CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
POLICY FOR SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
Our mission: As part of the global energy transition, we contribute to the country’s sustainable development bydeveloping our nickel and cobalt resources to the highest industrial and environmental standards.
We are committed to regularly assessing our performance and governance against recognized social andenvironmental standards, including ISO 26000, Responsible Mining Index, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
performance standards, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Carbon Footprint®.

GOVERNANCE COMMITTED TOSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTBy integrating the principles of social responsibility
into our decisions, we ensure that we contribute tosustainable economic development with the objectiveof meeting the current needs of our organization andour stakeholders without compromising those of future
generations.
Our decisions are guided by an analysis of the risks andopportunities of our social, societal and environmental
responsibility considering ethical and human rights
standards.

USE OF THE HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL
STANDARDS
Our environmental responsibility guidelines aim
the highest international standards by ensuring that
we control environmental risks, limit our ecologicalfootprint, fight against climate change and preserve
biodiversity, all in compliance with legal and regulatory
requirements.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTAs an important economic player in the Grand Sudregion, we participate to the development of thecountry through business opportunities for local
companies and a priority to local employment, in orderto ensure a territorial anchorage.
We analyze the positive and negative impacts of ourdecisions on the territory and ensure a proactive andtransparent dialogue with the population.

EXEMPLARY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
AND CONDITIONS
On a site classified as high industrial risk, the priority is toensure the safety of people, property and environment.
We are committed to give a safe and healthy working
environment for everyone through our health, safety
and major accident prevention guidelines.

Aware that employees represent the company’sgreatest asset, we strive for equal opportunities andthe absence of discrimination.
Recognizing the importance of a constructive social
dialogue, each significant decision is beforehand
discussed with the employee representative bodies.
We ensure the commitment and well-being of each
employee through expected behavior in relation withthe values of company.
The guidelines for human rights and labour practices
define labour relations and human capital development
within the company.

A COMMITMENT TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS
Whether on environmental, social or societal issues,
we ensure a regular and transparent dialogue withthe company’s stakeholders. Our business modeltakes into account the expectations of our customers,
shareholders and communities.
Customer satisfaction means providing a quality
product that meets their expectations, especially forthe electric battery market.
Finally, we ensure that we promote our policies andguidelines throughout our value chain. We conduct
due diligence on our business partners and promoteresponsible purchasing, anti-corruption and faircompetition.