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6.3. Business Chain The Sonae Group has always sought to develop its businesses as an integral part of the communities in which it operates, so that it can act as a stimulus towards creating wealth and improving living conditions throughout the value chain. Sonae has given increasing importance to the way it relates to its suppliers and the kind of behaviour it expects from them. We view all our suppliers as business partners, and as such, encourage them to develop their activities in a more sustainable manner and implement management procedures which on a practical day to day basis comply with our environmental and social standards. The examples that follow demonstrate this approach. By signing up to the Global Compact, we have strengthened our commitment and recognise that, in view of our significant economic impact, we can contribute positively towards our suppliers also gradually adopting these best practices. Modelo Continente Modelo Continente supports its suppliers In line with Group policy described above, Modelo Continente believes and takes a pro-active stance in building mutually advantageous solutions, particularly in the areas of logistical architecture, developing new products and concepts, as well as sharing information, thus enabling the company to continually improve its value offer to customers. Modelo Continente introduced into Portugal centralised logistics and implemented best practices of ECR (Efficient Consumer Response), which include the sharing of information and joint management of product categories with suppliers. Supporting the sustained development of its suppliers can take various forms. One important example has been its role in the setup and development of the “Clube de Produtores” . “Clube de Produtores” Modelo Continente set up the “Clube de Produtores” (Producers’ Club) in 1998, as a support structure to Portuguese livestock and agricultural production, which aims both to guarantee a steady supply of agricultural goods to hyper and supermarkets, and also to promote national production. The strategic objectives of the “Clube de Produtores” are therefore to promote national agricultural production, cultivated in accordance with the standards of quality and safety defined by Modelo Continente. For the producers, it offers a consistent and structured assistance to its members, while guaranteeing a means of ensuring the sale of their production. Modelo Continente invests in the training of the members of the Club in various areas of livestock and agricultural production, and also provides information concerning market trends and consumer demands, so that the sector gains competitiveness against a background of global competition. 46 Sonae SGPS, S.A. Sustainability Report 06
Sonae Sierra The value of purchases by Modelo Continente in 2006 from “Clube de Produtores” members was 87.5 million euro. Activities of the Club: . Technical support . Participation in international trade fairs . Protocols with the Institute of Agronomy, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the National Zoo-technical Station among others . Training actions . Preparation of Programme Contracts in the fruit and vegetables area . International technical visits Promoting more environmentally friendly products .“Protecção Integrada” (Integrated Protection) With this initiative, Modelo Continente promotes the use of natural organisms to combat crop pests, replacing chemical pesticides, and the use of environmentally friendly agricultural techniques. This is achieved by making producers aware of these techniques, and by several communication campaigns to promote these products among our customers. Currently, all fruit and vegetables bought from “Clube de Produtores” members are produced under “Protecção Integrada”. Sonae Sierra’s engagement with their suppliers By using the Environmental Standards for Retail Developments (ESRD), Sonae Sierra has a tool which means that shopping centre design teams must integrate environmental issues starting from the design phase of the project. In the construction phase, the companies involved are also required to use Sierra’s Environmental Management System (EMS) manual for sites under development by Sonae Sierra. All steps possible are taken to obtain international ISO 14001 certification for all construction sites. To help suppliers to meet the requirements of Sonae Sierra’s EMS, we provide the following support: . Guidance and assistance to complete the necessary documentation and to help them prepare for audits, as well as undertaking internal compliance audits . Environmental training programmes for designers and contractors. .Organic products Organic products have arisen as a more environmentally friendly and sustainable method of agriculture, and at the same time safeguard intrinsic product qualities. However, their price is recognised as being the main obstacle inhibiting consumers. Modelo Continente is trying to reverse this trend by promoting the consumption of these products and encouraging the practice of this type of agriculture through the “Clube de Produtores”. Sonae Sierra carries out training sessions with their tenants and service providers on Environmental issues In 2006, Sonae Sierra carried out 100 environmental awareness and training sessions for tenants and service providers, with the goal of providing basic knowledge concerning the Sonae Sierra Environmental Management System to third party company employees. Every year, the proposed contents of the training are defined for each of the Centres, bearing in mind the level of implementation reached of the Environmental Management System and the Environmental Certification Process. The contents defined can include one or more of the following items: . Environmental awareness meeting; . ISO 14001 and Environmental Certification . Thematic visits; . Periodic meetings; . Workshops. Sustainability Report 06 Sonae SGPS, S.A. 47
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