ESG / Sustainability Report / 2022 ESG / Sustainability Report / 2022 Our governance of that governance body is not a top manager of the MEMBERSHIP OF THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT Company. In 2021, Engineering joined the United Nations Global Compact, an initiative founded to encourage companies all GRI 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-17 2-18Pending the revision of corporate governance - to be over the world to adopt sustainable policies in compliance with corporate social responsibility and make public 2-19 2-20 2-23 2-24 2-25implemented following the appointment of the new the results of the actions undertaken. The companies that participate in the Global Compact have a strong sense administrative body, as its term of office is coming to an of social responsibility and aspire to sustainable global growth, which takes into account their own interests and, As of December 31, 2022, Engineering Ingegneria end with the approval of the financial statements - in 2022 through the commitment to safeguarding the environment, the expectations of future generations as well.Informatica S.p.A. was wholly owned by Centurion Bidco the Board of Directors had not yet identified and adopted S.p.A. However, on June 1, 2023, the downstream merger a policy on the independence requirements for holding the Through a Letter of Commitment to the Global Compact sent to UN Secretary General António Guterres, our Group by incorporation pursuant to Arts. 2501-bis and 2501-ter of role of Director of the Company. Therefore, no statements has formally adhered to the Ten Universal Principles relating to human rights, labor, the environment and the fight the Italian Civil Code of Centurion Bidco into Engineering attesting to compliance with such requirements were against corruption, to promote the values of sustainability in the long term, with company policies and practices, and Ingegneria Informatica S.p.A. became effective, as a result issued by the directors in office at the time in order for social and civil initiatives. This commitment was renewed in 2022 when the Group participated in the Early Adopter of which Centurion Newco S.p.A. became the new sole them to be qualified as independent. program of the CoP (Communication on Progress), whereby the Group reported on its progress made in integrating shareholder of Engineering. the ten principles of social responsibility into its business strategies. In 2023, with the appointment of the new administrative Our Group structure as of December 31, 2022 is the body, 3 female directors were appointed. Furthermore, As a member of the Italy Network of the Global Compact, Engineering also participated in 2022 in the first edition result of an acquisition strategy followed by integration 4 directors out of 13 were qualified as independent on of the Target Gender Equality (TGE). The TGE is an accelerator program which allows participating companies processes. This led to the creation of a body consisting the basis of specific independence statements that they to strengthen their contribution to the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal 5.5, which demands equal of seventy companies, including the Parent Company, provided, taking into account the “Guidance of the Board representation, participation and leadership of women in companies all over the world. The program relies on of which sixty-five are operational while five are in the of Directors of Engineering Ingegneria Informatica S.p.A. Ethics and governance capacity building workshops, learning meetings between peers at national level, the testimonials of experts and liquidation phase. concerning the criteria of independence to hold the office facilitated performance analyses, all aimed at improving the definition of objectives and action plans that increase of Director of the Company” adopted by the Company on a the representation and leadership of women in organizations.It is important to highlight how Engineering exercises voluntary basis on June 23, 2023. management and business control over its subsidiaries, An additional confirmation of the Group’s commitment to pursuing gender equality is represented by the signing of thus reflecting its distinctive integrated approach, In light of the foregoing, it is evident that the shareholders’ the WEPs (Women’s Empowerment Principles) in October 2022. A joint UN Global Compact and UN Women initiative organized into specific centers of operational responsibility. meeting has focused in particular on ESG issues, such as which in 7 principles offers companies a guide on how to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in In the increasingly dynamic and interconnected context diversity and inclusivity, considering them to be central Ethics and governanceEthics and governancethe workplace.of the Information Technology sector, governance thus elements in the process of appointing members of the represents a fundamental element to guarantee the BoD as well, for which in the coming years measures will The Seven principles of women’s empowermenteffectiveness, responsibility and sustainability of business be established to broaden knowledge and experience on 1. Establish high-level corporate leadership for gender equality.operations. sustainable development themes. Furthermore, starting from 2. Treat all women and men fairly at work – respect and support human rights and nondiscrimination.this edition, the BoD is responsible for the approval of the 3. Ensure the health, safety and well-being of all women and men workers.The Company adopts a traditional-type management 2022 Sustainability Report. 4. Promote education, training and professional development for women.system which makes it possible to clearly distinguish 5. Implement enterprise development, supply chain and marketing practices that empower women.between roles and responsibilities to ensure integrity and Pending the implementation of the corporate governance 6. Promote equality through community initiatives and advocacy.fairness in our decision-making processes.revision project, in 2022 the Company had not yet 7. Measure and publicly report on progress to achieve gender equality.In particular, the Shareholders’ Meeting is responsible established committees within the Board of Directors. In for making the most significant decisions in the life of the June 2023, after the appointment of the new administrative Engineering is also a signatory of the Manifesto “Imprese per le persone e la Società”.Company, including the appointment of the corporate body and in implementation of that project, two board This document, drafted by the UN Global Compact Network Italy, was created to provide a new impetus to a fair bodies and the approval of the financial statements.committees were established with advisory and proposal transition and contribute towards the creation of fairer, more inclusive and more prosperous societies through the Company management is instead entrusted to the Board functions with respect to the Board of Directors: engagement of top business leaders and, therefore, the organizations that they lead. of Directors, which carries out the transactions required to achieve the corporate purpose. - the Control, Risks and Sustainability Committee (CRSC), The Manifesto aims to generate a new commitment on the part of the private sector with regard to the social aspect the majority of which consisting of independent directors, of sustainability, inviting it to define more ambitious objectives and adopt risk and impact assessment systems and Lastly, control functions are attributed to the Board of including the Chairman; procedures starting right from the planning phase.Statutory Auditors, which is responsible for supervising, - the Committee of independent directors for related party By signing the Manifesto, the Group undertakes to strengthen the role of the social aspect in its business strategies inter alia, observance of the law and the deed of transactions, consisting entirely of Independent Directors; to generate long-term value, including in the supply chain and in the communities in which it operates.incorporation and respect for the principles of proper administration, and the independent auditing firm, which is This further confirms the path undertaken to integrate ESG responsible for accounting controls. topics into Company management. In particular, the CRSC has proposal and advisory functions In the course of 2022, the Board of Directors (BoD) of EII with regard to the Board of Directors, with a view to consisted of thirteen members, all men, and the chairman supporting assessments and decisions relating to the 60 Engineering © Engineering © 61