Methodological Note

The aim of this Sustainability Report is to communicate the sustainability approach of the Neodecortech Group (consisting of the parent Neodecortech S.p.A. and its subsidiaries - hereinafter also “NDT” or “the Group”) and its performance in the field of environmental, social and economic sustainability in a clear manner.

The information contained in this Sustainability Report intends to give a proper understanding of the company’s activities, performance, results and the impact generated on environmental, social and personnel-related topics, the fight against corruption and bribery and respect for human rights; the content has been selected based on the results of an updated materiality analysis process that involved a comparison of material topics with industry best practices, as described in the section “The NDT Materiality Matrix”.

The reporting period runs from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020, and prior years’ figures are shown where available for comparative purposes. The scope of financial data and information matches the Neodecortech Group’s consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2020. The scope of social and environmental data and information comprises the companies consolidated on a line-by-line basis within the consolidated financial statements.

In 2020, there were no significant changes in the Group’s size, ownership structure and supply chain.

In order to enable data comparability over time and measure the performance of Group activities, a comparative year has been included, where available. Restatements of previously published comparative data are clearly indicated as such. In order to ensure data reliability, the use of estimates has been restricted as much as possible and, where present, are appropriately shown in the document. The Neodecortech Group Sustainability Report is prepared in accordance with the “Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Standards” set out by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), based on the “in accordance - Core” option.

This document is prepared on an annual basis and was submitted for approval by the Board of Directors of Neodecortech S.p.A. on 11 May 2021.

The Sustainability Report is subject to limited assurance engagement, according to the criteria indicated in ISAE 3000 Revised, by Deloitte & Touche S.p.A..

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