The MOL Charitable Trust (Note 1) on January 31, 2024, announced the selection of 15 projects proposed by NGOs and educational institutions for funding in the third call for applications (Note 2). This third round of grants centers on projects in line with the priority areas of the MOL Group's policy of corporate citizenship activities: "marine environment," "biodiversity," and "human resources development" (Note 3).The 15 newly selected projects will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and the achievement of its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The MOL Charitable Trust (the "Trust") (Note 1), established in Mauritius in June 2021, released the third edition of its Newsletter in December 2023. The third edition covers the joint event held in the second half of 2023 that brought together the authorized public trust MOL Mauritius International Fund for Natural Environment Recovery and Sustainability (the "Fund in Japan") (Note 2) and the Trust, and the results of activities of the second year (2023) of organizations supported by grants from the Trust. In addition, an interview with Dr. Mariko Kawaguchi, chairperson of the Steering Committee of the Fund in Japan is featured on page 6.

On Wednesday, December 20, and Thursday, December 21, 2023, MOL (Mauritius) Ltd teamed up with Celero Ltd. (Note 1) to give out Christmas gifts to children. In this annual event, the companies presented gifts to children aged 3 to 10 years old living in Bambous Virieux and Mahebourg in southeastern Mauritius.