ICMM sustainable development framework
As a founding member of the International Council of Mining and Metals, Rio Tinto has committed to implementing the ICMM Sustainable Development Framework. You can find out more about how these requirements are embedded in our business below.
| ICMM Principle | Links to information | |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Implement and maintain ethical business practices and sound systems of corporate governance | |
| 02 | Integrate sustainable development considerations within the corporate decision making process |
The way we work |
| 03 | Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures, customs and values in dealings with employees and others who are affected by our activities | The way we work Communities Employees Human rights Internal controls Goals & targets |
| 04 | Implement risk management strategies based on valid data and sound science. |
The way we work |
| 05 | Seek continual improvement of our health and safety performance | The way we work Goals & targets Health Performance data Safety |
| 06 | Seek continual improvement of our environmental performance | The way we work Closure Environment Goals & targets Performance data |
| 07 | Contribute to conservation of biodiversity and integrated approaches to land use planning | The way we work Biodiversity Closure Ecosystems services Environment Land Performance data Water |
| 08 | Facilitate and encourage responsible product design, use, re-use, recycling and disposal of our products | The way we work Product stewardship |
| 09 | Contribute to the social, economic and institutional development of the communities in which we operate | |
| 10 | Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication and independently verified reporting arrangements with our stakeholders | The way we work Annual report Assurance Engagement Transparency Our performance |
| ICMM Position Statements | ||
| Transparency of Mineral Revenues (complements principle 1) | The way we work Annual report Socioeconomic development Transparency | |
| Mercury Risk Management (complements Principles 4, 6 and 8) | The way we work Environment Health Product stewardship Risk management policy & standard & principal risks and uncertainties | |
| Mining and Indigenous Peoples issues (complements Principle 3) | The way we work Communities Human rights | |
| Climate Change (complements Principles 6, 8 and 9) | The way we work Biodiversity Climate change Communities Ecosystems services Goals & targets Greenhouse gas emission Human rights Health Performance data Water | |
| Mineral Resources and Economic Development (complements Principle 9) | The way we work Annual report Communities Engagement Socioeconomic development Transparency | |
| Mining and Protected Areas (complements Principles 6 and 7) | The way we work Biodiversity Land |