{"id":19979,"date":"2026-10-09T14:47:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T11:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devin-bg.com\/%d0%bf%d0%be%d0%bb%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b7%d0%b0-%d0%b7%d0%b0%d1%81%d1%82%d1%8a%d0%bf%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%87%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b2%d0%be-spadel-group\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T15:10:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T12:10:03","slug":"policy-on-advocacy-spadel-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/devin-bg.com\/en\/policy-on-advocacy-spadel-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Policy on Advocacy \u2013 Spadel Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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1. Introduction
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Spadel\u2019s Purpose is \u201cto connect people and nature, for a healthier life, today and tomorrow\u201d. It reflects who we are as a family-owned group, rooted in natural water sources and committed to acting locally, responsibly and with respect for people and
the environment.
As a company operating in the natural mineral and spring waters and natural beverages industry, and acting for a more sustainable and healthier hydration, we are convinced that companies can and should deliver answers to environmental and
social challenges, while creating both shareholder and stakeholder value.
Through advocacy Spadel aims to build common ground, drive engagement and action between stakeholders, with a view to developing solutions to some of the challenges facing our society, in line with Spadel\u2019s Purpose.
Accountability, integrity and responsibility are fundamental in working collectively with stakeholders to have a positive impact on health, social and environmental challenges.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Definition & Scope<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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For the purpose of this policy, \u201cadvocacy\u201d and \u201clobbying\u201d are considered interchangeably and refer to
activities carried out by, or on behalf of, an organized group that include:
\u2022 Communicating directly or indirectly with public officials, policymakers, or their representatives with the
aim of influencing public decision\u2011making; and\/or
\u2022 Seeking to influence public opinion, directly or indirectly, beyond normal advertising and marketing
practices, to shape public decision\u2011making.
This policy applies equally to all Spadel entities, all employees and executives involved in public affairs or
advocacy as well as any third parties acting on Spadel\u2019s behalf.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Key Principles Guiding Spadel\u2019s Advocacy<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Advocacy by Spadel should:
\u2022 contribute to positive societal and environmental impact. In line with Spadel\u2019s B Corp commitment
and associated change in Spadel\u2019s bylaws, we aim to create both shareholder and stakeholder value.
Advocacy and actions aimed at positive impact are inspired by Spadel\u2019s Purpose, Generation 2030
Strategy and B Lab Standards.
\u2022 be accurate, truthful, verifiable and supported by reliable or scientific data. This means positions
must be evidence-based, using for example scientific peer-reviewed studies, verified operational data,
or recognised expert sources. Where scientific uncertainty exists, Spadel applies the precautionary
principle.
\u2022 be conducted in a responsible way. Advocacy activities undertaken by Spadel employees or third
parties on its behalf are required to always comply with all applicable laws and regulations. As for any
other activity, any action undertaken in the context of advocacy must also comply with Spadel\u2019s Code
of Conduct \u2013 which includes guidance on anti-corruption and bribery, and political contributions.
\u2022 In addition, Spadel commits to transparency by publicly disclosing a summary of the company\u2019s
material lobbying positions and the relevant recipients or intermediary organizations yearly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Ensuring alignment with intermediary organisations<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Spadel works with a number of different partners, including trade associations and industry groups, to
have a greater impact through collective action. We recognize that these groups can both enable strong
collective action and, at times, constrain the adoption of ambitious positions and commitments.
When engaging through trade associations or third parties, Spadel:
\u2022 Assesses alignment between the association\u2019s positions and Spadel\u2019s sustainability commitments;
\u2022 Uses its influence to promote positions consistent with positive societal and environmental impact;
\u2022 Periodically reviews memberships and may reconsider participation where persistent misalignment
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5. Addressing stakeholder concerns and grievance channels<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Spadel\u2019s Whistleblowing Policy (available internally and externally via every Spadel controlled website)
ensures that any Spadel employee or external party (e.g. customers, suppliers, affected communities \u2026)
can report illegal, dishonest or wrongful conduct such as (but not limited to):
\u2022 a crime or a misdemeanour;
\u2022 a breach of applicable laws, regulations and\/or international treaties;
\u2022 breach of Spadel\u2019s contractual commitments;
\u2022 an infringement of Spadel\u2019s Code of Conduct and\/or other policies and procedures;
\u2022 any other type of unethical or dishonest behaviour.
Various internal and external (via https:\/\/whistleblowersoftware.com\/secure\/EthicSpadel) channels are
available to report concerns, anonymously, if necessary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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6. Governance and Oversight<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 The CEO and Country Directors hold ultimate responsibility for Spadel\u2019s lobbying approach.
\u2022 Lobbying positions are coordinated by the relevant Public Affairs functions.
\u2022 Engagement on high impact, sensitive, or strategic topics requires documented internal alignment and
approval.
\u2022 Practical controls are carried out by Spadel\u2019s internal audit team (following a decision by the Audit
Committee) and\/or Spadel\u2019s Legal Team in response to concerns raised via the Whistleblower
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7. Communication to Workers and Revising Policy<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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This policy will be:
\u2022 Distributed to relevant employees via internal communication channels
\u2022 Accessible at all times on the Company\u2019s intranet or policy library
Spadel periodically reviews:
\u2022 Its advocacy activities;
\u2022 The continued relevance of this policy;
\u2022 Alignment with B Corp standards and evolving societal expectations.
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8. Approval by Executive Leadership<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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This policy has been:
\u2022 Reviewed by the Corporate Affairs, and Sustainability departments
\u2022 Approved by the Company\u2019s Executive Committee
Approval date: June 17th 2026
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