METLEN recognizes the crucial role of local communities in the success and sustainability of its operations and is committed to cultivating relationships based on respect, transparency and cooperation. The Company actively contributes to the social and economic development of the areas where it operates, through the creation and maintenance of jobs, the support of local businesses and the implementation of targeted social investments. of promoting educational initiatives, METLEN promotes the sustainable development and social well-being of communities. This strategy strengthens the Company's resilience, cultivates a strong network of trust with local communities and institutional bodies, and ensures adaptability and continuous improvement in an ever-changing business environment. According to the 2025 Double Materiality Assessment, a significant impact associated with the above challenge is:
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METLEN has established a comprehensive governance framework for the management of sustainability issues, which is integrated into the Company's core decision-making and oversight processes. The role of the Management is clearly defined and ensures continuous supervision and strategic guidance on sustainability issues.
In particular, the Sustainable Development Committee, as a committee of the Board of Directors, is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the sustainable development strategy, approving relevant policies and monitoring the Company's ESG performance. The Committee meets regularly and collaborates with the General Division of Corporate Governance and Sustainable Development, which plays a crucial role in coordinating all sustainability issues within the Company. The governance of sustainability issues is supported by specially defined organizational structures, which include teams and sustainability officers in each Business Unit and core subsidiary. Those responsible for each ESG thematic pillar work with central and local management teams, ensuring coordination, monitoring of progress and providing technical guidance, with the aim of systematically integrating the principles of sustainable development across the Company's full range of activities.
At the same time, METLEN applies a systematic due diligence approach to manage actual and potential significant impacts, risks and opportunities on sustainability issues. This approach is based on the international guidelines for responsible business conduct and includes: identification and impact assessment procedures, setting targets, action plans, monitoring mechanisms, taking corrective actions, consulting stakeholders and promoting partnerships with the value chain.
Through these mechanisms, METLEN ensures the integration of sustainability considerations into its operational strategy and day-to-day operations, enhancing long-term value creation for all stakeholders.
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METLEN implements a comprehensive policy framework to support local communities in the areas where it operates, promoting transparency, fair treatment and sustainable development. Through stable consultation channels, institutionalized complaint mechanisms and active social dialogue, it ensures the meaningful participation of communities and the timely addressing of social and environmental issues. Strengthening the "social license" is a strategic priority for METLEN, with a focus on continuous improvement and alignment with international due diligence standards. The Company undertakes targeted social actions with an emphasis on empowering vulnerable groups and promoting social cohesion. Through partnerships with non-profit organizations, public organizations, and local authorities, the Society promotes actions that improve education, health, infrastructure, and social cohesion, while protecting cultural and natural heritage. METLEN utilizes innovative solutions and aims at sustainable development, integrating the principles of corporate social responsibility at every level of its operation. Through constant dialogue and systematic evaluation of social demands, METLEN ensures maximum added value for its areas of activity, actively contributing to the creation of opportunities and the shaping of a fairer and more sustainable future.
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METLEN sets goals that enhance the positive contribution to local communities and support the creation of long-term social value in its areas of activity. The Company's approach is based on systematic consultation with local communities, the assessment of social needs and the implementation of initiatives that contribute to sustainable local development.
In terms of quality goals, the Company seeks to:
In 2025, METLEN significantly strengthened its social policy through 33 social programs and actions that benefited more than 133,000 citizens in various sectors, such as education, health, social inclusion and infrastructure development. The Company invested in infrastructure projects, the improvement of school and sports facilities, as well as the protection of cultural heritage, while it created a number of new jobs by supporting local economies through the strengthening of local employment and the strengthening of links in the supply chain at the local level. In particular:
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