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NATEK ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

SCOPE OF APPLICATION

NATEK Environmental Policy is based on the commitments which the whole NATEK Environmental Management system undertakes.

PURPOSE

NATEK traditionally strives to contribute to higher quality, more comfortable lifestyle and customer satisfaction in its whole area by providing fully valuable services. At the same time, and with the introduction of its Environmental policy, the Company works to minimize the environmental burden of these various activities and promote greater harmony, thereby contributing to the presentation and improvement of a healthy environment.

RESPONSIBILITY

NATEK Environmental Policy is based on following commitments which the whole NATEK Environmental Management system undertakes:

3.1 Cooperation with authorities and local entities

NATEK observes environment-related rules and regulations imposed by local and regional authorities and supports legislatively promoted environmental conservation and pollution prevention. The Company voluntarily follows non-binding legislative recommendations and opinions that aim to improve the global environment.

NATEK offices are selected, according to capacity and availability, based on the sustainability of the buildings and on their ability to provide the highest quality in this area, with documentation where possible (e.g., BREEAM certification). Workplaces are arranged according to the highest ecological standards.

In addition to complying with applicable environmental legislation, NATEK voluntarily participates in internationally recognized environmental and sustainability frameworks. The Company leverages external assessments and initiatives, such as EcoVadis, SBTi, and CDP, to support transparency, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making in environmental and climate management.

3.2 Programs for performance measurement and environmental goals

NATEK establishes proper programs and continues to improve these programs, which measure and control the Company's performance associated with applicable environmental aspects. As a part of these programs, the company sets voluntary goals to achieve improvements in these aspects and positive results of overall environmental performance. Starting in 2024, NATEK calculates the carbon footprint (Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 categories) for each Business Unit, in line with recognized international standards. Results are reviewed annually and used to identify emission hotspots, support emission reduction initiatives, and inform strategic decision-making.

3.3 Employee education

NATEK provides substantial training courses to its employees and suppliers in order to allow them to follow Company's environmental policy and encourage their involvement in environmental protection activities in the workplace and at home. Those with a role of implementing environmental controls shall be fully educated and provided with complete instructions for the execution of their responsibilities.

3.4 Ecology in CSR

Ecology, alongside society and education, is one of the three pillars of NATEK’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. Within this framework, NATEK organizes a variety of annual events, gamifications, contests, and supports employee volunteering initiatives aimed at environmental improvement.

NATEK fosters awareness and commitment among its community to take actions that protect the environment. In line with this CSR approach, NATEK leverages external sustainability assessments and climate initiatives, such as EcoVadis, SBTi, and CDP, to strengthen environmental accountability and stakeholder engagement.

More detailed information on these CSR initiatives and environmental activities is provided in NATEKs CSR Policy.

3.5 Environmental impacts

NATEK aims to ensure the effective implementation and continual improvement of its environmental management system. Key environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions, are identified, monitored, and managed through systematic measurement, including carbon footprint calculation.

3.6 NATEK Environmental Policy Monitoring

All NATEK Group employees and other individuals working under the NATEK brand adhere to the NATEK Environmental Policy. If any individual has an environment-related concern, NATEK Team Members shall report the situation to their direct manager, who shall respond with prompt measures. Environmental performance data, including carbon footprint results, are monitored and reviewed in accordance with this Policy.

ANNEX 1. - GOING GREEN AT WORK: TOP TIPS

More Work, Less Energy

For many people, a computer is the central tool at work. Optimizing the energy settings for computers and other devices can be more than a modest energy saver. Set computers to energy-saving settings and make sure to shut them down when you leave for the day (“standby” settings will continue to draw power even when not in use). By plugging hardware into a power strip with an on/off switch, the whole desktop setup can be turned off at once (make sure to power down inkjet printers before killing the power - they need to seal their cartridges). Printers, scanners, and other peripherals that are only used occasionally can be unplugged until they’re needed. And of course, turn off lights in spaces that are unoccupied. Reducing energy consumption supports NATEKs efforts to measure and reduce its carbon footprint.

Digitalize

It does seem a bit strange that in the “digital age” we still consume enormous amounts of mashed up, bleached tree pulp, most of which gets used once or twice and then tossed or recycled. The greenest paper is no paper at all, so keep things digital and dematerialized whenever possible. The more you do online, the less you need paper. Keep files on computers instead of in file cabinets (this also makes it easier to make offsite backup copies or take them with you when you move to a new office). Review documents onscreen rather than printing them out. Eliminate blank pages from documents before printing and convert to PDF for paperless document sharing. Usage of electronic signature and electronic document workflows helps eliminating many negative effects on the environment.

Don't Be a Paper Pusher

When purchasing printer paper, select recycled paper with a high percentage of post-consumer content and minimal chlorine bleaching. Although recycled paper reduces the demand for virgin materials, its production still requires significant energy, water, and chemical inputs. To minimize paper use, print double-sided whenever feasible and reuse misprinted pages as notepaper. Where possible, choose printers and photocopiers with automatic duplex (double-sided) printing capabilities. For shipping and packaging activities, reuse boxes and utilize shredded wastepaper as packing material whenever appropriate.

Use Green Materials

Some paper use can't be avoided, so use recycled paper and envelopes that have been processed and colored using eco-friendly methods. Pens and pencils can also be made of recycled materials, and refillable pens and markers are preferable to disposable ones. Use biodegradable soaps and recycled paper or cloth towels in the bathroom and kitchen and provide biodegradable cleaners for the custodial staff. Buy in bulk so that shipping and packaging waste are reduced and reuse the shipping boxes. Recycling printer cartridges is often free, and recycled replacements are cheaper than new ones.

Redesign the Workplace

Greening the space in which you work has almost limitless possibilities. Start with good lighting, and good air. Incandescent bulbs can be replaced with compact fluorescents and there is an ever-growing selection of high-end LED desk lamps that use miniscule amounts of energy. Not only is natural daylight a free source of lighting for the office, but it has been proven to improve worker productivity and satisfaction (as well as boost sales in retail settings). Workspace air quality is also crucial.

Lunch Time

Bringing lunch to work in reusable containers is likely the greenest (and healthiest) way to eat at work. Getting delivery and takeout almost inevitably ends with a miniature mountain of packaging waste. But if you do order delivery, join coworkers in placing a large order (more efficient than many separate ones). Also, bring in a reusable plate, utensils, and napkins. If you do go out for lunch, try biking or walking instead of driving.

Get Others in on the Act

Share these tips with your colleagues. Arrange an office carpool or group bike commute. Get fair trade coffee and follow the hierarchy of waste management by prioritizing waste reduction, reuse of items, and recycling whenever possible. Ask everyone to use the glasses in the office, NATEK is providing ceramic cups and water by filtering system in all of its locations. Act responsibly towards the environment and in case you see some area of environmental improvement say it.

ANNEX 2. - NATEK ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN

In accordance with its Environmental Policy, NATEK establishes its Environmental Plan consisting of several environmental goals and programs designed to achieve these goals and promote a sense of environmental responsibility over all NATEK Group sites.

ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS

NATEK Environmental goals are reasonably consistent with Company’s size, structure and conditions and will aim to enable the Company to make the improvements necessary to build satisfying environmental standards. The goals will introduce necessary changes into Company's environmental performance and will allow the Company to build an appropriate introductory environmental management system open to continual improvement.

EG1: NATEK will continue to keep its environmental system in accordance with legislation of resident country.

EG2: NATEK will continue to implement all applicable monitoring measurements for energy consumption, after consumption and paper consumption.

EG3: NATEK will continue to maintain and improve procedures for a decrease of paper consumption.

EG4: NATEK will continue to maintain and improve and procedures for proper waste disposal.

EG5: NATEK will continue to reduce total consumption of electricity for all its branches: Bratislava, Kosice - Slovakia, Prague - Czech Republic, Sofia- Bulgaria, Warsaw, Wroclaw, Gdansk - Poland.

EG6: NATEK will continue to educate and engage its community on ecology and protection of the natural environment with annual agenda.

EG7: NATEK will gradually develop and fully implement systems of controls and reviews assessing Company's environmental performance and fulfilment of NATEK Environmental Plan.

EG8: NATEK will calculate, monitor and evaluate its carbon footprint across all Business Units.

EG9: NATEK will participate in environmental assessments and initiatives.

ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS:

EG2: NATEK will implement all applicable monitoring measurements for energy consumption, water consumption and paper consumption.

By August 2023, all relevant NATEK branches will monitor and measure the consumption of energy, water and paper for further statistical purposes. All branches will gather all relevant information which will be put into the templates same for every branch. The Person responsible for whole NATEK Groups' environmental policy will then proceed the data into summarizing chart, which will be evaluated for overall performance and achievement of the goals, for which the monitoring measurements will be required.

EG3: NATEK will gradually develop and fully implement procedures for a decrease of paper consumption.

Based on the monitoring of the paper consumption, a thorough consideration will be paid to the gradual decrease of the consumption of the paper with the following targets:

  • all documentation which does not have to be printed on paper will be stored only electronically,
  • all documentation which is allowed by law to sign electronically are signed by QES or ES to limit the necessity of printing on NATEK and contractual site,
  • all documentation which does not have to be printed on plain new paper will be printed on already used paper which would otherwise go to waste,
  • all internal procedures which outputs have to be printed on paper will be gradually transferred to an electronic procedure system supported by NATEK or external IT system,
  • other measures will be elaborated after periodical evaluation of paper consumption monitoring.

EG4: NATEK will gradually develop and fully implement procedures for proper waste disposal.

Paper represents an important of waste NATEK disposes. Proper waste disposal is therefore focused on paper disposal, but NATEK does not limit the waste disposal to paper only, but also plastic and glass. NATEK branches and communities are instructed locally in the office with the appropriate waste disposal instructions applicable to local laws and are disposed to public containers indented. All NATEK locations are using trash separation bins located in a visible and easily accessible place. The cleaning companies act in accordance with the environmental aim and make sure that the separated trash is further processed according to the local best practises.

EG5: NATEK will gradually monitor and reduce total Group consumption of electricity once possible.

After a paper consumption, energy is another natural resource which is dominantly consumed by NATEK. In order to decrease the energy consumption NATEK applies, following measures where applicable:

  • NATEK offices being located in buildings with sustainability and eco-friendly certificates;
  • implementation of hybrid or remote has direct impact on reducing energy consumption of the company;
  • all Employees, remote workers included, are educated how to contribute to the decrease of electricity consumption while performing their work;
  • every Employee is obliged to turn off every electrical appliance and machines (e.g. computers, monitors, scanners, office led lights) when not in use (e.g. when leaving the work), the lights in unoccupied rooms should be turned off after an Employee is leaving the room, other measures will be introduced to decrease the electricity consumption depending on needs and opportunities in local units.

EG6: NATEK will continue to educate and engage its community on ecology and protection of the natural environment with annual agenda.

NATEK aims to educate its employees and the broader community about environmental issues, promote sustainable practices, and inspire collective action for environmental conservation. By incorporating activities such as workshops, seminars, volunteer opportunities, and awareness campaigns into its annual agenda, NATEK will empower individuals to make informed choices and contribute positively to the preservation of our planet's ecosystems.

EG7: NATEK will gradually develop and fully implement systems of controls and reviews assessing Company's environmental performance and fulfilment of NATEK Environmental Plan.

System of internal revisioning of the fulfilment of Environmental goals will be developed and gradually tested in relevant branches.

EG8: NATEK will calculate, monitor and evaluate its carbon footprint across all Business Units.

Starting in 2024, NATEK calculates the carbon footprint for each Business Unit, covering Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 categories. Data are collected annually on a dedicated platform, using standardized templates across NATEK Group locations to ensure consistency and comparability. The results are reviewed on an annual basis by the person responsible for NATEK Group Environmental Policy and are evaluated to identify key emission sources and opportunities for improvement. Based on the results, NATEK defines and prioritizes emission reduction initiatives, incorporates the outcomes into environmental and strategic planning, and uses the results as input for decisions regarding participation in selected environmental certifications and initiatives, such as EcoVadis, SBTi, or CDP.

EG9: NATEK will participate in environmental assessments and initiatives.

Starting in 2024, NATEK participates in EcoVadis assessments, and in 2025 NATEK submits its participation in CDP and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), using environmental performance data to guide decisions and prioritize engagement.