Sustainability Report 2022

Responsible consumption of resources PRISA is keenly aware of the importance of making a conscious and, therefore, responsible use of natural resources and materials consumed in its operations in order to ensure the environmental sustainability of its surrounding milieu. Thus, the Group focuses on reducing consumption as much as possible and on promoting initiatives that encourage sustainable development . One notable example is the progress made in recent years in the consumption of sustainably sourced paper, with percentages close to 100% in Spain and Latin America. In 2022, PRISA Group's paper consumption was 17% lower than in 2021. The variation with respect to 2021 is explained by, among other actions implemented, the lower volume of paper purchased by Brazil in 2022, the promotion of digitized processes and the reduction of the format of the AS sports newspaper which led to savings of 6%. Across the Group as a whole, 99% of paper is sustainably sourced . At PRISA Media the figure is 100% while at Santillana it’s 98.6%. It’s also worth noting that 82% of paper is certified by international standards (FSC, PEFC, SFI), guaranteeing that it is sourced from sustainably managed forests. Consumption of rawmaterials Rawmaterial consumption (t) 49,378 48,869 Water consumption PRISA consumes water mainly for its daily use in its offices and warehouse, as well as for cleaning its facilities. This is obtained through the corresponding municipal public network . In no case do PRISA businesses have their own supply. Santillana has reduced its water consumption by 5% , while PRISA Media has increased water use by 15% , mainly due to the return of employees to their offices after the end of the pandemic. Total water consumption(m 3 ) Santillana 33,469 31,778 -5 % 2022 2021 PRISA Media 15,939 18,283 +15 % 2022 2021 TOTAL 49,408 50,061 +1 % 2022 2021 2022 2021 Variation 2021-2022 (%) Total water (m3) Total number of employees at year-end Water consumption intensity Total water (m 3 ) Total number of employees at year-end Water consumption intensity Santillana 31,778 7,222 4.40 33,469 6,796 4.92 -10.65% PRISA Media 18,283 2.53 15,939 2.35 7.94% TOTAL 50,061 6.93 49,408 7.27 -4.65% Intensity of water consumption (m 3 / Number of employees at year-end) *Consumption of paper without traceability of origin by manufacturer. It is not possible to identify or state whether its origin is sustainable or not. TOTAL 526 Sustainably sourced / recycled paper Paper of unknown source* PRISA Sustainability Report 2022 63 62 Responsible management