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What sustainable development means for Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto has made a strategic commitment to sustainable development, in the belief that acting responsibly will result in long term business benefits such as lowering risks, reducing costs, creating options, and leveraging reputation.

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Meeting our targets in 2005

  • 118% increase in underlying earnings
  • Lost time injuries down 14%, however 2 fatalities
  • Energy efficiency improved by 2.7 % since 2003
  • 4 site managed community assessments (SMA)
  • 49% decrease in occupational illnesses
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Safety

Safety is a core value and a major priority: our goal is zero injuries.

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Image: Arming against HIV/AIDS
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