IBERSOL | Integrated Management Report 2022

Based on this information, it was possible to validate a set of priority areas to be considered in the sustainability strategy and to be matched with both the vectors and priority SDGs previously defined. They are: - Environmental emergency, regarding climate, energy, and preservation of natural capital - Managementoffoodandnon-foodwaste,benefitingbusinessefficiency and social action - Business governance in the areas of organisational culture, ethics, and compliance - Ensuring food quality and safety, as an element of social responsibility - Digital transformation of the business and the evolution of consumer habits It was also possible to identify other thematic clusters which, although not consensually classified as priorities, may be considered as emerging topics: - Human capital in the areas of diversity and inclusion and talent management - Managing strategic partnerships and the ESG aspects of the supply chain Finally, there were some topics and/or thematic clusters that, in relative terms, were considered less relevant or not material, but which, even so, obtained relatively high absolute scores, as is the case of the areas of community action, healthy supply, new working models or fair cost of goods. Several of these matters are already being addressed by the Ibersol Group in its current operations in articulation with the international brands it represents. In any case, due to the most recent evolution of the geopolitical and economic conditions over the second half of 2022, with unfavourable effects in terms of inflation and consumers’ purchasing power, or INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT REPORT 2022 55