In the above document we have found information on the supplier policy which clearly explains that the selection processes of new suppliers depends on the importance of the good or service for the company and the expense relative to total annual expenditure. The Procurements Department:

- Will require suppliers to be socially responsible and, whenever the risks make this advisable, will request that they provide suitable documentary evidence.

- Will ensure that procurements are respectful of society and the environment.

- In conditions of equality, and without increasing the risk or reducing the competitive advantage of the company, will give preference to local suppliers over non-local ones, and domestic suppliers over foreign ones, thereby promoting the economic development

of the community, region, country and continent, respectively.