Water strategy sets the standard

Ethical Corporation, an independent firm that encourages debate and discussion on responsible business practices, has recognised Rio Tinto's water strategy as providing a model for other businesses.

Speaking at Ethical Corporation's Water and Business Summit in London, in November 2008, Elaine Dorward-King, global head of HSE said: "Rio Tinto's approach to proactively manage our water resources is gaining recognition externally. We have had steady improvement in our water management since our water strategy was implemented in 2005.

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