecoembes, with the company celebrating years of activity. To mark the date, the company published the book A Story of Success with Many Travelling Companions. It tells the story of the SIG from the outset, a compilation of all those who have worked on the SIG over the past fifteen years or who have been involved in its activities. 2 Ecoembes 202 Ecoembes 202 3

8 Evolution of the recycling of domestic packaging Recycling by type of material (%) 07 signed agreements COLLECTION THE SELECTIVE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING OF PACKAGING Ecoembes consolidated data concerning selective waste collection, selection at plants and recycling of materials shows an overall improvement on previous years. In 202 the recycling rate for domestic waste was 70.3%, about two percentage points above 20 levels. This has been made possible thanks to 28,606 containers and the 07 Agreements that Ecoembes has signed with local and regional governments, meaning that 99% of the Spanish population has access to the domestic waste recycling system. Also important is the work undertaken by 9 selection plants (47 of which are automated), the constant efforts made in the field of R&D, the commitment of recycling companies and the fact that accreditation processes guarantee the traceability of 00% of the recycled material ,99,77 trecycled tons of domestic waste (70.3%) 28,606 containers installed (344,62 yellow and 84,044 blue) COLLECTION Recycling Energy evaluation Total evaluation The recycling cycle has been made possible thanks to the attitude of Spain s citizens who separate their waste at source and the hard work of local and regional governments, responsible for selective collection and with whom Ecoembes has signed numerous Agreements. In 202, each citizen added kilos of light packaging to selective collection and.76 kilos of paper and cardboard Plastic Paper Cardboard 202 Directive 70.3 Metals Wood Total recycled Total evaluated 99% of the population have access to selective paper/cardboard collection 98.4% of the population have access to the collection of light packaging 07 complementary collection projects 6Preferential actions: Selective Collection R&D Optimisation of the selective collection service The Fénix Project Technical assistance to local bodies The Ecoembes Environmental Professorship Packaging Life Cycle Observatory Collaboration agreement with the FEMP (Spanish Federation of Municipalities) 24 PLANTS AND RECYCLING FACILITIES The collected domestic packaging is selected and separated based on the type of material at the 9 plants in Spain, 47 of which are automated. Ecoembes authorises all the recycling facilities which can opt take charge of the recovered materials. All authorisation processes and the adjudication of materials are audited and certified based on ISO Standards. 23 authorisation audits authorised companies 00% of the recovered materials with traceability confirmed Projects treatment designed to improve in materials and of recyclability and collaboration with material bodies. DECEMBER 202 Framework Institutional Agreement() Framework Agreement () 4 Ecoembes 202 Ecoembes 202