Datalogic

Reference: pages 28-29.

The Board of Directors of Datalogic S.p.A. "is responsible for setting corporate strategies and overseeing operational management." At December 31, 2025 it had 7 members: 2 executive (Chairman Romano Volta, CEO Valentina Volta) and 5 non-executive, of whom 4 are independent. "Within the Board, gender balance is ensured: out of 7 directors, 4 are women (57%) and 3 are men (43%)... Additionally, 4 out of 7 directors are independent (57%)." The Board has no workers' representation (p.28).

The Board is supported by the Control, Risks, Remuneration, Appointments and Sustainability Committee (the "Single Committee") and by the Board of Statutory Auditors. Material sustainability topics and the double materiality analysis are approved by the Board "after receiving a favourable opinion from the Single Committee... and after consulting with the Board of Statutory Auditors" (p.29). The Executive Chairman and Group CEO report to the Board at least four times a year on delegated powers, including materiality analysis and strategic matters, and the Head of Internal Audit reports directly to the Board Chairman (p.29).

Reference: page 29.

Governance bodies address operational and financial risks, "including the adjustment of market strategies and sustainability policies, while identifying innovation opportunities in the industrial automation sector." The sustainability strategy "is managed by the Group CEO with the support of the Executives through the Sustainability Executive Committee, while the Board, with the support of the Single Committee, approves the long-term objectives and monitors their implementation."

Datalogic has "adopted a structured internal control system, with procedures applied by the heads of corporate functions whose activities are subject to periodic internal and external audits; the outcome of these audits is reported to the supervisory bodies." The assessment of corporate strategies and sustainability impacts takes place "through periodic reports provided by the Executive Bodies to the Board of Directors, with the support of the Single Committee and under the supervision of the Board of Statutory Auditors." The Group has also "conducted informational activities for its directors and supervisory bodies, with periodic in-depth analyses" on sector and sustainability dynamics.

Reference: pages 29-30.

The short-term Management Incentive Plan (MIP) and Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) "include an ESG objective: the Net Promoter Score (NPS), an indicator used to measure customer satisfaction and loyalty... This KPI accounts for 5% of the total variable component." The CEO additionally "has an individual target equal to 10% of their variable compensation, linked to Employee Engagement."

On climate specifically, the report states only that "the Group is considering incentive and assessment systems tied to greenhouse gas emission reduction targets" — i.e. no GHG-linked incentive exists yet. Conditions and revisions of incentive systems, set out in the Remuneration Policy, "are approved annually by the Single Committee, then by the Board of Directors and the Shareholders' Meeting."

Reference: page 30.

Due diligence "is based on an integrated, ongoing approach that permeates corporate governance and strategy, promotes stakeholder engagement, supports the identification and management of negative impacts, and ensures that the effectiveness of actions taken is monitored." The report provides a mapping table of the core elements of due diligence to sections of the statement:

Reference: pages 30-31.

"Datalogic's internal control and risk management system for sustainability ensures the quality, reliability, and transparency of reported information, complying with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards." The approach to risk assessment "is similar to the process followed for the risk assessment related to Financial Reporting."

"The main risks identified relate to information completeness, integrity, and timely availability, consistency with relevant regulatory standards, and value chain information management." Mitigation is through "a structured data collection system involving the direct participation of responsible business functions and dataowners. Each Executive validates the data and information collected for their area of responsibility." Insights are requested from department heads, who "sub-attest the information provided," and "the Board of Directors reviews and then reviews and approves the sustainability statement."

Reference: pages 24-27.

Datalogic is "a global technology leader in the fields of automatic data capture and industrial automation," listed on Euronext STAR Milan since 2001, specialising in barcode readers, mobile computers, sensors, vision and laser marking systems and RFID. "Blue collars account for only 33% of the Group's workforce," with R&D employing more than 500 people (p.24). Products reach "more than one-third of supermarkets and retail outlets worldwide" across 30 countries (p.25).

Value chain: Datalogic "sources from a global network of suppliers... purchasing hardware components, software, and integrated solutions," including printed circuit boards, sensors, microchips and batteries, and distributes "through a global network of distributors and business partners" (p.25).

Sustainability guidelines, approved by the Board of Directors, span three macro-areas: Environment and Innovation (R&D sustainability criteria, GHG reduction trajectory, packaging), Business and Market (NPS, supplier ESG risk mapping), and People (safety, engagement) (pp.25-26).

Reference: pages 27-28.

Key stakeholders include "customers, business partners, banking institutions, investors, and universities" externally and "Group employees" internally (p.27). In 2025, engagement used "targeted meetings and interviews" and "a questionnaire gathering the views of key stakeholders... asking them to assess the Group's commitment to sustainability and the main topics on which the Company may have an impact or be influenced." A group of selected employee "key-users" also took part in surveys.

Stakeholder input "is analysed and discussed at quarterly meetings of the Sustainability Executive Committee," which "evaluates stakeholder requests and monitors progress on sustainability topics." Administrative, management and supervisory bodies "are regularly updated on the outcomes of engagement activities" (p.28).

Reference: page 34; material IRO table pages 35-39.

"Datalogic has identified material impacts, risks, and opportunities affecting its business model and the upstream and downstream value chain. Key areas of focus include climate change, circular economy, working conditions, information and security for consumers and end-users, and supplier management" (p.34). Effects are "analysed over three time horizons: short (<1 year), medium (1-5 years), and long-term (>5 years)."

Change versus 2024: "the Double Materiality analysis identified as material the negative impact related to the sub-topic 'Resource Outflows' within the E5 topic 'Circular Economy'." Four IROs were newly added (two E5 items, an S2 conflict-minerals risk, an E1 reputational opportunity) and six were dropped as no longer material, including an EU-Taxonomy CapEx opportunity and a supplier non-compliance risk (p.39).

Reference: pages 32-34.

Datalogic's methodology "integrates both internal and external analyses... in line with the list of relevant topics, sub-topics, and sub-sub-topics set out in Application Requirement 16 of the ESRS 1." The Sustainability Reporting Department runs the analysis; results go to the Sustainability Executive Committee, the CEO and the Single Committee, then to the Board following the Board of Statutory Auditors' opinion (p.32).

Impacts are scored on magnitude, irremediability and scope (1-5 each) multiplied by probability (10%-100% bands) (p.32). Risks/opportunities are scored by financial exposure (1-5, against EBITDA thresholds) multiplied by probability (p.33).

Climate: the physical-risk scenario used is IPCC SSP5-8.5; transition scenarios aim at "limiting global warming to 1.5°C" (p.33). Biodiversity: "No risks or opportunities related to biodiversity have been identified, as the operational context and value chain do not highlight elements that require special treatment" (p.33).

Reference: pages 39-42.

Datalogic identified its disclosures "through a structured process based on double materiality analysis and following the guidelines and mapping tables contained in EFRAG Q&A ID 177" (p.39). Rather than a single consolidated concordance table, the statement is organised as "a structured ToC, based on the results of the materiality analysis, which lists the relevant paragraphs for each topic addressed... placed at the beginning of each section" — i.e. an "ESRS Standards / Reference / Notes" index table opens each material chapter (ESRS 2, E1, E5, S1, S2, S4, G1), naming every disclosure requirement, where it is covered, and whether it is phase-in or not material (pp.22, 43, 50, 67, 78, 80, 84).

Pages 40-42 carry the separate Appendix-B table of EU-legislation datapoints (SFDR, Pillar 3, Benchmarks, EU Climate Law), marking items such as the E2-4 pollutant datapoint and the E3 water datapoints "NM" (Not Material).

Reference: page 43.

The ESRS content index's own note on this disclosure reads: "To date, Datalogic has not yet adopted a transition plan but intends to prepare an emissions reduction plan for climate change mitigation."

This is a complete, if negative, answer to E1-1 rather than a silent gap: the statement is explicit that no transition plan exists, and separately discloses a resilience and adaptation analysis covering physical and transition climate risk (scenario RCP 8.5, 5-30 year horizons) under the same Strategy section (p.43), plus priority decarbonisation work areas under "Building goals for a low-emission future" (pp.44-45). There is no disclosed GHG-neutrality date, locked-in emissions assessment, or CapEx/OpEx allocation tied to a transition plan, consistent with one not yet being adopted.

Back-filled from the ESRS 2 IRO-1/SBM-3 "Resilience and adaptation to climate change" section (page 43), where this content is disclosed in the FY2025 report. This disclosure requirement did not exist under the 2023 ESRS the report was prepared against.

Datalogic "conducted a resilience and adaptation analysis... following the principles outlined in the European Taxonomy and TCFD recommendations, considering both short-term (2024) and long-term (2050) climate scenarios." Physical risks covered include "temperature changes, heatwaves, and hydrological variability"; some local factors such as site-specific flood risk "were excluded when deemed not material" (p.43).

Scenario used: "the RCP 8.5 scenario" was used "to simulate the impacts of climate change on each Datalogic Group site." The company is explicit about a limitation: "a detailed analysis based on the climate scenarios required by the ESRS standards was not conducted; a qualitative assessment was made" instead, over "time horizons ranging from 5 to 30 years" (p.43). No 1.5°C-aligned transition scenario or temperature-projection figure is named.

Back-filled from the ESRS 2 IRO-1/SBM-3 "Resilience and adaptation to climate change" section (page 43), where this content is disclosed in the FY2025 report. This disclosure requirement did not exist under the 2023 ESRS the report was prepared against.

"The results of the analysis highlighted that Datalogic Group's most significant risks arise mainly from extreme temperatures and hydrological variability, potentially impacting production operations and employee safety." The Group states it "has already implemented several adaptation measures, including upgrading air conditioning systems, optimising water resource management, and reviewing emergency plans." Sites in Italy and the United States, with higher heatwave and hydrological exposure, "have upgraded their cooling systems and emergency plans to ensure operational continuity" (p.43).

No quantified capacity-to-adapt metric (e.g. asset redeployment value, financial flexibility) is given, and the analysis is explicitly qualitative rather than a full ESRS-defined scenario-based resilience assessment.

Reference: pages 43-44.

"Datalogic Group, through its Environmental and Sustainable Sourcing Policy, published on its website, promotes the adoption of sustainable practices in business operations aimed at reducing environmental impact through energy efficiency and the spread of renewable energy as elements to reduce the carbon footprint." The commitment "also extends to suppliers and the value chain," encouraging "low-impact solutions" and monitoring of supplier GHG emissions.

"The highest management level responsible for implementing the policy is the Group Chief Operating Officer, who ensures the integration of sustainability objectives into procurement processes and along the value chain" (p.44).

Reference: pages 44-45.

After a first full-value-chain carbon footprint in 2024, Datalogic "updated the carbon footprint calculation by carrying out a more detailed analysis" in 2025 and identified three priority areas (p.44):

• Purchased goods: "a corporate footprint review project to segment suppliers and geographies, identify proximity solutions and production synergies, and reduce inter-plant movements."
• Transport: "fast shuttle services directly linking Vietnam and the United States, partly replacing air transportation," plus a packaging re-layout to fit more units per shipment.
• Product use: analysis "by product line to identify products with a lower impact than the previous generation, through more efficient technological solutions, longer-life batteries, and the introduction of recycled materials."

No CapEx/OpEx figures or completion dates are attached to these actions; they are described as in-progress initiatives rather than resourced, scheduled projects.

Datalogic has not set a quantified climate change mitigation or adaptation target. The content index lists E1-4 against the "Building goals for a low-emission future" section (page 44), but that section describes only priority decarbonisation work areas and states that the Group "has implemented a system to continuously monitor energy consumption, emissions, and environmental performance, to collect data to measure targets and guide future actions" — i.e. a monitoring system intended to support a future target, not a target itself.

No base year, percentage reduction, target date, scope coverage or GHG-neutrality commitment is stated anywhere in the climate chapter. This is consistent with the E1-1 disclosure that "Datalogic has not yet adopted a transition plan," since ESRS E1-4 targets are ordinarily set within such a plan.

Reference: pages 45-46.

Energy is split between "direct consumption from using natural gas, diesel, LPG and petrol for heating and business mobility (scope 1) and indirect consumption relating to electricity use (scope 2)." A third-party operator's photovoltaic installation on the Group's Vietnam plant roof supplies renewable electricity (p.45).

"The decrease was attributable mainly to the United States, where the Group reorganised its offices" (p.45). Energy intensity from high-climate-impact-sector activities was 46.9 MWh/mn EUR in 2025 versus 56.7 in 2024 (p.46).

Reference: pages 46-49.

"Total GHG emissions were essentially stable, despite higher sales and purchase volumes, due to lower emissions from the use of products sold" (p.47). Scope 3 category 1 (Purchased goods and services) is the largest line at 149,737.2 tCO2eq (68.3% of total), followed by category 11 (Use of products sold) at 52,881.9 tCO2eq (24.1%). "Overall, 5.9% of Scope 3 emissions were calculated using primary data" (p.47). The Group uses a Vietnam-plant PPA covering "27.5% of Vietnam's consumption and 5.9% of the Group's total consumption" (p.46).

Reference: page 43.

The ESRS content index states plainly that this disclosure "was not included in the Sustainability Statement as Datalogic has not undertaken, nor does it intend to undertake in the short term, activities for the absorption or storage of greenhouse gases resulting from projects related to its own operations or the value chain."

This is a complete nil disclosure: Datalogic neither purchases carbon credits nor runs GHG removal or storage projects, and says so directly rather than leaving the requirement silently unaddressed. No removal volumes, credit vintages or project types are therefore reported, because none exist.

Reference: page 43.

The ESRS content index states: "It is not shown in the Sustainability Statement, as Datalogic has not implemented an internal carbon pricing system, nor does it plan to do so in the short term."

As with E1-7, this is an explicit nil answer rather than a silent gap: no shadow price, internal carbon fee, or type of internal carbon pricing scheme is disclosed, because none is in use.

Reference: pages 50-51.

"Through the Policy on Environment and Sustainable Sourcing published on its corporate website, Datalogic has integrated circular economy principles into its corporate guidelines, with particular focus on efficient resource use, lower consumption, and sustainable materials management." The policy "sets out a strategy to progressively integrate recycled materials into products and manufacturing processes, focusing on reducing the use of non-renewable raw materials," and separately "defines the Group's approach to using recycled materials and reducing the environmental impact of packaging" (page 50).

"The Group Chief Operating Officer is the highest-ranking manager responsible for implementing the policy" (page 51).

Reference: page 51.

"Starting 2023, Datalogic has introduced cardboard shredders in its warehouses that allow the reuse of cardboard as filling material for packaging, thus reducing the amount of waste directed to recycling." Since 2019 the Group has been a "WEEE Europe and WEEE Europe Battery Affiliate with the aim of promoting recycling and the proper management of end-of-life devices and batteries," and is "compliant with the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU)," marking products "with a specific symbol to facilitate separate collection, recovery, and proper disposal at the end of their life."

The Group is "developing a comprehensive circular economy roadmap, with defined targets, sustainable sourcing plans, and measurable goals for the use of recycled materials," and states that "actions and allocations of economic resources are being defined" — i.e. not yet finalised.

No quantified circular-economy target is disclosed. The "Circular integration objectives" section (page 51) describes only qualitative aims: the Group "has set objectives by reviewing its corporate footprint to segment suppliers and geographies, identify proximity solutions, pursue manufacturing synergies, reduce intra-plant movements, and achieve a supply chain that avoids waste and reduces consumption," adding that "these objectives will be implemented through measurable targets for both the use of virgin or secondary resources and the supply of renewable resources" — a forward-looking statement of intent to set targets, not a target itself.

The Group states it "is developing a comprehensive circular economy roadmap, with defined targets... and measurable goals" (page 51), confirming no such targets yet exist for FY2025.

Reference: pages 51-52.

Main purchased-material categories are "electronic components, including semiconductors, processors and printed circuit boards (PCBs), metal parts... plastics... cables and wiring... optics... batteries... LCD displays" and FSC-certified cardboard packaging (page 51). "Datalogic also sources semi-finished products that contain critical materials, such as rare earths and strategic metals, used in the production of semiconductors, motor magnets, and advanced electronic components" (page 51).

A footnote discloses a methodology change: "as no direct data were available on the weight of purchased materials, the Company adopted a methodology based on weighing a representative sample of items," covering "99.9% of purchased quantities" (page 52).

Reference: pages 52-53.

"Datalogic designs its product range for durability, making it easier to repair and replace parts and extend the product life cycle... The life span of Datalogic products varies significantly by product group and remains in line with the industry average, with a minimum of five years." In 2025 the Group "launched Joya Smart, Magellan 3600VSi, and Gryphon 4600, designed with more than 70% recycled plastic and packaging that, in addition to being reduced by 50% in volume, consists of 100% recycled material" (page 52).

After-sales support runs through the "EASEOFCARE Agreements" programme (replacement, repair, preventive maintenance). The report notes: "To date, there is no internationally recognised scoring system for product repairability; however, Datalogic's product design follows durability and repairability principles" (page 53).

Reference: pages 53-54.

"The main waste streams generated by the Group concern materials arising from production processes, maintenance and laboratory activities, as well as from offices." Materials include "metals, plastics, electronic components, cardboard and other packaging materials." "In line with Directive 2011/70/EURATOM, the Group does not produce radioactive waste" (page 53).

Hazardous waste directed to disposal rose from 1.8t to 1.2t recovery-category and non-hazardous disposal rose from 81.1t to 92.5t year on year (page 54), within an overall 8.5% increase in total waste generated.

Reference: page 68.

Datalogic's Workers' Human Rights Policy and Code of Conduct commit the Group to "protecting its workforce's fundamental rights by taking a preventive, systematic approach to identifying, managing, and mitigating human rights risks, including risks related to employees' working conditions, dignity, and well-being." The Group "explicitly and unequivocally prohibits all forms of forced labour, human trafficking, and child labour," and promotes "fair, inclusive, and non-discriminatory treatment" across the employment cycle.

An "anonymous, accessible, and transparent reporting system... allows workers and other stakeholders to report human rights violations without fear of retaliation." Suppliers and business partners are required "to comply with the same ethical and social standards" as the Group itself.

Reference: page 70.

Engagement runs "mainly through direct worker dialogue and trade union representatives." In Italy and France, "Unitary Trade Union Representatives (RSU) are directly elected by the workers... and are actively involved in matters within their remit," present in every Italian location.

Globally, "the CEO organises quarterly 'Town Hall' meetings with the entire Group population, along with specific 'Mini Town Hall' sessions in all Italian plants... for blue-collar workers who do not have access to the company email." "After each Town Hall, open questions are collected from employees, with a feedback system to assess the satisfaction of the meeting and improve the effectiveness of engagement."

Reference: page 70.

Datalogic runs "a structured system to manage workforce impacts, aimed at promptly identifying and resolving any critical issues," combining "quarterly Town Halls, engagement surveys, and an anonymous reporting system" to allow "early detection of discomfort or risk indicators... swift and focused interventions."

"The Group promotes a culture grounded in transparency and the safeguarding of freedom of expression, reinforced by anti-retaliation policies that apply to all employees, including union representatives." Internal communications "help raise awareness of these channels, ensuring every worker knows how to report concerns safely."

Reference: pages 68-70.

With "a strong focus on prevention and protection, the Group aims to maintain a serious incident rate of zero and steadily lower the frequency of accidents." Datalogic achieved SA8000 certification for its Italian entities and in 2025 "carried out a major project at its main plant in Ho Chi Min, Vietnam: SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) certification."

Work-life balance measures introduced from 2023 include "greater flexibility in working hours and... a hybrid work model," plus "time-saving" services such as an internal package delivery point. In 2025 Datalogic "extended its parenting support offerings" with a Kindergarten Bonus, maternity supplement and a new Book Bonus for school-age children (page 69).

Reference: pages 68-69.

Datalogic's stated workforce objective is qualitative but specific: "the Group aims to maintain a serious incident rate of zero and steadily lower the frequency of accidents." Progress is tracked through named indicators: "the frequency rate of accidents, as a crucial measure of workplace safety; the findings of engagement surveys across various dimensions... the actions implemented in response to employee input" (page 68).

"The reference period for assessing the evolution of these initiatives has been set annually, with data collection beginning in 2022" (page 69). No numeric target date or percentage reduction is attached beyond the "zero serious incident" aim; engagement-survey targets are not separately quantified.

Reference: pages 71-72.

"Employee data is reported based on the number of people at the end of the reporting period, without using full-time equivalent (FTE) metrics" (page 71).

Italy (38.4%), Vietnam (20.4%) and the USA (10.3%) are the largest country populations (page 71). "Blue-collars account for approximately 33% of the corporate workforce and white-collars approximately 67%" (page 72). The workforce fell 2.4% "due mainly to an operational reorganisation, particularly in the United States."

Reference: page 73.

"At the Group level, approximately 61.9% of employees are covered by a national collective agreement... For employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements, Datalogic ensures that consistent standards are applied globally... through the implementation of internal policies and the Code of Ethics, which take precedence over any less stringent legislation."

"Where required by law, 100% of employees are covered by a national collective agreement" (footnote, page 73). The report maps coverage-rate bands (0-19% to 80-100%) and EEA workplace-representation status by country, showing Italy, France, Spain and Vietnam in the 80-100% band.

Reference: pages 73-74.

"Datalogic monitors gender distribution within its management and is committed to promoting gender equity and ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth," and separately "analyses the age distribution of the entire workforce to assess generational diversification" (page 73).

Number of senior executives by gender (2025): 13 women, 84 men, of 97 total (page 73), i.e. women hold approximately 13.4% of senior executive positions. Age-band distribution of the total workforce is also reported by percentage across under-30, 30-50 and over-50 bands (page 74, percentages 12.4% / 60.2% / 27.3% in the extracted table).

Reference: pages 75-76.

"Datalogic ensures that all employees receive a fair salary, in line with applicable benchmarks. The Group is committed to maintaining pay standards in accordance with current regulations, ensuring economic conditions that support the well-being and motivation of the workforce" (page 75).

No minimum-wage-versus-adequate-wage-benchmark gap figure, or count of employees paid below an adequate wage reference, is separately quantified in the extracted text; the disclosure is a qualitative policy statement rather than a metrics table, cross-referenced to the Compensation and salary metrics section (page 75-76) which instead reports gender pay gap and total remuneration rate (S1-16).

Reference: page 74.

Datalogic "promotes targeted learning programmes that strengthen technical and managerial skills," and in 2025 "organised several training events to educate and raise workers' awareness of ESG, including workshops on the sustainability plan and the decarbonisation plan."

"Periodic performance and professional development evaluation is provided to 85.3% of eligible employees at the Company," assessed on "achievement of goals and compliance with the values promoted by the company."

Reference: pages 74-75.

"Datalogic adopts a health and safety management system that covers the entire workforce," with a structured DVR (Risk Assessment Document) process including "the chemical DVR for exposure to hazardous substances and the noise DVR to prevent hearing damage."

"Other workers operating at the undertaking's sites" also recorded zero fatalities in 2025 and 2024. Per the ESRS 1 Appendix C phase-in applied to this report, detailed non-employee-worker health and safety metrics beyond fatalities remain phase-in (page 23); employee-level metrics above are fully reported.

Reference: page 76.

"Negative percentages indicate a female average salary higher than the male average, while positive percentages signal a male average salary higher than the female average."

A footnote discloses a restatement: the 2024 executive pay-gap figures "which was -73.3% (Italy scope) and 44.7% (Group scope)... has been restated to 17.3% for the Italy scope and 49.7% for the Group scope" after excluding governance-body remuneration from the calculation.

Reference: page 76.

"Datalogic confirms that no work-related accidents, complaints, or serious impacts concerning human rights occurred within its workforce during the reporting period... no fines, penalties, or compensation claims were reported for these topics."

All seven tracked incident and complaint categories are reported at zero for both 2025 and 2024.

Reference: page 78.

"Datalogic is committed to respecting and advancing human rights along the entire value chain, extending the principles of its human rights policy for workers to those of its suppliers," including protection "from the risks of human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour, explicitly banning such practices along the entire value chain."

The policy "aligns with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO's declarations on fundamental principles and rights at work, as well as the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises." A Supplier Code of Conduct governs all business partners, and "starting from 2024, suppliers in the accreditation phase must also complete a self-assessment" declaring alignment with the Code, SA8000 principles and ESG criteria.

Reference: pages 78-79.

In 2025 Datalogic "launched a series of initiatives to progressively assess the main sustainability impacts of its supply chain," beginning "an ESG risk assessment for the entire supply chain through a rating agency, which will provide Datalogic with a supplier stratification based on the assignment of a sustainability risk rank."

When scouting and selecting suppliers, the Group "has adopted a self-assessment tool that also considers ESG topics and risks" alongside economic, quality and regulatory checks. Engagement with value-chain workers themselves is indirect: it runs through the supplier accreditation self-assessment and audits rather than direct worker consultation (page 78).

Reference: page 79.

"While there is no dedicated channel for value chain workers, they can still make a complaint or express their views and concerns at any time through Datalogic's anonymous reporting system."

This is a direct, complete answer on the absence of a dedicated grievance mechanism for value-chain workers: "Datalogic does not have dedicated channels for workers in the value chain, but it actively monitors suppliers' sustainability and manages the related risks" through the Group's existing anonymous reporting system and supplier monitoring programme.

Reference: page 78.

Actions centre on supplier risk stratification and selection criteria: the 2025 ESG risk assessment through an external rating agency "will provide Datalogic with a supplier stratification based on the assignment of a sustainability risk rank," and "after obtaining and assessing the stratification of suppliers by risk level, the company will consider working with suppliers that provide an adequate level of assurance."

Each new supplier is "subject to a self-assessment questionnaire, including specific ESG questions, and accepting the SA8000 principles" at the qualification stage (cross-referenced under SBM-2, page 27), functioning as the Group's primary lever for addressing the identified S2 conflict-minerals and due-diligence risk upstream.

No quantified target for value-chain worker outcomes is disclosed. The content index maps S2-5 to "Objectives for social management of suppliers" (page 78), but the underlying text describes only a forward process: the Group "will consider working with suppliers that provide an adequate level of assurance" once the 2025 ESG risk-rating exercise is complete, without a stated coverage percentage, date or risk-reduction figure.

As with E5-3 and S1-5's weaker elements, this reads as a target-setting process in progress rather than a target itself for FY2025.

Reference: pages 80-81.

"Through the Policy on Consumers and End-Users, available on the Group's website, Datalogic ensures the quality and safety of its products and services, fully meeting consumers' and end-users' needs." The Group commits to making "comprehensive, continuously updated technical documentation available on its website," supported by "qualified multilingual customer support services."

The policy also covers "specific warranty and after-sales support measures" and protects "consumers' privacy and safeguards personal data in accordance with applicable international regulations," aligning with "the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights" (page 81).

Reference: page 81.

Datalogic "collects customer opinions directly, focusing particularly on those that account for approximately 80% of sales, thereby ensuring representative and meaningful feedback." Feedback runs through two channels: the "Transactional NPS survey" (post-purchase/service-quality) and the annual "Relational NPS Campaign," sent "to all customers who did not participate in the previous survey."

"The Customer Support department coordinates and manages engagement with customers and end-users, ensuring that feedback collected is analysed and used to guide company policies." Effectiveness is monitored "mainly through the Net Promoter Score (NPS) and service level KPIs, such as complaint response and resolution times."

Reference: pages 81-82.

"Customers can communicate through the web form on the site, which allows them to direct their request straight to the relevant team (customer support, service team, etc.). Communications are managed through the Dynamics system, which routes tickets based on the relevant area."

"The issues raised by customers are controlled and monitored through the ticket management system and the continuous feedback received through surveys... periodic quality checks are conducted to ensure that issues are addressed effectively." The Group "has adopted protection policies against retaliation, ensuring that consumers who raise concerns are protected from any negative consequences arising from their feedback activity" (page 82).

Reference: page 81.

"Datalogic's approach to addressing negative impacts experienced by customers is based on proactive complaint management. If Datalogic encounters significant product or service issues, it takes immediate action to resolve them, which may include product replacement, a refund, or technical support intervention."

"The effectiveness of these remedies is assessed through continuous monitoring of customer satisfaction and tracking of complaint response and resolution times." Datalogic is also ISO 27001 certified for data protection, addressing the material S4 risk around privacy breaches and cybersecurity (page 82).

Reference: pages 81-83.

"Datalogic has set measurable targets and action plans to improve customer satisfaction... The base year for measuring progress is 2024. From this baseline, Datalogic has set a target to maintain or improve a level of satisfaction that Datalogic considers strategic." A separate service-level target exists: "the 'first response' index aims to ensure that the initial contact with a customer raising a claim occurs within one day, and that the claim is resolved within three days."

Net Promoter Score: 62 in 2025, up from 47 in 2024 (+15 points). The NPS "is measured in-house and is not validated by an independent external body" (page 82).

Reference: pages 84-85.

"Datalogic promotes a corporate culture based on values of ethics, transparency, integrity, and responsibility. The Code of Conduct and Organisational Model 231 establish the guidelines to ensure business behaviours in compliance with legal and moral standards." "The functions in charge periodically assess the effectiveness of the ethics and conduct policies to ensure that they meet the required standards of behaviour" (page 84).

A whistleblowing system "allows employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report safely and anonymously any misconduct or breaches of Group regulations," with protections "in full compliance with Directive 2019/1937/EU on whistleblowing," including anonymity and anti-retaliation measures (page 85).

Reference: pages 85-86.

Supplier selection follows "clear principles outlined in the Code of Conduct," with qualification verifying "quality, reliability, and innovation, as well as compliance with ESG and SA8000 standards" via "audits, self-assessments, and document checks."

On conflict minerals: "Datalogic ensures compliance with applicable regulations, including REACH and RoHS... with special focus on minerals from conflict zones: the Company ensures that it is not involved in activities that may in any way support armed groups responsible for terrorism or violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo," and requires suppliers to comply with the EICC Code of Conduct and "Denied Party Screening" for sanctions exposure (page 85-86). On payment practices: "a specific policy to avoid payment delays is not in place," though the Group states it is "committed to ensuring timely payments, including to... SMEs" (page 86).

Reference: page 85.

"Datalogic Group has a monitoring system that includes periodic checks and internal audits, aimed at identifying and preventing any unlawful behaviour. If suspicious behaviour is reported, an independent, impartial investigation is triggered." "In the reporting year, the whistleblowing system received no reports" (0 in both 2025 and 2024).

"Datalogic has developed an anti-corruption training programme that is delivered to all employees, with particular attention to functions that are more exposed to corruption risks," and "the entire workforce subject to legal obligations has received adequate training on Model 231." Training is delivered annually "at the managerial and governance level" as well as to general staff.

Prepared under the 2023 ESRS, where business-conduct targets fell under MDR-T rather than a standalone numbered disclosure requirement; no G1-3-Targets section heading appears in the report.

Datalogic does not state a quantified business-conduct target (e.g. a numeric corruption-incident reduction goal), but it does disclose how effectiveness is tracked in the absence of one, which is MDR-T's other limb. G1-1 states that "the functions in charge periodically assess the effectiveness of the ethics and conduct policies to ensure that they meet the required standards of behaviour" (page 84), and G1-3 describes "a monitoring system that includes periodic checks and internal audits, aimed at identifying and preventing any unlawful behaviour" together with annual anti-corruption and Model 231 training (page 85).

Zero whistleblowing reports and zero confirmed corruption incidents in both 2025 and 2024 are the outcome metrics tracked against this monitoring programme (pages 85-86).

Reference: page 86.

"Datalogic confirms that, during the reporting period, there were no confirmed incidents of corruption or bribery. The Group adopts a zero-tolerance approach to any form of corruption, implementing strict compliance policies and internal controls."

"No proceedings, penalties, or outcomes related to incidents of corruption have been recorded."

Reference: pages 86-87.

"Payment terms are defined based on contractual agreements and may include payments on delivery, 30, 60, 90, 120 days, or other specific timelines agreed upon with the counterparts... Payments are usually made twice a month."

The analysis "covered the full population of invoices, excluding MobyData, which is 51% owned, and Datema, whose payments for May-December 2025 total EUR 0.4 million" (footnote, page 87).