BYMA adheres to the Global Compact Argentina Network initiative

BYMA is strongly committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations (UN). For this reason, this year the organization voluntarily adhered to the Global Compact Argentina Network. As proposed by Global Compact, this step involves aligning strategies and operations with ten universal principles on human rights, labor standards, environment and anti-corruption with the UN mandate to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the business sector. And, consequently, embark on the purpose of contributing to provide solutions to the greatest challenges of the planet and humanity between now and 2030.

Global Compact proposes to treat the Global Goals as local issues, since the collaboration of all actors, public and private, in all corners of the planet articulated globally and locally will be required to make substantive progress in this common and shared 2030 Agenda.

For BYMA, sustainability is a priority. Therefore, it carries out a sustainability strategy focused on generating positive economic, social and environmental impact on the local ecosystem with one purpose: to transform investment into work and development.

Among all the initiatives that BYMA carries out, strategic alliances to achieve a multiplier effect are essential. Some are with the InterAmerican Development Bank, UN Women, United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE), TCFD, among others.

HUMAN RIGHTS:

BYMA Group works actively in actions to promote equality in its companies. BYMA is part of UN Women and has a Gender Equality Policy, at BYMA diversity is respected and supported, and discrimination is not admitted as established in the Code of Conduct and Ethics. Employees have a whistleblower channel available for any actual or potential violation of the Code. Collaborative working conditions and spaces for dialogue are promoted, and innovation is encouraged. It also works to enhance the well-being of employees through a comprehensive Value Proposition and the hybrid work model called #Experiencia Flex.

LABORAL STANDARDS:

BYMA rejects all forms of forced or coerced labor, as well as child labor. Annually, the Sustainability Report publishes the number of employees who are in and out of agreement. BYMA promotes equal opportunities and prohibits all discriminatory practices.

ENVIRONMENT:

BYMA measures its corporate carbon footprint in its three scopes. And it neutralizes non-avoided emissions through the purchase of certified bonds.

In turn, the organization developed projects that put technology at the service of the environment, such as the BYMA Digital platform, which during 2023 managed to save 1024 trees by reducing printing.

BYMA has a Green Seal of Sustainable Management. In turn, it adhered to the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosureworking group.

‍BYMA's efforts in the area include the development of products with environmental, social and corporate governance impacts such as: the  Sustainability Index, the Social, Green and Sustainable Bonds Panel  and the Sustainability-Linked Bonds Panel. They aim to promote sustainable conditions for the entire local ecosystem

ANTI-CORRUPTION:

BYMA is clearly committed to fighting and preventing crimes associated with corruption. It rejects all forms of actions contrary to the law and good customs. In this line, it has an Integrity Program whose main objective is to contribute to create a fair and transparent work environment, based on the premise of zero tolerance to the risk of corruption according to its "Risk Appetite Statement".

BYMA assesses corruption risks, generates transparent and timely accounting information, and promotes ongoing training campaigns

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