Sustainability Report 2022

Of the environment A commitment to the environment The Principles of PRISA’s Environmental Policy To actively contribute to raising awareness of the effects of climate change and to fostering awareness that encourages respect for nature and the protection of biodiversity, taking advantage of the Group’s ability to reach millions of digital users. To be cognizant of and continuously assess the environmental impacts of PRISA in order to: adequately manage the risks and circumstances that cause them; improve and update the mechanisms designed to mitigate or eradicate them; increase the use of sustainable technology by transforming legacy businesses into digital ones. To promote best practices in responsible management and apply environmental sustainability criteria when it comes to making investment decisions, as well as across the supply chain and in the execution of the Group’s business activity. To disseminate these essential principles establishing permanent communication with all staff and stakeholders, while promoting at all times and at all levels environmental responsibility and commitment as a participatory task and a priority issue with regard to editorial content; and sharing regularly and transparently the environmental results and actions carried out. 1 2 3 4 5 To protect the environment with a commitment to reducing the carbon footprint, making sustainable use of resources and managing the waste generated by the Group’s activities; compliance with the standards established in the environmental regulations applicable in those countries where the Group operates. The sectors in which the Group operates (media, audiovisual and education) have a limited impact on the environment. Nevertheless, as established in the Code of Ethics, the 2022-2025 Sustainability Master Plan and the 2021 Environmental Policy, PRISA has a clear commitment to proper environmental management , the efficient use of natural resources and protection of the environment in which it is active, all in order to minimize negative environmental impacts. Through its content, the Group promotes the protection of the environment and the awareness and dissemination of good environmental practices, and it also implements internal management measures in the same vein. However, the ongoing transformation of the Group’s business model and its operations towards content generation and its distribution on digital platforms mean that its environmental impact is lower compared to other sectors. In addition, the Group has continued its efforts to raise awareness on environmental issues among its employees through Comunica , at PRISA Media, and the daily bulletin Santillana al día , with topics such as "Children and the environment", "Reducing your digital footprint", "Responsible mobility" and "Chemicals and cleaning". Looking ahead, and in accordance with the roadmap established in the Sustainability Master Plan, in 2023 PRISA will initiate an ambitious project for the design and implementation of an environmental management system , aligned with the Environmental Policy and the Group's commitment to the fight against climate change. This initiative will provide an environmental diagnosis in all the countries where the company operates and will enable the development of a roadmap towards climate neutrality. Milestones in environmental policy in 2022 Inclusion of environmental and sustainability criteria in the approval of projects and tender award processes. 1 Printing on sugarcane paper 100% of Compartir, UNOi, Educa and Rich- mond education projects are printed on su- garcane paper – renewable, recyclable and biodegradable – at Santillana Colombia. 2 Reclassification of the calculation of Scope 1 carbon footprint emissions to include emissions from the company's leasing vehicles. 3 Inclusion of message "Printed on paper from sustainable sources" in newspapers EL PAÍS, AS and CincoDías. 7 Implementation in both business units of specific measures for the preven- tion of waste and the recycling of waste by certified companies. 6 Paper size reduction of sports newspaper AS to optimize the consumption of materials with a saving of around 6%. 4 Promotion of sustainable mobility with the gradual replacement of the fleet by ECO vehicles. 5 58 Responsible management