ESG

“At ViTrox, ESG reflects what we’ve always believed — compassionate innovation. It means sincere care for our people who build this company, for our customers who trust us, for our communities where we operate, and for our nation’s future“

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Looking back, 2025 was a year marked by remarkable technological progress, shaped by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (“AI”). As AI accelerated demand for semiconductor chips, the responsibility to ensure quality and reliability became even more important. At ViTrox, we are proud to play our part by providing vision inspection solutions that help detect defects and support the production of chips that power the technologies people increasingly rely on every day. We are driven by the belief that our solutions deliver progress not only for our customers, but for global society as a whole. Our work goes beyond circuits and hardware; it is about shaping a future that elevates the well-being of humankind.

The year also tested our resolve. We navigated a volatile global market, compounded by geopolitical tensions and evolving trade barriers. Yet through it all, we remained anchored in what matters most: our purpose, our people, and the trust placed in us by customers and communities. Guided by our spirit to “Stay True, Forge Ahead,” we continued moving forward, committed to building progress that is responsible as well as meaningful. This resilience was made possible by the perseverance and loyalty of our ViTroxians. United as one team, they supported one another, stayed focused on what needed to be done, and faced each challenge with quiet determination and care. This spirit is fuelled by our core values – Integrity, Accountability, Courage, Trust & Respect, and Gratitude & Care (“I.A.C.T.G.”) – which keep us grounded and ensure we remain a steady, thoughtful partner to all stakeholders.

In addition to these industry shifts, the climate crisis intensified. 2025 was among the warmest years on record, underscoring the growing urgency of climate-related risks. Malaysia is not spared from these impacts – climate change threatens livelihoods, supply chains, and economic stability. Against this backdrop, and in line with Malaysia’s National Sustainability Reporting Framework (“NSRF”), we are strengthening our roadmap towards IFRS S1 and S2 readiness. We aim to deliver sustainability reporting that ensures the highest level of transparency and accountability to our stakeholders. Despite various operational pressures, our commitment to our ESG metrics has only grown deeper and more resolute. Building on our 2024 performance – where we met 19 of 35 targets – we achieved 24 of the 36 ESG targets set for 2025. This progress is a testament to our steady and thoughtful approach to creating long-term value. Looking forward, we will continue to strengthen our ESG action plan, reinforcing our trajectory toward net-zero Scope 2 emissions by 2030 through intensified energy-efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. This is not just about meeting numbers; it is about ensuring our business remains a force for good in the fight against climate change.

Talent remains the beating heart of our innovation, and we are deeply committed to nurturing a robust STEM pipeline through the ViTrox Academy Sdn. Bhd. (“VA”) and the ViTrox Institute of Technology (“VIT”) which is progressing on schedule for completion in 2026. These serve as a cornerstone of our talent strategy, developing high-calibre talent essential for our future growth while reinforcing our commitment to advancing Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem, directly contributing to Sustainable Development Goal (“SDG”) Goal 1: No Poverty and Goal 4: Quality Education.

As a testament to our ongoing sustainability stewardship, we were humbled to receive significant recognition in 2025. ViTrox earned a 4-star FTSE4Good ESG Rating with an overall score of 4.9/5.0, placing us among the top 2% globally within the Technology Supersector, as assessed by FTSE Russell. We were also named one of Malaysia’s Best Managed Companies for the fourth consecutive year by Deloitte, attaining the Gold Standard. We view these accolades not as an endpoint, but as motivation to sustain our momentum and deepen our efforts year after year.

At ViTrox, we believe that ESG is the ultimate reflection of our genuine care for all our stakeholders. For us, it is not just a goal to be reached, but an ongoing journey toward greatness, one that requires perseverance, innovation, and an unwavering dedication from the heart.

To our Board, our partners, and the entire ViTrox family, I am deeply moved by your trust and the shared passion that makes our progress possible; every milestone achieved this year is a reflection of our collective strength. As we look toward 2026, we remain committed to fostering a sustainable future where technology and compassion unite to create lasting value for all.