Robustness of waste management systems, with a focus on mitigating impacts, reducing waste generation, ensuring proper disposal and increasing ways of valuing waste with investment in innovation and encouraging the circular economy.

Description: Management of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from activities directly and indirectly related to operations and atmospheric pollutants. Management of risks (physical and transition) and opportunities associated with climate change.

Robustness of management systems to ensure the reliability, safety and stability of dams and stacks installed and the correct disposal of tailings and overburden from the operation. Decharacterization of dams altered by the upstream method. Management of tailings in locations affected by the Fundão dam collapse. Identification, prevention, mitigation and management of risks of critical incidents, including emergency and contingency plans and the engagement of public agents in responding to potential emergencies. Crisis management and response to unexpected and adverse events.

Management of water resources, contributing to the preservation and availability of water in the regions of operation. Management of the impacts of operations related to hydroelectric power generation, water collection and consumption, and effluent disposal, prioritizing the efficient use of water, with recirculation and reduction of the volume required per ton produced. Monitoring of the water quality of Rio Doce, affected by the collapse of the Fundão dam.

Protection, conservation, restoration and regeneration of biodiversity and ecosystems, including the process of restoration of areas affected by the collapse of the Fundão dam, and the rehabilitation of mined areas.

Management of atmospheric pollutant emissions (NOx and particulate matter), air quality and impact of projects, operations and works to remedy the damages caused by the collapse.

Management of impacts on communities surrounding operations and those affected by the Fundão dam collapse; encouragement of socioeconomic development of local territories through the generation of taxes, partnerships, volunteer program, and private social investment program to create a promising legacy for people and communities in the areas of influence. Encouraging the conservation of resources of cultural value to local people. Commitment to planning and managing the closure of operations, with a focus on generating opportunities for future use, mitigating and rehabilitating local environmental and social liabilities.

Ensuring the safety, quality of life and health of workers and communities, with an emphasis on accident prevention measures in operations, in the surrounding area, and on the process of remedying the damages caused by the Fundão dam collapse. Management of the organizational environment, through the preservation of the integrity, mental and physical health of employees, third parties and their families, and engagement in promoting a culture of safety in the organization.

Protection and promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion, to foster an integral, fair and healthy organizational environment, with a positive influence on the value chain and neighboring communities.

Relationship with governmental agencies and sector-specific institutions, based on the defense of collective interests and social well-being, through proactive actions that promote the advancement of causes supported by the Company.

Promoting transparency in relationships, dialogue and communication with priority audiences, such as customers, the community, those affected, civil society, public bodies and the press. Strengthening channels for dialogue and inclusive decision-making.

Requirement, control and monitoring of suppliers’ quality standards, including the analysis of socio-environmental criteria when contracting inputs, services and the appreciation of local suppliers. Robust management in controlling human rights, equity and respect, as well as mitigating impacts on the community and surrounding area.

Our performance in 2024:
– We increased our installed production capacity from 30% to 60%
– 100% of electrical energy from renewable sources
– BRL 8.8 million voluntarily in socio-institutional investments, through the Institutional and Social Investment Policy (PIIS) and requirements
– We concluded 87.3% of the interventions in the decharacterization of the Germano dam
– We executed the renegotiation agreement for the Remediation of the Doce River Watershed