Vendors

The Mediolanum Group attributes great value to its suppliers and the role they play. Therefore, it makes great efforts to build strong and constructive long-term relationships with current and potential suppliers; these relationships based on the values and principles of lawfulness, transparency, fairness and loyalty, in compliance with the Corporate Social Responsibility criteria contained in the Social Report and the requirements imposed by Model 231/01 (i.e. the Organization and Management Model) and the Code of Ethics. As of 31 December 2014, the Mediolanum Group had approximately 2327 suppliers. The provision of services was particularly concentrated in the following areas: information technology, marketing and communications, consultancy, systems and maintenance.
Suppliers are accurately selected and closely monitored, so as to find the best option available on the market. Moreover, the Group selects (or confirms) its suppliers based on their financial solidity as well as other criteria, such as:

• service quality;
• reliability;
• assistance and timeliness in their services;
• responsible and ethical behaviour, also concerning the environment and the community at large.

• Breakdown of suppliers by geography