Sustainability at Blum Stakeholders Description Public/media The way we communicate with the public and the media plays a key role in shaping external perceptions of our company. We take pride in being transparent and authentic in our communications and therefore actively promote dialogue with these stakeholders. Frequency of interaction: regular Dialogue format: press conferences and press releases, trade fair appearances, interviews, one-on-one discussions, media enquiries Communities/neighbours With eight sites in Vorarlberg, Austria, our company is firmly rooted in the local region and believes strongly in building good relationships with our surrounding communities and neighbours. We work together with local communities to develop sustainability initiatives that benefit us all, such as green transport solutions and measures to keep emissions from our facilities as low as possible. Plans and solutions for specific company sites are developed in collaboration with the surrounding communities. Frequency of interaction: regular Dialogue format: personal conversations, neighbourhood discussions, press conferences Supervisory Board The Supervisory Board is the highest governance body within our company and is kept regularly informed of any sustainability actions and targets and progress towards these. Frequency of interaction: regular Dialogue format: regular schedule of Supervisory Board meetings Networks By joining partnerships and networks and actively participating in discussion forums dedicated to sustainability topics, we have the opportunity to exchange ideas with other businesses facing the same challenges as us. Industry and trade associations are, for instance, a valuable source of information and also an important platform for developing shared solutions to environmental and business challenges. Frequency of interaction: ongoing, ad hoc Dialogue format: planned events and networking opportunities (general and subject-specific) Authorities/legislators We are committed to ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, meeting our reporting obligations towards the regulatory authorities and completing any mandatory audits required by law across all areas of our business – and sustainability is no exception. We maintain open, honest and direct lines of communication with all authorities and consider this a fundamental part of running a responsible business. Frequency of interaction: ongoing, ad hoc Dialogue format: governmental reporting systems, interactions with local authorities (site development plans), mandatory audits (emissions) 25
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