Environment

We aim to deliver superior environmental performance, prevent environmental incidents and engage with local communities to incorporate their feedback in our plans and keep them informed of our actions.⁵ We use a robust environmental management system to identify, assess, mitigate and monitor impacts on the environment, including potential effects on biodiversity and the value particular ecosystems provide.

Based on these environmental aspects assessments, we develop management plans for each of our operations to avoid, reduce or remedy potential adverse impacts.⁶ We also conduct monitoring programs designed to evaluate our performance and identify areas for improvement. In the event of an environmental incident at our facilities, an investigation is conducted and corrective actions are taken as appropriate.

Our environmental management plans are routinely updated as operational realities and environments change and necessary actions are incorporated into our annual environmental business planning cycle. Environmental plans and performance, including emissions, water use, land reclamation and biodiversity, are tracked and stewarded in light of performance goals.

At the board level, the Safety and Sustainability Committee oversees the policies and practices that manage environment, health, safety and security risk. The committee reviews the company’s commitments to environmental sustainability priorities such as progressive reclamation, decommissioning and remediation, water conservation and use, air quality improvement, waste management, and land use and biodiversity.