ESG Report 2024

We are committed to building long-term cooperative relationships with suppliers based on mutual trust, promoting the sustainable development of our supply chain. To achieve this, we continuously implement a supplier management system that helps suppliers meet our corporate social responsibility requirements and assess their performance through a supplier scoring system. We work closely with suppliers to enhance the energy efficiency of their production facilities and improve the social responsibility performance of upstream suppliers. Besides, we provide ongoing training for all suppliers, covering topics such as integrity and ethical conduct, quality management, and safe operations. This support assists them in implementing optimisation measures, further enhancing the overall performance of the supply chain. 8.4 Green Supply Chain Supplier management is crucial in promoting sustainable development. When selecting new suppliers, the Group follows the internal "5S" principles: suitable price, suitable place, suitable quality, suitable quantity and suitable time. We conduct a comprehensive evaluation of suppliers based on industry standards, reputation, product pricing, and sample quality to ensure the overall quality of the supply chain and materials. Only suppliers that meet relevant requirements are included in the qualified supplier list. In terms of environmental protection and social responsibility, the Group adheres to the principle of local procurement, prioritising suppliers from nearby provinces to reduce transportation costs and carbon emissions during transit. We also encourage the selection of suppliers that offer energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly products promoted by the state, further minimising environmental impact. Besides, we verify whether suppliers have validated air purification equipment and established health records for their employees to identify and mitigate environmental and social risks within the supply chain. To achieve this, the Group has implemented systematic management policies to ensure the sustainability of the supply chain. Additionally, each unit has progressively developed corresponding policies based on its operational nature. For example, Kendor Company prioritises suppliers with product COA/certification documents/MSDS, while Inner Mongolia Company has established the "Sustainable Procurement Policy and Green Engineering" highlighting the importance of corporate social responsibility in supply chain management. , 53 Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2024 The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited Summary of "The United Laboratories Anti-Corruption Cooperation Agreement” Complaint channels: Report hotline: 0760-87133973 Email: tults@tul.com.cn Mailing address: No. 12 Jialian Road, Tanzhou, Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China Suppliers shall comply with relevant laws, regulations, departmental rules, and other normative documents related to anti-corruption and anti-unfair competition. Suppliers shall not engage in the following behaviors in order to obtain opportunities to provide products or services to the demand side or to gain preferential treatment in competition with other suppliers : 1. Offering any form of improper benefits , including but not limited to cash , gifts , favors , or opportunities , to any individual or entity . 2. Reimbursing expenses that should be borne personally by employees of the demand side or other interested parties . 3. Providing free or significantly discounted housing , motor vehicles , or facilitating housing renovations , job arrangements for relatives , as well as facilitating foreign travel or trips for employees of the demand side . 4. Engaging in the buying and selling of goods related to cooperative projects with employees of the demand side and their relatives , or acting as intermediaries . 5. Violating the requirements of procurement bidding management of the demand side .