Company: SQM
Filing Date: 2025-12-15
Form Type: 6-K
Source: 0000909037-25-000048
Chunk: 199

Company: CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC
Filing Date: 2025-12-15
Form: 6-K
Chunk 199
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 return on the legal due date will result in this deadline being extended by up to 5 years and 10 years for cross-border transactions. When tax evasion or fraud is involved, it will be extended by up to 10 years and 15 years for cross-border transactions. (ix) Australia: Tax returns may be audited in accordance with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) up to 4 years from their filing date or due date, whichever is earlier. Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements September 30, 2025 164 Nota 27 Environment 27.1 Disclosures of disbursements related to the environment The Company develops environmental monitoring and oversight plans for all its operations. These plans are based on specialized scientific studies. Monitoring relevant variables for each project allows the Company to verify the condition of the ecosystems being protected. The activities outlined in these plans are regularly reported to officials, in accordance with the commitments made in the resolutions that approve the SQM Group’s various projects. Specifically for the Salar de Atacama, the Company has implemented an online platform (www.sqmsenlinea.com) that allows anyone to access all the environmental information compiled by the Company, in line with its commitments. The Company maintains environmental monitoring across its operational systems, supported by numerous studies that integrate diverse scientific efforts from renowned research centers, both nationally and internationally, such as the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Universidad Católica del Norte. In the last quarter of 2023, SQM underwent a strategic restructuring that resulted in two independent business divisions: SQM Lithium and SQM Iodine and Plant Nutrition. This decision was made to focus on each division’s specific challenges and opportunities, allowing for more efficient, specialized management and greater potential for sustainable growth over the long term. SQM Lithium In 2025, we have made progress toward our goals set forth in our Sustainability Strategy, such as freshwater and brine reduction, climate change and circularity. We monitor these monthly through our sustainability indicators that are disseminated throughout the company. This has made it possible to identify and present initiatives that help us meet these objectives. SQM Iodine and Plant Nutrition At the end of 2024, the Iodine and Plant Nutrition Division conducted a double materiality assessment to identify and prioritize the most relevant social, environmental and governance issues, which represent opportunities and/or risks to the financial performance of the business. This comprehensive approach enables us to understand how the company impacts its environment and,