Asia Cement values the rights and daily life of indigenous people. The Company planned a series of policies and programs which were friendly to indigenous friends, it actively implemented them and expected that Hualien Plant was the best dependence of community residents in their daily life. The measures included establishing Asia Cement Service Center which was the first in the industry, receiving the applications and petitions from local residents and trying to resolve their troubles, focusing on the actual needs of the residents and prepared 21 benefit sharing mechanisms based on the concept of promoting sustainable social care. These were already implemented step by step including: hiring local residents, promoting tribal care, providing after-school tutoring class for indigenous students, assisting institutes, schools and churches to build green environment or establishing butterfly park ecological class, repairing houses for the tribe, assisting the tribe to conduct various activities…etc.
 

Complying with the Principles of FPIC to Complete Counseling and Agreement, Co-existing / Co-prospering with the Tribe

On June 22, 2020, Asia Cement took the initiative to declare that focusing on the mining project, it would show its good faith and intention to initiate the counseling procedure with the surrounding tribes based on the principles of “Free, Prior, Informed Content (FPIC). Many presentations and meetings were conducted during the period, with a total of 2500 attendances.

After diligently hearing and collecting all opinions from the attendees after multiple communications and discussions in the tribal meetings, Asia Cement placed itself in the position of the tribe and proposed “10+11” benefit sharing mechanisms; in addition to the existing 10 items, another 11 items were added which met with the most needs of the tribal people. Items covers everything from the birth, studying in schools, getting married, having children, jobs, and all the way to the care of the elderly, providing care for each stage of life. Asia Cement responded practically to the expectations of the tribal people, to show genuine sincerity.

Cleaning after typhoon	House repair

Providing disinfectant for COVID-19 prevention	After-school tutoring

On February 12, 2022, the meeting for vote for agreement was conducted in Bsngan Tribe, the delegates of whom had the right to vote carried out an autonomous vote through a democratic procedure. At the same day the result revealed that 83% of residents support Asia Cement to continue the local mining. Asia Cement hoped that this counseling procedure could become the model of respecting indigenous people by enterprises. Asia Cement had kept its commitment to establish the proposed benefit sharing mechanism to maintain good practical relationship with the neighbors and the safety of the mining area, to fulfill corporate social responsibility and to co-exist/co-proser with the tribe.

Participate delegates in counseling vote conference	Delegates complete voting by democratic procedures

Community Engagement and Development

1. Through Asia Cement Service Center and the Asia Cement Bodhi Charity Association, we promote community engagement and development, addressing local issues through development initiatives.

2. We engage in community service and charitable donations, establish the "Asia Cement Emergency Relief Application Review Principles," and accept applications for emergency assistance.

• In 2025, we conducted 100 household visits, visited 102 villagers in urgent need, and processed 101 emergency assistance applications.

3. Since 1991, the employees of Hualien Plant took the initiative to autonomously conduct a personal tribal charity activity. Hence, in 2005, a Hualien County Asia Cement Bodhi Charity Association was established and completed the legal registration.

• Currently, the members include 116 employees and 27 subcontractors.
• Initiative taken to understand and care for disadvantaged residents, supported 25 residents and 5 social welfare groups over long periods of time.

Building a Green Environment for the Tribe

1. The Company had not only created local job opportunities and taken care of local families, but also trained them with specialties. The mining mountain nursery room provided free seedlings for the uses of teaching, forestation and maintaining good relations with neighbors. Asia Cement continuously assisted schools, institutions, and community to build butterfly ecological classrooms through nectariferous plants.
   • In 2025, ACC provided 66 tree seedlings to Indigenous community members, local communities, and schools/government agencies.

Building a Happy Living Environment for the Tribe

1. For any house repair needs, if the resident submits the application, Asia Cement Hualien Plant will immediately send a professional engineering team to do the repair free of charge; including crest, rooftop, waterproof of exterior walls, patching of ceiling concrete peeling off. The warranty of the work and future inspection and maintenance are provided after the repair. The quality of the services was improved by way of resident satisfaction survey.
   • In 2025, a total of 19 houses were repaired. Asia Cement also donated cement and firebrick to local association or community to assist in improving living environments.

Applying Water Conservation Expertise to Improve Water Drainage in the Community

1. Since 2015, Asia Cement has adopted “Nameless River” channel which is located at the bottom of Hsinchengsheng Mining Site, it routinely provides the work of dredging, pitching stones to maintain the slope, managing water levels, adjusting flowing water, ensuring the stability of river channel to have smooth water flow in order to protect the safety of local residents.
   • In addition to Asia Cement, 4 public agencies were involved in the work of assistance. It was the only program of improving the overall water drainage for a single tribe in Taiwan by involving water drainage specialists. The constructions were completed sequentially.

Promote Tribal Education 

Life Inspiration Film Festival: Helping Children Explore Life and Embrace Differences Through Film	From Indigenous Communities to the Stage: Preserving and Passing On Truku Cultural Heritage
Asia Cement Corporation (ACC) has partnered with the documentary filmmaking team Sporangium Cinema to organize the "Life Inspiration Film Festival." In 2025, the festival entered its seventh year, continuing to bring life education into schools through documentary screenings. In 2025, the documentary Welcome to My Farm: The Frog Farm in Xingang, Chiayi was screened at five elementary schools in Hualien. Through a child's perspective, the film explores the connections between land, animals, and everyday life, encouraging students to appreciate the diversity of life, respect differences, and develop empathy and a sense of responsibility. Through authentic and heartwarming stories captured on film, ACC brings life education into classrooms, helping children develop a deeper appreciation for life, the environment, and the connections we share.	Asia Cement Corporation (ACC) continues to support the Indigenous Dance Club at Xiulin Junior High School, helping students strengthen their connection to Truku culture through traditional dance. Since the club was established six years ago, ACC has consistently provided support and resources. In 2025, the club earned the highest distinction of "Outstanding Performance" in the Folk Dance category at the National Student Dance Competition. From local communities to the national stage, ACC works hand in hand with the school to keep Truku cultural traditions alive through the students' dance performances, showcasing the beauty of Indigenous culture while promoting cultural preservation and passing traditions on to future generations.

ACC Empowers Local Revitalization Taroko Mountain Market Showcases Indigenous Community Empowerment and Self-Reliance

Since its launch in 2022, the Taroko Mountain Market has expanded from Hualien to major department stores in northern Taiwan before returning to its Indigenous roots, steadily increasing its social impact. Asia Cement Corporation (ACC) initially provided resources and professional support to help the Bsngan Indigenous community develop skills in market operations, marketing, and event management. In 2025, the initiative transitioned to a "Community-Led, Corporate-Supported" model, with the Bsngan Tribal Council independently planning and organizing the event. ACC continued to leverage Far Eastern Group resources to expand market opportunities and promote Indigenous culture. This collaboration strengthens local economic development, cultural preservation, and youth participation, demonstrating ACC's commitment to community empowerment, cultural sustainability, and shared prosperity.