Section 172

Alloga UK Limited (the “Company”)

Section 172(1) statement

for the year ended 31 August 2021

Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 requires a director of a company to act in the way he or she considers, in good faith, would most likely promote the long-term success of the Company for the benefit of its members as a whole and in doing so have regard (amongst other matters) to,

the likely consequences of any decision in the long term;
the interests of the company's employees;
the need to foster the company's business relationships with suppliers, customers and others;
the impact of the company's operations on the community and the environment;
the desirability of the company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct; and
the need to act fairly as between members of the company.

As a part of their induction, the Directors of the Company are briefed on their duties including those under Section 172 (1) and they can access professional advice on these either from the Company Secretary or, if they judge necessary, from independent advisors for effective discharge of their duties.

The Company continues to be true to its purpose while playing a fundamental role in the provision of medicines and healthcare services across the UK. When making any decisions, during the year ended 31 August 2021, the Directors considered, both individually and together, the matters set out in section 172(1)(a-f) and have acted in a way they consider, in good faith, would be most likely to promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members, as a whole. Below are some of the ways in which the Directors have engaged with various stakeholders and fulfilled their duty under this section.

Customers: The Directors strongly believe in treating customers fairly and providing them with safe and quality products and a superior service. The Company has adopted multiple ways to engage with customers, these may include organisation of forums and events, face-to-face interactions and surveys. A customer survey is undertaken annually and the results reviewed by the Directors. The Directors use these processes to understand the views of the customers and consider the impact of their decision on customer’s interest.

Suppliers: The Directors aim to ensure that the Company operates fairly, transparently and with integrity with its suppliers and values this relationship of strategic importance. The Company engages with its suppliers through multiple channels, both formally and informally. These engagements provide the Directors with a broad and diverse understanding of supplier priorities and allows them to take into account the interest of suppliers while making decisions.

Employees: The Directors consider employee engagement a critical factor in the long term sustainable success of the Company. The Company implemented an employee survey process as well as different employee forums with the aim of assessing employee engagement levels and identifying key concerns. The Company completed its engagement survey with a 73% participation rate. Directors and their teams have developed and shared plans based on the survey responses.

Communities and other: The Directors value an open dialogue with the communities in which the business operates. This allows the Directors to understand how these communities view the business and the emerging needs of these communities. It also enables the Directors to take into account the impact of their decisions on these communities. The Company, either directly or through its associated companies, engages with the wider community through multiple means which could include social media, charity events, and engagement with various associations, among others.

The Company considers the care of the environment as an integral part of running a responsible and successful business. Measures to reduce CO2 emissions have been implemented through investments in technology and lower emissions vehicles. All of the Company’s energy is sourced via 100% renewable energy and no waste is sent to landfill.

COVID-19: The outbreak of the pandemic has had an impact not only on the Company but also on various stakeholders associated with the Company. The Company provides an essential role in the supply of medicines in the UK. The Directors have engaged with multiple stakeholders, both formally and informally, using processes and methods discussed above to take into account their views and interests, while making decisions that would promote the long term success of the Company for all its members. Some of these decisions included:

Putting contingency plans in place to maintain continuity of operations and ensure provision of service to our customers. Service during the pandemic has been uncompromised. b. Introducing measures and new protocols to keep all colleagues healthy and safe.
Transitioning office based colleagues to remote work environment and installing protective equipment at workplaces.
Supporting suppliers to ensure adequate availability of critical products throughout the supply chain and additional deliveries to pharmacies/hospitals.
Ensuring adequate funding for the Company to support continuity of business through these adverse conditions.

During the pandemic, the Company has played an integral part in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.