Abengoa helps to create wealth in the countries in which it operates by implementing and developing economic relationships with local suppliers.

The table below shows the purchase volume in countries that have a specific weighting within the total number of purchases made by the group and the percentage corresponding to local suppliers¹.

Abengoa helps small suppliers or those operating in regions characterized by slower development by:

• Obtaining financing or securing channels of access to funding.
• Improving supplier health and safety systems.
• Providing technical training geared towards occupational risk prevention.

Abengoa maintains close relations with suppliers and collaborators based on communication, knowledge and mutual support in order to create value for the entire organization.

 _{1. Term explained in the Glossary.}