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Sustainability Report<\/h1>\n

2021<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Miko, through the update of its sustainability<\/span><\/span><\/span> report, demonstrates its ongoing commitment<\/span><\/span><\/span> to transparently communicate its environmental<\/span><\/span><\/span>, social<\/span><\/span><\/span> and economic<\/span><\/span><\/span> impact to its stakeholders. The Sustainability Report was prepared following the guidelines set by the “Global Reporting Initiative” published in 2021.<\/p>\n

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Letter to stakeholders<\/h2>\n
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Miko’s business management is based on Corporate Social Responsibility, considering environmental, social, and governance impacts. The company actively engages in seeking greater environmental responsibility through specific actions and promotes initiatives to improve the relationship with employees and the community. The pursuit of innovative products with advanced design while maintaining close relationships with customers and suppliers to ensure the required quality standards is of paramount importance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Miko<\/p>\n

Company size<\/span> and numbers<\/span><\/h2>\n
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0<\/span> <\/span> Years of activity<\/span><\/p>\n

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0<\/span> <\/span> Million linear meters
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0<\/span> <\/span> Product lines<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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0<\/span> <\/span> Million in net revenue<\/span><\/p>\n

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0<\/span> <\/span> Million in net equity
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0<\/span> <\/span> Employees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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0<\/span> <\/span> Countries served<\/span><\/p>\n

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0<\/span> <\/span> Million in direct
economic value distributed<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"La<\/p>\n

Loyalty, transparency, consistency, determination, and passion are the values that guide Miko towards its mission, focused on the following pillars:<\/div>\n

Company values<\/h2>\n
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    Continuous innovation and technological improvement of the process<\/h3>\n

    .01<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Verticalization of Know-How, with qualified in-house personnel through training, general culture, awareness, and motivation<\/h3>\n

    .02<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Ethics, through a commitment to adopting correct, dignified, and respectful behavior both within and outside the company<\/h3>\n

    .03<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    I valori aziendali<\/h2>\n
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    Miko operates with an awareness of the importance that respect for social and environmental balance holds for its stakeholders. The company adheres to the ethical principles described in the Code of Ethics and promotes a sustainability-oriented governance, based on certified management systems and an organizational model in accordance with D. Lgs. 231\/2001.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    \"Miko
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    Commitment to sustainability<\/span><\/h2>\n
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      \"Nature\"<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      \"Water\"<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      \"Recycle\"<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Miko considers sustainable development a central factor in the organization and development of its activities. In the words of Miko’s CEO, Lorenzo Terraneo, “For us, sustainable development is a systematic approach to the growth and management of social capital for our well-being and that of future generations<\/span>“. Miko has been aligned with the goals of its parent company, Asahi Kasei Corporation, for several years and contributes with activities and investments to reduce negative impacts on the environment and people. Some of the company’s initiatives include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      .01<\/h3>\n
      Installation of a photovoltaic system on the production facility’s roof in 2013, capable of generating electricity for self-consumption up to 26% of the demand (with an installed capacity of approximately 1 MW)\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      .02<\/h3>\n
      Implementation of process efficiency activities since 2016, resulting in reduced energy and water consumption.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      .03<\/h3>\n
      Replacement of lighting systems with LED lamps in 2020-2021.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      .04<\/h3>\n
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      Procurement of energy solely from renewable sources with guarantees of origin since 2021
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      .05<\/h3>\n
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      Commitment to offset GHG emissions through investments in the Bosco Sacile forest management plan, planting 5,000 trees, and in the forest restoration project in Huong Son, Vietnam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      .06<\/h3>\n
      The company has obtained the Circular Economy Model certification, which attributes an “ENGAGED” level of circularity implementation according to the 6 key principles expressed in the guideline for circularity performance assessment BS8001:2017.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      .07<\/h3>\n
      Adoption of a life cycle thinking approach and credible communication of the environmental performance of its products.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      .08<\/h3>\n
      Dinamica\u00ae microfiber has obtained EPD\u00ae certifications for the Auto Line (Dinamica\u00ae Auto, Dinamica\u00ae Pure, Dinamica\u00ae Auto Stretch, and Dinamica\u00ae Auto Wide) and for the Nabuk Line (Dinamica\u00ae Nabuk Plus), as well as the EPD process certification.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      .02<\/h3>\n
      Implementation of process efficiency activities since 2016, resulting in reduced energy and water consumption.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      .04<\/h3>\n
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      Procurement of energy solely from renewable sources with guarantees of origin since 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      .06<\/h3>\n
      The company has obtained the Circular Economy Model certification, which attributes an “ENGAGED” level of circularity implementation according to the 6 key principles expressed in the guideline for circularity performance assessment BS8001:2017.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      .08<\/h3>\n
      Dinamica\u00ae microfiber has obtained EPD\u00ae certifications for the Auto Line (Dinamica\u00ae Auto, Dinamica\u00ae Pure, Dinamica\u00ae Auto Stretch, and Dinamica\u00ae Auto Wide) and for the Nabuk Line (Dinamica\u00ae Nabuk Plus), as well as the EPD process certification.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      \"L\u2019impegno<\/p>\n

      Company employees<\/h2>\n
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      The results achieved in customer and supplier relationships, energy consumption efficiency, reduction of CO2<\/sub> emissions, water and waste management, and value creation would not have been possible without the commitment and skills of the company’s employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      118<\/h3>\n
      employees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      \"88<\/p>\n

      88<\/h3>\n
      men<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      \"30<\/p>\n

      30<\/h3>\n
      women<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      15%<\/h3>\n
      increase in the number of employees compared to the previous year<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      \"collaboratori\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      83%<\/h3>\n
      of employees have permanent employment contracts<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      \"contratti\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      2.939 <\/h3>\n
      training hours provided in 2021\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      \"formazione\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      0<\/span><\/h3>\n
      No accidents or occupational illnesses reported in 2021<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      \"nessun<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

      Customer<\/span> and supplier<\/span> relationship<\/h2>\n
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      Customer demands are increasingly focused on advanced product design, functionality, performance, and environmental aspects. This requires significant investments in plants, machinery, infrastructure, and technologies to maintain a high capacity for innovation.
      Key factors in customer relationships include:<\/p>\n

      \u2022 focus on innovation and high product quality
      \u2022 proper management of privacy
      \u2022 attention to product health and safety
      \u2022 effective communication with customers<\/p>\n

      The company considers the impacts of its supply chain concerning service quality. The corporate Code of Ethics includes requirements for supplier selection, such as the existence and effective implementation of quality, safety, and environmental management systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      Community<\/span> initiatives<\/h2>\n
      Miko is a company located in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, specifically in Gorizia, and supports various local initiatives and associations. It sponsors several local sports associations, collaborates with universities and schools, and participates in events dedicated to sustainability topics.<\/div>\n

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      Environmental impacts<\/h2>\n

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      Effective environmental impact management enables the company to consolidate its ability to create value for its target markets. The company’s environmental strategy is based on the following principles:<\/div>\n