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Principles

Strong governance

  • Understand that a good reputation can be lost in a fraction of the time it took to be earned
  • Implement strong governance structures and internal controls
  • Expect staff and business partners to comply with high industry standards throughout all transactional and reporting activities
  • Demand accountability, transparency, ethical conduct, consideration of others and obeying the law

Protecting people

  • Comply with all applicable safety laws and regulations
  • Implement a management system aligned with internationally recognised standards
  • Implement programmes to assess and reduce risks to safety and health
  • Develop a safety culture to promote and maintain health and safety in the workplace
  • Demand visible leadership, continuous training and a commitment to participate by everyone in the workplace

Respecting the environment

  • Comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations
  • Implement a management system aligned with internationally recognised standards
  • Implement programmes to assess and reduce environmental risks from our activities throughout the life cycle of our operations
  • Accept responsibility for any environmental impact caused by our activities
  • Ensure our employees and those we work with are sensitive to local impacts on communities

Working together

  • Understand that our success is built on long-term relationships
  • Comply with all applicable employment laws
  • Be fair and honest in dealing with others
  • Do not make or accept illegal payments.
  • Treat fairly and with respect all those who work with us
  • Provide equal opportunities for employees
  • Do not tolerate harassment in the workplace