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Stocks picking ESG Risk analysis and audit Critical Metals Value Chain Investment Advisory Member

Why Metals ? Value chain

We need We use We waste Metals The modern world will not deviate from technologi-cal needs useful for energy transition, electric mobili-ty or the development of ecient and energy-saving materials. The transparency of the supply chain and the perma-nent control of raw material sourcing and their pro-cessing circuits will be developed on a larger scale and will aect the mining sector. Materials science has evolved and multidisciplinary research is now making it possible to reduce the le-vels of critical metals useful to overcome any shortage of these components. On the other hand, the life cycle of metals and their retention rate at national scales are now increasingly important for considering e-cient and economical recycling.

...bring Innovations ...fuel our Energy ...are Recycled Metals The investment universe will therefore focus on com-panies that fall under this responsibility scheme for the development of projects whose contribution re-mains adapted to technological developments and to the life cycle prospects of metals while complying with reducing their impacts according to the sustai-nable objectives (SDG) of the United Nation . Backed by our areas of expertise in critical metals, we promote the nancing of long-term solutions such as innovative technologies and transparent supply chains with the view to rethink our current linear economic model promoting circular economy and ac-celerating the shift to a low carbon and resource-ecient economy

Engaged Responsible Investment

Responsible Corporate Practices We rmly believe that it is in the nancial inte-rests of our clients, investors and their members and beneciaries that we have a long-term plan to address the risks and opportunities that cli-mate change poses for our investment advisory. The urgency to act eciently in response to the climate emergency im-plies integration of ESG risks in stocks selection and portfolios manage-ment and ensure these are properly measured and managed. In addition, we act pro-actively with sustainable and low emission supply chains stakeholders. Our responsible investment approach is closely aligned with the United Nations Global Compact and the United Nations supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). We work on integrating ESG issues in compliance with duciary duty. Our responsible investment advisory charter is structured according to few core beliefs (ref.: Responsible Investment (RI) Advisory Policy )

6 Pilars Our Six Pilars of our investment advisory philoso-phy: 1. We take a long-term view 2. We conduct a proactive approach in ESG-SDG 3. We align our goals 4. We act transparently 5. We have a positive impact on our busi-ness sector 6. We are informed Advisors

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“Bottom up” analysis as a re-sult of a "top-down" unders-tanding of our focused sec-tors. Risk assessment fully inte-grated into nal stocks ra-tings ESG Portfolio check on a quarterly basis Stocks Selection

ESG Engagement Responsible Investment

ESG SDG We conduct direct dialogue with companies to discuss ESG-SDG issues. Our ESG monitoring is carried out in-ternally. ESG integration: We apply for selecting securities an approach which encompass “Bottom up” analysis as a result of a "top-down" understanding of our focused sectors : Materials, Utilities, Industrials, Transportation. We promote active ownership approach which aims to be pro-active while initiating a SDG’s follow-up on a regular basis. We apply an ESG Portfolio rating check on a quarterly basis. Risk’s assessment is fully integrated into nal stocks ratings. We maintain an open dialogue with companies’ management to pro-mote ESG best practices and to improve ESG disclosure. Among the ESG disclosures, our focus are for Strong and ethical Governance, for an Healthy Environment and for an Inclusive Society. As such we select relevant criteria according to this engagement (see our Responsible Investment Advisory Policy).

Ethore Advisory aims providing retail, insti-tutional, and corporate clients with innova-tive responsible investment strategies and solutions in line to their needs, risk proles and targeted expectations. We are committed to integrating material Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria in our investment advisory processes Responsible Investment Approach.

Efcient materials and green technologies investing: Do Not Harm! We position ourselves in a world where the major issues aect natural resources, inclu-ding minerals. Commitment in this sector will oer great in-vestment opportunities if it aims for a sustai-nable and responsible approach. Disengagement or exclusion from the sector will only increase the socio-environmental and governance impacts.

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Stocks picking ESG Risk analysis and audit Critical Metals Value Chain Investment Advisory Member Contact Us Phone: +41 22 361 68 48 Email: laurent.krull@ethore.com Website:www.ethoreadvisory.com Ethore SA Nyon—Switzerland