## 5. Monitoring performance in the implementation of the principles, associated risks and their management
The Sustainability Committee, in accordance with article 42 of the Regulations of the Board of Directors of Gestamp, is responsible for proposing, supervising, reviewing and ensuring compliance with sustainability policies regarding environmental, social and corporate governance matters. In this regard, with the assistance of the Group's ESG Department, the Sustainability Committee supervises that the Company's environmental, social and corporate governance practices are aligned with the Group's strategy and policies.
On the other hand, in accordance with article 40 of the Regulations of the Board of Directors of Gestamp, the Audit Committee is responsible for periodically supervising, assessing and reviewing the efficacy of internal control and financial and non-financial risk management systems, so that the main risks are adequately identified, managed and reported, receiving support in this supervisory task from the Internal Audit and Risk Management Department. In supervising non-financial risks, the Audit Committee also has the support of the Sustainability Committee for all ESG-related risks.
[...] ## 6. Channels for stakeholder communication, participation and dialogue
Gestamp aims to create long-term value for its stakeholders by focusing on the way it interacts with society and the environment, seeking to create bonds and prioritising the development of direct lines of dialogue and communication to promote a cooperative space in which it is possible to express concerns. For this reason, Gestamp provides its stakeholders with various communication channels:
- **Employees: Corporate Intranet, internal newsletters, suggestion boxes, whistleblowing** channel, performance appraisal tool, social media and direct contact with the Human Resources Department at the work centres.
- **Customers: Customer platforms, regular meetings and audits, co-designs, customer events,** industry events and daily operational contact at each production site.
- **Suppliers: Digital platform for suppliers, contractual specifications, special collaborations,** recurrent meetings and direct local contact.
- **Regulatory Bodies: Lobbying; national, international and sector-specific association events.**
- **Financial Community: Conferences,** _Roadshows,_ _Site Visits, meetings,_ _ad-hoc calls,_ questionnaires, Capital Markets Day, active participation in ESG rating assessments, reports and conference calls on quarterly financial results.
- **Civil Society and Opinion Makers: Press releases and social media; participation in industry** forums, talks and events; social action and volunteer work.