OPENING MESSAGES

In the last few years, we have crossed unusual times during which we have faced multiple challenges that we have managed to overcome by being flexible and by quickly adapting to changes. To achieve results with significant impact, it is essential that people are united around a common goal that they strive to accomplish. Together we are stronger, that's why we want to create meaningful connections with our people, partners and customers and contribute to the development of a favorable context for the sustainable development of the planet, people and communities.

Thanks to our team, Ursus Breweries is the leader of the beer market in Romania, and it puts on us responsibility to be leading example of strengthening our sustainable business model, both out of concern for future generations and for everyone who is part of our community today.

Our actions cover several areas: reducing the consumption of resources, such as water or energy, reducing our carbon footprint, using raw materials from sustainable sources, promoting responsible choices and a diverse and inclusive social environment.

Through the partnerships we’ve built we have managed to contribute to the well-being of the entire community by using the voice of our brands to carry out responsibility and involvement messages to as many Romanians as possible. Thus, Ursus brand redirected to Conservation Carpathia Foundation 1% from the sales of URSUS Premium limited edition. Through this partnership, we contributed to restoring the bears' natural habitat, but also to protecting people from bears that would leave their habitat in search of food.

Ciucaș brand also encouraged its consumers to behave more responsibly towards the environment. As a result of reconstructing some relaxation areas - Ciucaș Meadows - people can spend their time outside in a responsible manner. They have the necessary infrastructure and setup to enjoy nature, but keep it clean. Moreover, Ciucaș carries out a series of cleaning actions of several green spaces together with community volunteers and Ursus Breweries employees.

During UNTOLD, Neversea and Oktoberfest festivals, our Peroni Nastro Azzuro, Ciucaș, Ursus and Kozel brands promoted responsible behavior in terms of selective collection of waste, but also in terms of alcohol consumption. We always promoted the responsible consumption of alcohol, and what's more, we've expanded the number of non-alcoholic drinks in our portfolio to give our consumers as many options as possible.

Equally important is the welfare of our employees, which is why we invested in development programs tailored to their needs and interests, especially in well-being initiatives.

Moreover, one of our goals is to create an inclusive culture and promote gender diversity. Thus, we are the first brewer in Romania to sign the commitments of LEAD Network (Leading Executives Advancing Diversity), whose mission is to facilitate the attraction, retention and promotion of women in the retail and consumer goods industry.

We also signed the Romanian Diversity Charter, a collaborative platform for action, debate and exchange of best practices around diversity management. And last but not least, Ursus Breweries is the first beer producer in Romania certified as Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute.

We are proud of our achievements so far, we will continue to act responsibly and pursue our vision of being the most admired company, building a better Romania!