Air
We understand that our operations release gases and particulates into the atmosphere that may have an effect on people and the environment. These emissions are the result of burning fossil fuels, moving ores and wastes, and smelting metals.
In line with our air quality strategy and our air quality control standard, we constantly review our emissions, look for ways to improve our performance and apply controls to minimise related health or environmental impacts. We also monitor particulate gas and vapour exposure in the workplace, in line with our occupational health standards.
- Approach
- Emission sources
- Results
Our air quality strategy contains a statement of our principles for air management, supported by air quality objectives and associated programmes of work.
Our air quality objectives are:
- Improve air emissions performance.
- Achieve industry leading practices.
- Engage and influence on air issues.
We also audit our operations against the Rio Tinto air quality control standard, and implementation of any required corrective actions.
