Sonae SGPS, S.A.

EU Legislative Interests

Sonae’s main interests at EU level focus on policy and legislative developments that affect the retail sector and the broader consumer-facing economy. In particular, we monitor and engage with proposals related to the following areas: - Single Market and consumer policy, including initiatives under the New Consumer Agenda, the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act, and efforts to remove remaining barriers to retail in the Single Market; - Sustainability and circular economy, including legislation on packaging and packaging waste, eco-design for sustainable products, waste framework directives, and the Green Claims Directive; - Food and product safety, such as revisions to the General Food Law, proposals on front-of-pack nutrition labelling, and regulation of ultra-processed foods or substances of concern in non-food products; - Digital and data policies, notably the Data Act, AI Act, and Cyber Resilience Act, given their relevance for innovation, logistics, and customer experience in retail and technology investments; - Employment and skills policies, especially in relation to youth employment, gender equality, work-life balance, and the future of work in large-scale retail operations; - Tax and customs, including proposals for VAT in the digital age, single customs window, and any changes that impact cross-border retail operations; - Financial services and investment frameworks, insofar as they relate to consumer credit, retail investment products, and innovation financing in Europe. We are particularly attentive to how these initiatives impact competitiveness, sustainability, and consumer trust across the European retail ecosystem.

Communication Activities

Sonae’s activities aim to promote a constructive and transparent dialogue with EU institutions and stakeholders, contributing to evidence-based and balanced policy-making. These activities include: - Contacting Members of the European Parliament, Commission officials, and other institutional representatives; - Developing and submitting position papers and policy contributions on relevant EU legislative initiatives; - Organising and participating in conferences, workshops, and roundtables on topics related to the EU policy agenda; - Hosting study visits or retail site visits for policymakers, when relevant; - Engaging with trade associations and multi-stakeholder platforms to contribute to broader discussions on competitiveness, sustainability, and consumer policy. These communication activities are carried out with the objective of sharing expertise from the perspective of a leading European retailer and portfolio manager, and of better understanding the priorities of EU decision-makers.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

EuroCommerce ERT - European Roundtable for Industry WBCSD - World Business Council for Sustainable Development WEF - World Economic Forum UN Global Compact CIP - Confederação Empresarial de Portugal BRP - Associação Business Roundtable Portugal APED – Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Distribuição; BCSD Portugal - Conselho Empresarial para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável PCS - Plataforma para o Crescimento Sustentável APCC – Associação Portuguesa de Centros Comerciais APLOG – Associação Portuguesa de Logística APRITEL – Associação dos Operadores de Comunicações Eletrónicas AHRESP - Associação da Hotelaria, Restauração e Similares de Portugal ACEPI - Associação da Economia Digital APAN – Associação Portuguesa de Anunciantes AEP - Associação Empresarial de Portugal, Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Luso-Espanhola CCIP - Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Portuguesa Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Árabe-Portuguesa COTEC Portugal - Associação Empresarial para a Inovação GS1 – CODIPOR, Associação Portuguesa de Identificação e Codificação de Produtos CoLABOR - Laboratório Colaborativo para o Trabalho, Emprego e Proteção Social SDR Portugal – Associação de Embaladores https://www.sonae.pt/en/sustainability/partner-organizations/