Economic

Our view is that sustainable development is not possible without a sustainable economy to underpin it. The Group's continuing success is based on its ability to secure access to people, land and capital.

We use our expertise to harness resources, creating prosperity for our shareholders, employees, communities, governments and business partners. Our objective is to understand and maximise the benefits we can bring to the economy on local, national and regional levels.

What's on these pages?

Financial performance

Our financial results and details of our Improving performance together programme.

Economic contributions

Our total economic contribution is made up of payments to suppliers and the economic value that we add to communities.  We add value via paying taxes and royalties and wages and salaries, and making community investment.

Supply chain

How we operate local procurement processes and our policies on supply chain engagement.

Product stewardship

Our strategies for product stewardship, including how we engage with a range of stakeholders while contributing to the debate on product regulation compliance.

Climate change

The cost to our Group of facing the challenges of climate change.