Biodiversity business case
Our programmes around biodiversity deliver long term business value by enabling us to better understand biodiversity issues and their local and regional social context and then design effective and equitable projects to address these issues. The list of potential benefits is long and contains many elements that apply to all health, safety, environment, community and related policies and programmes. All are expressions of Rio Tinto's commitment to contribute to sustainable development through its businesses.
Business benefits flowing from sound biodiversity management, include:
- Shorter and less contentious permitting
- Better relations with regulators
- Improved community relations
- Reduced risks and liabilities
- Preferred developer status
- Improved employee relations
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