SASB Report 2020

mentioned system and within the wider activity related to the development of the Eco-Label rating system, a special application has been developed by IT in order to allow the tracking of dangerous substances in cables for every Prysmian Groups affiliate where the IT systems are currently live. Furthermore, in order to manufacture certain safety cables and make them fire resistant, Prysmian purchases limited quantities of a few types of glass-based tape that contain small quantities of mica through both producers and distributors. The Mica mineral is not used directly in the Group’s products and production processes. The extraction process for this mineral is considered to be at risk of under- age working, especially in geographical areas like India and Madagascar where large quantities are mined (For Prysmian Group, Mica mines are tier 4/5). The Group tackled this issue by requesting since 2016 all suppliers to provide detailed information about Mica mineral sources and related “Child Labor- free” certifications. To date over 80% of the Mica mineral supply base has been assessed child labor- free, moreover on the remaining 20% investigation is continuing with the aim of phasing out suppliers unable to provide the requested certification. 16 _ 17 Prysmian Group