Sphera Franchise S A : Joining UN Global Compact

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BURSA DE VALORI BUCUREȘTI S.A. AUTORITATEA DE SUPRAVEGHERE FINANCIARĂ

CURRENT REPORT 13/2022

According to Law no. 24/2017 regarding issuers of financial instruments and market operations, ASF Regulation no. 5/2018 regarding the issuers of financial instruments and market operations and/or Rulebook of the Bucharest Stock Exchange Market Operator.

Date of report	21.03.2022
Name of the Company	Sphera Franchise Group SA
Registered Office	Bucharest, Romania
Address	Calea Dorobanților nr. 239, 2nd floor, Bucharest sector 1
Phone / Fax	[phone] / [phone]
Email	[e-mail]
Registration nr. with Trade Registry	J40/7126/2017
Fiscal Code	RO 37586457
Subscribed and paid share capital	581,990,100 RON
Total number of shares	38,799,340
Symbol	SFG
Market where securities are traded	Bucharest Stock Exchange, Main Segment, Premium
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Important events to be reported: Joining UN Global Compact

Sphera Franchise Group S.A. (the "Group") informs the market about joining United Nations Global Compact, the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world.

By joining the UN Global Compact, Sphera Franchise Group commits to promoting the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact on human rights, labor standards, the environment, anti-corruption and to contribute to the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals included in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda by the United Nations.

As part of its sustainability strategy, the Group focuses on the most efficient management of ingredients, products, and packaging through measures such as: recycling of used oil in collaboration with companies specializing in biofuel production technology, selective collection of packaging in all restaurants, according to the legislation in force. Moreover, the Group's strategy aims to reduce energy consumption, carbon footprint, and implement internal programs to prevent food waste. Sphera Franchise Group also supports human rights by providing a work environment that promotes diversity and social inclusion, which are fully recognized and respected. The Group is one of the signatories of the Romanian Diversity Charter, upholding its principles to promote diversity, non-discrimination, inclusion and equal opportunities in the workplace.

In the context of adherence to UN Global Compact, in 2022, the Group will continue to focus on sustainability and, mid this year, a new Sustainability Report for 2020 and 2021 will be published.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Calin Ionescu