Environment

Respecting the environment

We care about people and the world in which we live. Respect for the environment is central to our approach to sustainable development.

Our objective is ”zero waste” and industry leadership in air, land, water and waste management.

Industry leading environmental performance entails:

• Ensuring best in class stewardship of natural resources
• Managing our activities and resources efficiently and responsibly
• Reducing our environmental footprint
• Working with stakeholders to improve environmental quality

All of our sites are certified to the international environmental standard ISO 14001 (International Organization for Standardization). All newly acquired or commissioned sites are required to be ISO 14001 certified within two years.

We consistently apply these standards across our organisation. Our sites are audited regularly by independent accreditors to identify areas for potential improvement.

We are aware that our activities can affect the environment.

We believe that our environmental responsibilities go beyond those required by law. They also encompass social obligations, leadership in sustainable development and minimising environmental impacts.

We have implemented and continue to implement a number of environmental programmes to manage our key environmental challenges, including:

• Climate change and energy conservation
• Water
• Land stewardship
• Biodiversity
• Mineral and non mineral waste
• Air quality
• Closure and areas under management

These programmes help us:

• Reduce emissions and waste
• Manage water responsibly
• Respect local biodiversity
• Plan and deliver responsible site closures