2. Risks Opportunities Scope • Reputational risks: litigation that could have an adverse impact on the Group’s attractiveness and on customer loyalty. Managers and employees under investigation in corruption cases may be found criminally liable. • Regulatory risks: exposure to compliance issues arising from various regulatory and tax changes. • Financial risks: sanctions and legal action that may result in fi nes, fi nancial penalties and the suspension of business. • Operating in an environment of trust can be a commercial advantage for the Group. Own operations, upstream and downstream value chains • Financial risks: legal proceedings and fi nes. Costs relating to crisis management. • Reputational risks: loss of customer confi dence and impact on the Group’s reputation and commercial performance. • Operating in an environment of trust can be a commercial advantage for the Group. Own operations, upstream and downstream value chains • Legal and reputational risks: legal action under duty of vigilance legislation. Very negative media exposure. • Financial risks: loss of revenues through reputational damage and loss of potential customers. • Suppliers contribute to GEODIS’s sustainable performance through their actions (decarbonization, health and safety, etc.). Long-term relationships of trust, which then drive business development. • Better traceability of the supplier chain to meet the expectations of customers and investors. Own operations, upstream and downstream value chains • Work with representative bodies to contribute to standards and regulations by participating in working groups and responding to public consultations. • Raising stakeholders’ awareness so as to accelerate the adoption of best social practices. Own operations, upstream and downstream value chains 2024 ACTIVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT - 39 EDITORIAL > 1. GROUP PROFILE > 2. GENERAL INFORMATION > 3. ENVIRONMENT > 4. SOCIAL > 5. ETHICS > 6. ANNEXES
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