Votorantim Cimentos is committed to sustainable development of its business operations. Three principles determine its actions in all markets in which it operates: constant economic evolution, unremitting protection of the environment, and respect for all stakeholders.

Only by following these principles Votorantim Cimentos can continue to develop as a world-class company, operating its business in a responsible manner and in accordance with the values of sustainability, which encompass the so-called “triple bottom line” – a combined and interdependent pursuit of economic, environmental and social objectives. These criteria are part and parcel of all decision-making processes at Votorantim Cimentos.

Evolving with Sustainability

For the Votorantim Group, sustainability means assuring business continuity and long-term growth, which in turn entails anticipating stakeholder motivations and incorporating them into the organization’s goals.

Continuity and growth are the challenges of perpetuity and results that only consistent value creation can assure. What is distinctive about sustainable development resides in creating value with respect for the interests of all stakeholders.

The Votorantim Group’s Charter of Business Principles expresses its commitment to sustainability:

1. Being recognized by society as a socially and environmentally responsible business
2. Making sustainability a key priority in governance, management, education, decision making and investing, as part of our value creation strategy
3. Consistently raising economic, social and environmental performance to higher levels, all the while pursuing efficiency and reliability in operations in accordance with world-class standards
4. Being recognized as an organization that attracts, develops and retains talent for value creation and to build a fair and inclusive society
5. Being committed to the well-being, health and safety of employees, customers and partners
6. Contributing to the development of the communities in which we operate
7. Encouraging cooperation and participation by employees and all other stakeholders in the construction of partnerships and collaborative projects with the aim of mutual value creation

Value in the Economic Dimension

Assuring growth, competitiveness, innovation and business perpetuity while working to promote these principles throughout the following links in the value chain:

• Customers – long-term relationships buttressed by trust, shared value, innovation, and preference

• Employees – meritocracy and contribution to results in a workplace climate that favors human and organizational development

• Suppliers – alignment of values and sustainable practices as key factors in competitiveness and loyalty building

• Shareholders, investors & markets – value creation through business ventures with integrity and transparency

• Government & public policy – proactive participation in a public agenda for sustainable development

Value in the Environmental Dimension

Seeking environmental equilibrium and eco-efficiency through responsible resource use, education and awareness raising, and the dissemination of knowledge and best practices, prioritizing the following fronts:

• Energy – optimization and encouragement of renewable usage

• Water – reduced consumption, rational usage, recycling, source and disposal tracking

• Emissions – monitoring of current conditions and technological evolution to reduce emissions

• Materials – technological evolution to reduce the use of materials and generation of waste, assuring the feasibility of recycling

• Biodiversity – conservation of biodiversity in areas where we operate

• Processes – sustainable solutions, products and services at the lowest cost, with the highest possible economic and environmental efficiency, and with innovation as a basis for inspiration and differentiation

• Operations – world-class standards and best practices in sustainability as goals to adjust existing operations and guidelines for new investments

Value in the Social Dimension

Cultivating stakeholder relations grounded in respect, valuing others, and social equity:

•Diversity – respect for diversity and valorization of differences

•Health – healthcare, prevention of disease, promotion of quality of life

• Safety – standards of excellence and respect for life under all circumstances