Sustainability Governance and Materiality

DEFINED OVERSIGHT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND EXECUTION
Clear oversight and accountability support sustainability performance across the Group.

The AEV Board of Directors provides overall sustainability direction, while the Risk, Resilience, and Sustainability Board Committee oversees implementation of principles and policies.

The Group Management Committee and Aboitiz Group Sustainability Council drive strategy, execution, and cross-business synergy.

This structure embeds sustainability into enterprise-wide decision-making, ensuring consistent implementation, and alignment with global standards.

Materiality and Material Topics

What matters is measured—and managed
The Aboitiz Group applies a disciplined materiality process to focus on sustainability issues that matter most to long-term value creation and stakeholder trust.

In 2025, the Group conducted a materiality reassessment using a structured methodology and double materiality lens. ESG topics were identified based on global frameworks, peer benchmarking, risk assessments, and stakeholder input. This process evaluated both financial impacts on the Group and significance to stakeholders, incorporating insights from internal leaders and external groups like investors and regulators, which were then validated by management and the Board.

The assessment identified 16 material topics organized by thematic areas. These priorities guide the Aboitiz Group in embedding sustainability to drive long-term resilience and stakeholder value.
Aboitiz Group 2025 Materiality Re-Assessment

Sustainability Risks and Opportunities

Embedding sustainability into risk, resilience, and long-term value
The Aboitiz Group integrates sustainability risks and opportunities into its enterprise risk management (ERM) framework, ensuring that ESG considerations are embedded in core business decisions. Sustainability-related risks are treated alongside financial and operational risks, with oversight from the Board and its relevant committees. This integrated approach enables the Group to anticipate emerging issues, respond proactively to changing conditions, and strengthen overall resilience.

Regular reviews at management and Board levels ensure alignment with risk appetite and strategic priorities, while continuous improvement is driven by internal assessments, external benchmarks, and evolving global standards. Through this integrated approach, the Aboitiz Group seeks to manage downside risks effectively while capturing opportunities that support long-term value creation.

Stakeholder Management

Engagement that strengthens trust and decision-making
Stakeholder engagement supports better decisions, stronger relationships, and long-term value creation.

The Group maintains regular engagement with investors, regulators, customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and other stakeholders through structured dialogue, feedback platforms, consultations, and partnerships to ensure tha business strategies remain responsive, transparent, and aligned with stakeholder expectations.