Biodiversity

Rio Tinto recognises the importance of the conservation and responsible management of biological diversity as a business and socetal issue. We aim to have a net positive impact on biodiversity.

We are committed to the integration of biodiversity conservation considerations into environmental and social decision making in the search for sustainable development outcomes. We recognise that this may mean that we do not proceed in some cases.

We want to be biodiversity leaders within the mining industry, for the competitive advantage and reputational benefit this provides. Our performance on biodiversity issues will create benefits for our business. We are committed to:

• The prevention, minimisation and mitigation of biodiversity risks throughout the business cycle;
• Responsible stewardship of the land we manage;
• The identification and pursuit of biodiversity conservation opportunities; and,
• The involvement of communities and other constituencies in our management of biodiversity issues.