At ACP Renewables, we are convinced that the diversity of our workforce is an asset that enriches ACP Renewables with different ideas, perspectives, and experiences. We acknowledge the contribution from people from different genders, nationalities, cultures, races, professional backgrounds, abilities, socio-economic backgrounds, and ages. We believe that employees with diverse skills represent an important resource, which increases our chances of identifying innovative solutions and ultimately results in a positive impact on our business performance, as well as in our stakeholders.

We promote diversity and provide a work environment free of discrimination, intimidation, and harassment, where everyone can fully participate in the success of the business and where all employees are valued for the distinctive skills and experiences they can bring to ACP Renewables.

Our goal is to build a workplace which allows for a prosperous workforce where everybody is treated equally and respected. We believe that a collaborative environment and good corporate climate is necessary to achieve the full potential of our people and improve the efficiency of our teams. Thus, enhancing our performance to meet stakeholder expectations via innovation and creativity.

At ACP Renewables, “Collaborative Environment” is one of our core values. Our values define who we are and how we behave both as individuals and as a company. Through our diversity and inclusion policy we commit to:

• Comply with applicable laws and company policies, including international standards, directives, and conventions such as those set by the United Nations Global Compact, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (i.e., International Bill on Human Rights), the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Corporate Due Diligence and Corporate Accountability, and the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Core Conventions.
• Tolerate no discrimination in employment, including discrimination based on nationality, ethnicity, religion, caste, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership, political affiliation, health, disability, pregnancy, smoking habits, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Zero tolerance of any form of abuse or harassment.
• Comply with all mandatory legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations that could have a direct or indirect impact on diversity or inclusion.
• Create a supportive and understanding workplace environment in which all employees feel welcome, respected, and listened to, and where they can realize their full potential regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or disability.
• Continuously provide equal opportunities to all employees and to create an inclusive workforce by promoting employment equality, integrity, rigor, individual responsibility, and teamwork.
• Perform targeted recruitment according to legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Provide attractive opportunities for professional development to outstanding employees and foster effective programs for managing employees’ talents to attract and retain the best-in-class talent.
• Foster an open and honest communication at all levels by encouraging employees to share their opinions and concerns, and further, animating employees who hold divergent opinions to voice their views.
• Maintain adequate and regular communication channels to identify, avoid and/or resolve potential issues that may arise. 
• Consider implementing employee affinity groups, diversity councils, networking groups and/or mentorship programs.
• Regularly and transparently report key metrics and initiatives taken to support our workforce’s diversity and inclusion.

This Policy applies to ACP Renewables and each of its subsidiaries, including all directors, officers, and employees, and in all geographic locations, regardless of the local practices. In those assets and joint ventures where ACP Renewables does not have operational control, the company will do everything it reasonably can to encourage joint ventures and partners to follow similar principles.

ACP Renewables’ senior management are responsible for ensuring and monitoring the implementation of this Policy.

The Policy is effective from the date of its approval and for an indefinite period and may be updated or revised if considered necessary. All revisions will be subject to approval by the Board of Directors of ACP Renewables.

Non-compliance with this Policy, including concerns, may be reported anonymously or otherwise to the company’s Compliance Committee at compliance@acprenewables.com or through our Whistleblowing Channel available on our website (www.acprenewables.com).

ACP Renewables guarantees confidentiality and no retaliation of any kind against anyone who reports an issue. These principles may be suspended if a person does not act in good faith or if it was otherwise required under the law.