STEF's CSR policies

The STEF Group aligns its CSR commitments with the criteria established by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

All of our policies and approaches are described in our sustainability report.

We have built our development model with the utmost respect for environmental balance. We are aware of our responsibility toward the planet and the importance of controlling our impact on it.

We have therefore built a sustainable development policy around issues related to our activity and our ecosystem:

• Improve air quality
• Control our energy consumption
• Transition to low-carbon energy sources
• Reduce our greenhouse gas emissions
• Decrease the impacts of road traffic
• Limit our impact on biodiversity
• Reduce our waste production
• Reduce our water consumption

Human Resources

The Group's Human Resources policy aims for two major and converging objectives:

• Contribute to the Group's growth and performance through engaged employees
• Ensure our employees have a meaningful experience that meets their aspirations.

This policy is structured around 4 key areas:

1. The strong and lasting bond between the Group and its employees
2. The deployment of safe, inclusive and respectful work environments
3. Placing equality, professional diversity and inclusion at the heart of all organizations
4. Developing STEF's attractiveness

Purchasing

Responsible Purchasing

As a European specialist in temperature-controlled transport and logistics, our Group is committed to a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach that allows us to strengthen our sustainable development strategy. In this context, we have developed a Responsible Purchasing Charter that defines the rules of good conduct and the commitments we expect from our suppliers, particularly regarding respect for the environment, human rights, and ethical practices.

Transport Subcontracting Purchases

As part of its activities with its subcontractors for transport, the Group has established general terms and conditions for transport subcontracting purchases.

Food Safety

We are an essential link in the food chain and work hand in hand with our clients in the agri-food industry, distribution and Foodservice to guarantee the food safety of products entrusted to us.

Our food safety challenges are to:

• Guarantee the food safety of products by maintaining goods entrusted to us at constant temperature
• Contribute to our clients' development by preserving their image and reputation regarding cold chain compliance

Our food safety policy is structured around 4 objectives:

1. Comply with regulatory and institutional frameworks
2. Master the operations entrusted to us by our clients
3. Measure the effectiveness of our policy through management and control systems
4. Actively manage food safety incidents and crises

Ethics, Compliance and Business Conduct

Created in 2015 and regularly updated, the Group's Ethics and Business Conduct Charter summarizes the commitments and rules of conduct that must guide employees in their daily actions.