Another International Certification!

Asia Cement Named No. 1 in Occupational Safety in the Global Building Materials Industry

S&P Global published, on 11^th Feb., the 2025 Sustainability Yearbook one of the most authoritative rating on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) globally which covers 62 industries and 7,690 companies. Asia Cement has not only been included in the Sustainability Yearbook for two consecutive years but has also been ranked among the top 10% global building materials companies this year. Moreover, it received the highest score for "Occupational Safety and Health,", among peer in the industry, demonstrating Asia Cement's achievement of international standards in employee safety, workplace risk management, and safety culture building, making it a benchmark in the industry.

Lee Kun-yen, President of ACC stated that sustainable development is not just a slogan but a reflection of corporate responsibility and long-term competitiveness. Asia Cement has always placed ESG at core of its strategy, aiming for global standards in environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance. Lee emphasized that selection of Asia Cement by the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook once again is a recognition of all Asia Cement employees and a testament to the team's commitment to sustainable management.

According to S&P Global's assessment criteria, only the top 15% of companies in each industry are eligible for inclusion in the Sustainability Yearbook, making it an extremely rigorous standard. This year, Asia Cement not only significantly improved its score, ascending to the top 10% of the global building materials industry, but also received high ratings in various key indicators. Among them,  Asia Cement received perfect score of 100 in both "Transparency & Reporting" and "Customer Relations", score of 96 in "Occupational Health and Safety ", and score of 90 or above in indicators such as "Business Ethics," "Waste and Pollution," and "Human Rights". Additionally, Asia Cement has shown significant growth in areas such as "Talent Planning and Analysis," "Energy," "Policy Influence," and "Risk and Crisis Management."

Asia Cement pointed out that the company has been dedicated to strengthening occupational safety and health for many years, meticulously managing the production environment. This includes comprehensive safety training, the establishment of a smart safety platform, the implementation of disaster prevention pratice with digital tools and real-time management, as well as the innovative development of protective equipment to reduce occupational safety risks and detect and address potential hazards in real-time. These efforts not only ensure that employees can work in the safest environment but also further improve operational efficiency and the company's sustainable competitiveness.

In terms of environmental management, Asia Cement has thoroughly deepened its low-carbon transformation, strengthened pollution control and waste management, and continuously optimized energy performance and aligns its climate commitments with the Paris Agreement. Asia Cement is also actively involved in domestic and international associations to promote green upgrades in the industry, enhance the sustainability awareness of supply chain partners, and create a more resilient ecosystem in the industry. In terms of corporate governance, Asia Cement adheres to high standards of self-demand and has established a comprehensive internal control mechanism for corporate integrity and compliance management. Through internal and external audits, the company's governance is aligned with international standards.

Facing the global trend of sustainable development, Asia Cement reiterated its commitment to continuously improve in all aspects of ESG, leading the cement industry toward sustainable transformation with a more action-oriented strategy.