Starlinger Sustainability Report 2022

Social engagement Local procurement Education & training Occupational health & safety Employee satisfaction Starlinger places importance on social engagement and supports the communities in which it operates in various ways. Sponsoring of local sports clubs and programmes for youth support, and financial support to the local fire brigade. Regular engagement with the local municipality of the main facility to explore new opportunities to support local investment and development. Starlinger supports training programmes and further provides opportunities for young people to explore a career in technical and mechanical fields. Support of dedicated training programmes for apprentices, including the offer of trainings in Mathematics, English, and CAD. Promotion of summer internship opportunities for students to encourage young people to develop transferrable skills in a dynamic and supportive workplace. Provision of specific trainings for local technicians in various countries. Starlinger's procurement approach is designed to maximise transport and logistic efficiencies and sustainability. Introduction of local and regional sourcing and procurement. Where possible, local companies and vendors are selected, including local craftsmen for construction projects. Expansion of the capacity of local production sites in selected locations in order to improve added value and to lessen travel and logistical burdens and requirements. Starlinger is dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of its employees, and providing themwith a comfortable and secure working environment. Provision of personal protective equipment, including protective clothing and shoes as well as masks and disinfection gel. Support for employees who want to quit smoking by providing workshops, as Starlinger is a non-smoking company. Installation of extraction units for the improvement of indoor air quality in the production halls, and height-adjustable working desks to ensure more comfort. Provision of vaccine programmes, medical check-ups, and regular ordination hours by company doctors. Providing travel insurances for technicians that are sent on assignments abroad for the entire period of their time abroad. Promotion of mental health and employee well-being by supporting and organizing sports events for staff. Starlinger aims to increase employee satisfaction by retaining and fostering talent and vision, and providing a supportive and inclusive workspace. Organization of regular company events to enhance the internal communication among staff. Support of a work-life balance by providing the possibility to work part-time and flexitime. Allotment of bonus payments to ensure that staff share in the proceeds of the profits in a successful financial year. Financial support for childcare, for example by covering a portion of the cost for day care facilities. Provision of various communication channels, including magazines and press releases, to promote dialogue, transparency, and engagement with the company activities. Installation of access ramps and elevators to provide open access in the offices and other buildings, to increase the inclusivity of workspaces. CSR MEASURES PAGE | 1 1

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