Sidenor 2021 Sustainability Report. Non-financial information statement

45 Respect for the law The corporate and professional activities of Sidenor shall be developed in strict compliance with the current legislation wherever they take place. Ethical integrity The corporate and professional activities of Sidenor and its employees shall be based on the value of integrity and developed according to the principles of honesty, avoidance of any form of corruption as well as respect for the specific circumstances and needs of all individuals involved. Sidenor shall promote, among its employees, the recognition and appraisal of behaviours that comply with the principles defined in this Code of Ethics. Respect for human rights All activities of Sidenor and its employees shall strictly respect the human rights and civil liberties included in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Commitment to the prevention and eradication of child labour At Sidenor, we are aware of the importance of respecting the personal and emotional development of minors and the enjoyment of their rights; we therefore rigorously comply with the applicable law which, pursuant to the Statute of Workers Rights, prohibits the admission to employment of minors under the age of sixteen as well as overtime, night work and/or work activities or positions which are subject to recruitment limitations, according to Law 31/1995 of November 8 on the prevention of occupational risks and to the applicable regulatory provisions.