S: Social Management

Our employees’ well-being is a priority for us. We provide good working conditions and excellent growth opportunities. We also promote a corporate culture based on the guiding principles of:

• Equality
• Respect
• Transparency
• Tolerance

We comply with the labor laws of the country where we operate and promote fair practices in our operations, prioritizing the hiring of talent from the regions where we operate. We are a diverse and inclusive Company with an unwavering commitment to the well-being and quality of life of our employees and their families.

Industrial safety is our way of life. Aware of the importance of mitigating risks associated with the performance by our human resources of operational activities, we have implemented a comprehensive and rigorous Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). This system includes prevention and self-care programs designed to foster a safety culture among employees and improve their perception of risk.

To manage human rights risks across our operations, we have developed a comprehensive system based on our internal Human Rights policy. This robust system involves all areas of the Company to identify and prevent possible negative impacts on human rights, complying with international standards and conducting external audits to ensure the transparency of our initiatives.

We are motivated by generating shared value in the regions where we operate. Based on the ESG principles in our Sustainability Strategy and in coordination with our objective of having a positive impact on our areas of influence, we are committed to building and strengthening local capacities through our Social Investment Plan. This plan, based on dialogue, participation and close relationships, develops programs and projects that respond to the needs of our neighboring communities.

At Drummond Ltd., we seek out reliable suppliers and contractors to ensure the quality and efficiency of our operations, and we use 6 specialized tools to monitor and manage their performance:

• Policies and guidelines
• Comprehensive Contractor Manual
• Commitments acquired in the provision of goods and services
• Inspections and audits on industrial safety, the environment and human rights
• Regular meetings with our contractors’ managers
• Managerial walk-throughs

In 2023 we had commercial relationships with 824 suppliers and/or contractors: 69% with domestic organizations.

We are committed to complying with environmental and social regulations. We work together with the communities, other companies and the national government to carry out the orderly, efficient and peaceful resettlement of the communities of Plan Bonito, El Hatillo and Boquerón in the department of Cesar. These resettlement plans include a compensation framework that coordinates parallel measures that will be applied to restore the living conditions of the affected populations.

At Drummond Ltd. we respect the right of our workers to unionize and bargain collectively. To ensure compliance with these rights, we have included in our Code of Conduct and other policies a formal commitment to respect and promote the freedom of association; we have also established open channels of communication to dialogue with our employees and their representatives, with the aim of maintaining good labor relations and a fair work environment.