Orano - Annual Activity Report 2024 238 4 SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT Governance information Type Impacts, Risks and Opportunities Localization in the value chain MANAGEMENT OF RELATIONSHIPS WITH SUPPLIERS [G1] POTENTIAL POSITIVE IMPACT POSITIVE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR THE UPSTREAM VALUE CHAIN OWN OPERATIONS, UPSTREAM IRO Orano’s economic outlook is good and predictable, with strong involvement of local companies (companies of all sizes, industrial facilities, etc.). Description The positive outlook for Orano will contribute to the development of the industrial sector and the economic fabric of the regions in which the group operates, within five years. Orano’s policy is to build long-term, balanced and virtuous relationships with its suppliers. FUTURE RISK RISK IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE OR UNAVAILABILITY OF THE UPSTREAM VALUE CHAIN OWN OPERATIONS IRO The group may face unavailability of suppliers (in terms of deadlines, skills or human resources) to meet its operational needs or failures in subcontracting. Description A strain on the availability of suppliers (investments, maintenance, etc.) could generate additional costs for investment programs, and delay the group’s production for five years. The consequences would be an unfavorable impact on the group’s results and cash flows. Orano has implemented a Responsible Purchasing policy aimed at building balanced and virtuous long-term relationships with its suppliers and making it possible to secure critical supplies. 4.4.1.3 Corporate culture and business conduct policy Ethics in business conduct as a value Orano wishes to be an exemplary group in terms of ethics and compliance. As a responsible Company, Orano acts according to two principles considered as priorities: ● compliance with the most demanding requirements commensurate with the challenges in terms of safety and security in the conduct of its activities, as well as for the protection of health and the environment; and ● compliance with the strictest standards of integrity and an unwavering commitment to fight against corruption, fraud, including quality fraud, financial fraud, embezzlement and misappropriation of funds, money-laundering and anticompetitive practices. The Code of ethics and business conduct was updated in 2022 and published in the group’s nine languages and then incorporated into the internal regulations of entities in France, or equivalent outside France. It is signed by the group’s Chief Executive Officer and its proper application is monitored by the Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit Director. It is available on the group’s website www. orano.group/code-ethique. The values shared by all are defined therein, in line with the group’s purpose and commitment strategy. The group’s Code of ethics and business conduct sets out the principles and rules to be followed to uphold these values on a daily basis. It reflects the group’s culture and its commitments to all stakeholders, particularly in favor of sustainable development and respect for Human Rights. It serves as a reference for all employees and managers, setting out expectations and standards. It extends to subcontractors and suppliers through the signing of a sustainable development commitment applicable to suppliers. The group’s Code of ethics and business conduct, and the systems deployed within the group cover the following topics: ● the principles that govern the group’s relations with its stakeholders: the countries in which the group operates, their representatives, administrations and authorities, customers and partners, employees and their representatives, shareholders and investors, suppliers and subcontractors the public and the regions; ● rules on the protection of people, the environment and heritage: respect for people and human rights, prevention of discrimination, harassment and psychosocial risks; protection of health, safety, security and the environment; fight against quality fraud; reputation and brand image; intangible heritage; protection of information and personal data; and ● business conduct rules: corruption and influence peddling, gifts and invitations, conflicts of interest, compliance with competition rules, export controls and international sanctions, relations with third parties, representation of interests and financing political life, the fight against financial fraud, money laundering and the financing of terrorism, philanthropy, donations, sponsorship, solidarity actions and insider trading.
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