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Procurement at u003cspan class=u0022notion-enable-hoveru0022 data-token-index=u00227u0022u003ePodravka Inc.u003c/spanu003e plays a key role in supporting the Company’s strategic objectives by ensuring an efficient, responsible, innovative and transparent procurement function.rnrnOur processes are designed to secure the timely and reliable delivery of goods and services, while continuously improving operational efficiency, optimizing costs and proactively managing risks across the supply chain.rnrnWe are committed to conducting business in a sustainable and ethical manner, with a strong focus on long-term value creation and responsible relationships with all stakeholders. In line with our commitment to transparency and efficiency, we use modern digital solutions and u003cspan class=u0022notion-enable-hoveru0022 data-token-index=u00229u0022u003eeProcurementu003c/spanu003e tools in our daily operations

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Procurement principles

u003cstrongu003eEconomy and efficiency u003c/strongu003efor the purpose of achieving the optimal price-quality ratio and rational resource management, minimizing costs and creating long-term value.
u003cstrongu003eTransparency u003c/strongu003ewhich ensures fair treatment of all interested parties who wish and are able to participate in a clear and accessible procurement process.
u003cstrongu003eNon-discrimination and equal treatment u003c/strongu003ewhich provide an equal opportunity to participate in the procurement procedure. All bidders are guaranteed the right to equal treatment (the right to submit, review, evaluate and select bids in the same way).
u003cstrongu003eResponsibility and professionalism u003c/strongu003eof all persons participating in the procurement process through expert, ethical and responsible conduct.
u003cstrongu003eLegality and compliance u003c/strongu003ewith all applicable laws and regulations.
u003cstrongu003eFree competition u003c/strongu003ewhich guarantees the achievement of the best procurement results through open and fair market competition.

Podravka d.d., the parent company of the Podravka Group, operates in accordance with the u003ca href=u0022https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/81f92357-en.pdf?expires=1728911587u0026amp;id=idu0026amp;accname=guestu0026amp;checksum=3586EF35234A9C00C9FD4E15ED712D7Du0022u003eOECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprisesu003c/au003e and the u003ca href=u0022https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2022-09/UNGPs%20on%20B%2BHR_English.pdfu0022u003eUN Guiding Principles on Human Rightsu003c/au003e and supports the world’s largest initiative for sustainable development and corporate sustainability, the u003ca href=u0022https://unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/mission/principlesu0022u003e“UN Global Compact”u003c/au003e.rnrnPodravka d.d. has implemented the guidelines of the international standard ISO 26000 Social Responsibility, while the application of the guidelines is continuously verified by an independent third party.rnrnThe Podravka Group expects its suppliers to act with due diligence and to identify risks within the supply chain, and to take appropriate measures to detect, prevent and correct adverse impacts in the context of the principles of this Code. In the event of suspicion of a breach of the stated principles, suppliers are expected to promptly inform the Buyer of the identified risks and measures taken.rnrnSuppliers are obliged, in addition to adhering to these principles, to comply with all local laws and regulations.