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At PT Vale, we believe that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are essential to fostering a positive, productive, and creative work environment. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for every individual to work and grow their career—regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, background, political views, or disability status—while also ensuring that all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.

Policy and Core Principles

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is embedded across various corporate policies, including:

  • Diversity and Inclusion Policy, which outline our commitment and formalize our DEI principles.
  • Sustainability Policy, ensuring the protection of human rights, non-discrimination, and freedom of association.
  • People Policy, which governs our approach to human resource management.
  • Code of Ethical Conduct, which serves as our guideline in upholding integrity, ethical standards, and professional behavior across the organization.
  • Collective Labor Agreement (CLA), collaboratively developed with labor unions and local government.

Policy and Core Principles

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is embedded across various corporate policies, including:

Through the Diversity and Inclusion Policy, we affirm five core commitments:
  • Respecting the uniqueness of every individual.
  • Creating a psychologically safe environment.
  • Establishing bias-free processes.
  • Maintaining zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment.
  • Promoting DEI through campaigns and training programs.

Target and Performance

PT Vale conducts regular monitoring of its workforce composition, including gender, disability status, and local representation.

As of December 31, 2024:

  • 11.6% female employees
  • 10.7% managerial roles held by female 
  • 2% employees with disabilities
  • 83% are local hires 
  • 45.33% of all managerial roles filled by local employees

By June 2025, PT Vale employed 3,040 people. Despite operating in a traditionally male-dominated industry, the company remains committed to diversity as a key driver of innovation and sustainability, aiming to increase female representation to 18% by 2030.

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We achieved the highest score in the Mining Sector for the Social and Governance aspects, based on the gender equality indicator in the Katadata ESG Index 2025.

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Strategy and Accountability

PT Vale places responsibility for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the highest strategic and operational levels of the organization, ensuring that DEI is not only a moral commitment but also an integral part of the company’s business strategy and sustainable governance.

Board of Directors (BOD) and Board of Commissioners (BOC)

At the governance level, the Board of Directors and Commissioners play a critical role in:

  • Integrating DEI principles into corporate policies and practices, including business strategies and expansion projects.
  • Monitoring gender representation and diversity across all levels of the organization, whereas female has a proportion of 23.5% in the BOD and BOC, which is in line with our commitment to facilitating diversity from top to the rest of the organization.
  • Providing strategic direction and accountability through the Sustainability Committee, which regularly evaluates the progress of DEI initiatives and reports to shareholders during the Annual General Meeting.

Human Capital Directorate

The Human Capital Directorate is responsible for:

  • Developing and executing DEI strategies integrated into human resource policies and work procedures.
  • Monitoring and reporting DEI performance through measurable indicators, such as the proportion of women, persons with disabilities, and local representation.
  • Recommending continuous improvements based on benchmarking against global and national best practices.
  • Leading the implementation of unconscious bias training, inclusive recruitment, and employee capacity development through internal learning platforms.
 

Initiatives and Training Programs

To foster an inclusive workplace culture, PT Vale implements a range of programs and initiatives, including:

  • Supporting employee resource groups such as the Vale Women Network and cultural affinity groups to strengthen inclusion and representation
  • Mentorship and unconscious bias training
  • Inclusive and non-discriminatory recruitment practices

Inclusive recruitment is a key component of PT Vale’s DEI strategy. The company actively hires more women and persons with disabilities, with consideration for job suitability. All recruitment processes are conducted fairly, free from discrimination, and in compliance with the minimum employment age of 18.

  • Internal awareness campaigns
  • Anti-corruption and workplace ethics training
  • A secure and anonymous whistleblower reporting system (Vale Whistleblower Channel)

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