Sidenor 2020 Corporate Report

77 At Sidenor, we are strongly committed to the respect for, and fulfilment of human rights, as stated in our Code of Ethics and our Protocol of action in case of allegations of harassment and violence at the workplace, through which we handled the single complaint received in this field. Our main scope of action is the European continent and we therefore follow the European Union guidelines established in this regard, always ensuring respect for the rights inherent to all human beings, without distinction. In the same way, we reject forced or compulsory labour, as well as child labour. Besides, we observe the fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organisation, which mention, among others, the respect for freedom association and the right to collective bargaining. Responsible and sustainable purchasing 1. Process The Purchasing Management channels the procurement processes of materials, transports, services and equipment required by Sidenor. The main objective of the Purchasing Department is to acquire the goods, services and equipment that are necessary for our activity under the best possible quality, service and cost conditions while ensuring strategic alignment and complying with the specifications of the internal customer, as laid down in our Purchasing Policy (published on Sidenor’s website). This process is carried out in compliance with the principles and values stated in our Code of Ethics (also available on our website). The General Conditions of Purchase sent in the orders extend the acceptance of the Code of Ethics to all our suppliers. Suppliers are strategic participants in Sidenor’s value chain. For this reason, we promote their development by means of a long-term business relationship, mutual growth, benefit and respect, responsibility, honesty, quality and transparency, which help fulfil company objectives and strategies. Our purchasing process flow is detailed below: Commitment to human rights