AN CUONG ANNUAL REPORTS 2024

ANNUAL REPORT 2024

TOGETHER IN BELIEF, LEADING IN INNOVATION

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A Rights and Equitable Treatment of Shareholders

B

Sustainability and Resilience

Protecting minority shareholders from abusive actions

B.2 Dialogue between a company, its shareholders and stakeholders to exchange views on sustainability matters

A.9

A.9.2

In case of related party transactions requiring shareholders' approval, is the decision made by disinterested shareholders?

As stipulated in Article 40 of the Company's Charter, only shareholders with related interests are prohibited from participating in the voting process.

B.2.2

Does external stakeholders to exchange views and gather feedback on sustainability matters that are material to the business of the company? the company engage

According to the procedures outlined in the Sustainable Development Report.

B

Sustainability and Resilience

B.3 The Board adequately consider material sustainability risks and opportunities when fulfilling their key functions in reviewing, monitoring and guiding governance practices, disclosure, strategy, risk management and internal control systems, including with respect to climate-related physical and transition risks

Sustainability-related disclosure

B.1

B.3.1

Does the company disclose that the board reviews on an annual basis that the company's capital and debt structure is compatible with its strategic goals and its associated risk appetite?

The BOD reviews and comprehensively evaluates the Company's financial health and capital and debt structure indicators. These evaluations are documented in the annual report of the BOD and submitted for approval by the GMS.

B.1.1

Does the company identify/report ESG topics that are material to the organization’s strategy?

Since 2022, the Company has disclosed data related to greenhouse gas emissions arising from its production activities. From 2023, the Company began conducting GHG inventories in compliance with 14064-1:2018 standard and publishing them as part of the Annual Report. Since 2022, the Company has referred to the GRI guidelines when preparing the Sustainable Development Report. This includes identifying significant ESG topics pertinent to the Company's business development strategy and operations. The Company has specifically disclosed and quantified certain sustainable development goals, including a target to reduce GHG emissions by 2% per revenue unit annually. Since 2022, the Company has referred to GRI guidelines when preparing the Sustainable Development Report. Starting from 2023, the Company collaborated with professional consulting firms to train employees on preparing reports in accordance with international standards (GRI). It also conducted training sessions and GHG inventories compliant with 14064-1:2018 standard, which were disclosed as part of the Annual Report.

B.1.2

Does the company identify climate change as an issue?

B.4 The rights of stakeholders established by law or through mutual agreements and encourage active co-operation between corporations and stakeholders in creating wealth, jobs, and the sustainability of financially sound enterprises.

B.4.1

The existence and scope of the company's efforts to address customers' welfare?

The regulations stipulate the protection of the interests of the relevant parties. The Company and customers sign agreements on information confidentiality, anti-corruption and anti-bribery in business activities to protect the interests of all involved parties. Corporate Governance

B.1.3

Does the company adopt an internationally recognized reporting framework or standard for sustainability (i.e. GRI, Integrated Reporting, SASB, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards)?

B.4.2

Supplier/contractor selection procedures?

Regulations in the process of quoting subcontractors and some regulations related to purchasing activities, searching for suppliers issued by the Company.

B.1.4

Does the company disclose quantitative sustainability target?

B.4.3

The company's efforts to ensure that its value chain is environmentally friendly or is consistent with promoting sustainable development?

The Company consistently fulfills its mission of social and community responsibility, not only within its areas of operation but also extending to various other provinces and cities across the country. The Company has issued an Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy to foster a transparent and clean business environment. Additionally, the Company and its customers/partners enter into Agreements committing to transparency and anti-corruption practices in business activities. The Company prioritizes welfare, environmental protection, community benefits, and its social responsibilities. This commitment is reflected in its achievement of the Green Label certification awarded by Singapore, regarded as the most prestigious certification in the region for green, clean, and environmentally friendly products. Additionally, the Company has obtained ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, and it conducts greenhouse gas inventories in compliance with ISO 14064-1:2018 standard.

B.1.5

Does disclose sustainability-related performance progress in relation to its previously set targets? the company

In the 2024 Annual Report – Sustainable Development section, the Company has announced some recorded results related to the goal of reducing GHG emissions.

B.1.6

Does the company confirm that its Sustainability Report / Reporting is reviewed and /or approved by the Board or Board Committee?

The Sustainable Development Report is part of the Annual Report and is presented to the BOD for review and approval.

B.4.4

The company's efforts to interact with the communities in which they operate?

B.2 Dialogue between a company, its shareholders and stakeholders to exchange views on sustainability matters

B.4.5

The company's anti-corruption programmes and procedures?

B.2.1

Does internal stakeholders to exchange views and gather feedback on sustainability matters that are material to the business of the company? the company engage

According to the procedures outlined in the Sustainable Development Report.

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