VPG Lao-Viet Sole Company Limited (VLV) identifies sustainable development as a guiding principle throughout the investment, construction, and operation of the project. The company aims for a balance between economic efficiency, environmental protection, social responsibility, and transparent governance, thereby creating long-term value for the enterprise, the locality, and stakeholders.

1. ENVIRONMENT

VLV's environmental management approach is based on prevention, control, and mitigation of impacts throughout the project's lifecycle:

- Efficient use of resources, energy, and water.
- Control of dust, noise, emissions, wastewater, and waste.
- Recovery, reuse, and research on the recovery of suitable materials.
- Management of red mud, fly ash, and Waste disposal using specialized systems.
- Implement environmental restoration and biodiversity protection according to the approved plan.
- Gradually research and apply technological solutions to improve production efficiency and reduce emissions.

2. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VLV aims to make a positive contribution to economic and social development in the project area: - Create job opportunities for the community.
- Prioritize the development of local human resources according to the project's needs.
- Organize training to improve professional skills and safety awareness.
- Ensure safe working conditions and respect the legitimate rights and interests of workers.
- Maintain communication, receive feedback, and coordinate with the government, community, and relevant parties.
- Research and implement community-based programs. In line with the Company's actual needs and capabilities.

3. GOVERNANCE VLV aims to build a responsible, transparent, and effective governance system:
- Comply with laws, investment commitments, and approved requirements.
- Clearly define responsibilities, authority, and control mechanisms in management activities.
- Strengthen risk management, internal control, and Preventing conflicts of interest.
- Gradually improving the quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health management system.
- Managing contractors and supply chains based on compliance, safety, and responsibility.
- Monitoring implementation results and improving management activities. in accordance with each stage of the project.

COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT VLV will gradually concretize ESG orientations into policies, plans, and targets in accordance with the project progress, and periodically review them to ensure feasibility, compliance, and effectiveness.