Vale (VALE) outlines 2025 Sustainability Committee actions and 2026 focus
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Vale S.A. filed a report from its Sustainability Committee describing its work in 2025 and priorities for 2026. The Committee, focused on social, environmental and climate issues, is composed of five members chaired by Rachel Oliveira Maia, with one member serving until February 2026.
In 2025 the Committee held 12 meetings totaling 39 hours, with 79% attendance from May to December, covering 118 agenda items. It oversaw sustainability initiatives, including decarbonization and climate change commitments, forest recovery and protection, anti-poverty actions, and the socio-environmental recovery plan for Brumadinho.
The Committee monitored Vale’s participation in COP30 and NY Climate Week, reviewed the 2024 Integrated Report guidelines, climate change policy updates, and external socio-environmental spending and budget for 2026. It plans to keep embedding social, environmental and climate principles across the business in 2026, and considers its 2025 work successful.
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United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of
March 2026
Vale S.A.
Praia de Botafogo nº 186, 18º andar,
Botafogo
22250-145 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
(Address of principal executive office)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
(Check One) Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨
Sustainability Committee Report 2025 Summary Sustainability Committee Report Presentation............................................... 3 Main index...................................................4 Highlights of the year ................................ 5 Outlook for the next year........................... 6 Final considerations.................................... 6 VALE | Sustainability Committee’ Report 2025 2 This report aims to present the main actions carried out by the Sustainability Committee (“Committee”) in 2025 and its main prospects for 2026. PRESENTATION Committee creation date The Committee, focused on social, environmental and climate issues, was created in November 2017 and since then has evolved in its duties, including the debate on updated topics aligned with the Company’s strategy. Committee’s composition and structure The Committee is composed of Rachel Oliveira Maia, as Chair, André Madeira Viana, Franklin Lee Feder, Manuel Lino Silva de Sousa Oliveira (Ollie) and Wagner Vasconcelos Xavier, as members since May 2025. Additionally, it should be noted that Mr. João Luiz Fukunaga acted as a Member until February 20, 2026. Rachel Oliveira Maia Chair André Madeira Viana Committee member Manuel Lino Silva de Sousa Oliveira (Ollie) Committee member Wagner Vasconcelos Xavier Committee member Franklin Lee Feder Committee member VALE | Sustainability Committee’ Report 2025 3 Committee main attributions and responsibilities The Committee aims to advise the Board of Directors (“BoD”) in decision-making to ensure the alignment of the Company’s policies and practices with sustainability in the social, environmental, climate and economic dimensions, enhancing strategic discussions between executives and directors, through its recommendations and proposed challenges. MAIN INDEX Quantitative analysis of meetings The Committee met 12 times in 2025 (8 times in 2024), with 11 ordinary meetings and 1 extraordinary meeting, representing an increase in the total number of meetings compared to the previous year, as a result of the strengthening of this Committee. Adherence rate of the Committee members Members had an attendance of 79% during the meetings, considering the period from May to December 2025, relative to the current term. Average lasting of the Committee’s meetings Throughout 2025, the Committee met for 39 hours, with its meetings lasting an average of 3h33. Its meetings were divided into 118 agenda items, distributed in 110 informative themes and 8 deliberative themes. Quantitative analysis of the Committee’s workplan and demands The meetings held in 2025 fulfilled 100% of the schedule provided for in the respective annual work plan, with the percentage resulting from the prioritization of strategic themes, with a view to optimizing dynamics, which was even considered as a driver for the construction of the work plan for the year 2026. In addition, 104 demands for clarification and extra recommendations from the members of the Committee were addressed in the period. VALE | Sustainability Committee’ Report 2025 4 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR Summary of the main activities carried out by the Committee in 2025 During 2025, the Committee exercised its duties, in accordance with the competencies provided for in its internal regulations and in line with the Company’s strategy, among which the following stand out: • Strengthening the company’s culture of sustainability, promoting sustainability intrinsic to Vale’s businesses and projects, through the implementation of socio-environmental analysis tools; • Consolidated monitoring of the Company’s sustainability initiatives, through Vale’s Sustainability strategic performance panel; • Monitoring progress and challenges of the company’s public commitments in 2025, such as decarbonization and climate change, forest recovery and protection, and combating extreme poverty; • Monitoring of Vale initiatives and performance at COP30, held in November 2025 in Belém do Pará, Brazil, with the participation of Board members; • Monitoring of the company’s communication strategy with its stakeholders, including employees; • Monitoring of Vale’s institutional action strategy, mainly in the areas of Environment, Licensing and Sustainability; • Monitoring of the socio-environmental recovery plan of Brumadinho; • Evaluation and guidance on the guidelines of the Integrated Report 2024; • Monitoring of the company’s communication strategy with its stakeholders; • Analysis of issues related to Environmental, Social and Climate themes, through specific sessions on nature and biodiversity, water resources management, environmental licensing, social action plan, education and technical training, human rights, and circular mining; • Monitoring Vale’s participation in sustainability events, such as NY Climate Week; • Monitoring of Vale’ s external socio-environmental and institutional expenditures, and recommendation of the budget proposal for the year 2026 so that the Company advances with the 2030 commitments; • The Committee’s performance in the discussions on the update of the Climate Change Policy, in October 2025. • Promotion of Literacy sessions for the entire Board of Directors on topics such as Indigenous Peoples. VALE | Sustainability Committee’ Report 2025 5 www.vale.com OUTLOOK FOR THE NEXT YEAR In 2026, the CSUS will continue to focus on directing the Company so that Social, Environmental and Climate principles are transversal to the business, and the initiatives are aligned with Vale’s global strategy, monitoring the progress of public commitments signed in the scope of decarbonization, forest recovery and protection, and the fight against poverty. In addition, the Committee will continue to monitor and conduct the improvement of the topics under its competence, according to the Work Plan approved for the year 2026. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS Based on the information presented in this report, the Committee shares the perception that it has successfully conducted its work throughout 2025, with emphasis on strengthening its performance and representativeness in priority topics for Vale’s Board of Directors. VALE | Sustainability Committee’ Report 2025 6
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Vale S.A. (Registrant) | ||
| By: | /s/ Thiago Lofiego | |
| Date: March 17, 2026 | Director of Investor Relations | |
FAQ
What is Vale (VALE)'s Sustainability Committee and what does it oversee?
The Sustainability Committee is a Vale Board advisory body focused on social, environmental, climate and economic dimensions. It supports the Board’s decisions so company policies and practices align with sustainability goals, strengthening strategic discussions between directors and executives on these priority topics.
How active was Vale (VALE)'s Sustainability Committee during 2025?
In 2025, the Committee held 12 meetings, compared with 8 in 2024. These sessions totaled 39 hours, averaged 3 hours 33 minutes each, and covered 118 agenda items, indicating an expanded and more structured focus on sustainability governance across the company.
What attendance and engagement metrics did Vale (VALE)'s Sustainability Committee report for 2025?
Committee members recorded a 79% attendance rate from May to December 2025. The group fulfilled 100% of its annual work plan and addressed 104 additional clarification requests and recommendations, suggesting sustained engagement with sustainability topics throughout the year.
Which key sustainability themes did Vale (VALE)'s Committee monitor in 2025?
The Committee monitored decarbonization and climate change commitments, forest recovery and protection, initiatives to combat extreme poverty, and the socio-environmental recovery plan for Brumadinho. It also oversaw Vale’s communication with stakeholders and institutional strategy in environment, licensing and sustainability.
How did Vale (VALE)'s Sustainability Committee engage with global climate events in 2025?
The Committee followed Vale’s participation in COP30, held in November 2025 in Belém do Pará, Brazil, with Board member involvement. It also monitored participation in NY Climate Week, aligning the company’s sustainability positioning with major international climate forums.
What changes or educational efforts did Vale (VALE)'s Sustainability Committee support in 2025?
The Committee contributed to updating Vale’s Climate Change Policy in October 2025 and reviewed guidelines for the 2024 Integrated Report. It also promoted literacy sessions for the entire Board of Directors on topics such as Indigenous Peoples and other social-environmental themes.
What are the main priorities for Vale (VALE)'s Sustainability Committee in 2026?
In 2026, the Committee plans to ensure social, environmental and climate principles remain transversal to Vale’s business. It will keep monitoring public commitments on decarbonization, forest recovery, protection and poverty reduction, guided by an approved work plan for the year.