EC 179 There are no internal policies to favor the choice of “local” suppliers in countries where the individual companies of the Group operate: the identification of suppliers is based on criteria set by the law and/or by company documents on quality, safety, cost optimization, etc. EC7 C Procedures for local hiring and proportion of senior management hired from the local community at significant locations of operation In reference to recruitment policies, Enel does not have a global policy to favor the recruitment of local personnel, but rather tends to abide by the national regulations of individual countries.