Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs
Purpose & Values
The drive for innovation and continuous improvement is at the heart of our purpose
Business Strategy
Climate change is at the heart of our business strategy
Innovation
Finding better ways to do things is in our DNA
We supply the metals and minerals used to help the world grow and decarbonise
Iron Ore
The primary raw material used to make steel, which is strong, long-lasting and cost-efficient
Lithium
The lightest of all metals, it is a key element needed for low-carbon technologies
Copper
Tough but malleable, corrosion-resistant and recyclable, and an excellent conductor of heat and transmitter of electricity
Bringing to market materials critical to urbanisation and the transition to a low-carbon economy
Oyu Tolgoi
One of the most modern, safe and sustainable operations in the world
Rincon Project
A long-life, low-cost and low-carbon lithium source
Simandou Project
The world’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit
Providing materials the world needs in a responsible way
Climate Change
We’re targeting net zero emissions by 2050
Tailings
Details of our tailings facilities can be found on our interactive tailings disclosure map
Communities
The strength of our relationships with the communities where we operate, and broader society, is fundamental to our business
We aim to deliver superior returns to our shareholders while safeguarding the environment and meeting our obligations to wider society
North America site visit, 24 September 2024
An investor site visit to our Aluminium operations in the Saguenay and our Iron & Titanium business in Sorel, Quebec, Canada
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We expect companies and individuals working with us to share our values: care, curiosity and courage. Our Supplier Code of Conduct outlines our expectations of suppliers, their subsidiaries, and subcontractors across critical areas, including health and safety, human rights, business integrity, local and Indigenous communities, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
Suppliers may undergo a pre-screening process to demonstrate they meet or exceed minimum standards, including ethical and anti-corruption practices. When necessary, we are committed to collaborating with prospective suppliers to help them meet these requirements.
Upon successful award of a contract, suppliers may need to provide additional information for our contractor management system, covering aspects like health and safety practices, insurance coverage, and company and personnel qualifications. As part of our commitment to transparency and sustainability, we periodically request ESG performance information and their business and supply chains.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets out our expectations of suppliers and their subsidiaries and subcontractors with respect to key issues ranging from health and safety, compliance, human rights, environment and reporting. We may choose not to work with suppliers who do not meet our expectations. If you have questions regarding our Supplier Code of Conduct, or about our expectations of our suppliers and business partners, please email suppliercodeofconduct@riotinto.com.
We are committed to the following standards and expect the same of our suppliers.
Health and safety is our number one priority and we are committed to ensuring everyone returns home safe and healthy after every shift, every day. We expect our suppliers to share this commitment by providing secure working environments and adhering to relevant regulations. Caring for each other is central to our values, and we focus on preventing incidents and injuries by managing risks.
We choose to work with suppliers who act with integrity. We are committed to acting ethically and expect our suppliers to demonstrate the same commitment to business integrity.
In compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct, The Way We Work and our Business Integrity Standard, neither Rio Tinto nor our suppliers can commit, or become involved in, bribery or corruption in any form. We do not ever offer, give, demand or accept any financial or other forms of favour to, or from, any person in order to secure business or any other advantage. We do not use or make payments to expedite routine administrative actions.
We expect suppliers to respect and adhere to our Business Integrity Standard, including rules around offering payments, gifts, or donations with the purpose of creating an unfair advantage during procurement activity or any other business dealings.
We commit to treating people fairly, with dignity, respect, and care and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We expect our suppliers to uphold these principles in their interactions as well.
We respect internationally recognised human rights, including those set out in the International Bill of Human Rights. This includes the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenants on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and Civil and Political Rights.
The Modern Slavery Statement, outlines our commitments to eradicating modern slavery.
We commit to the responsible use of our shared natural resources and to decarbonise our operations. We expect our suppliers to share this commitment to environmental responsibility. Learn more about procurement decarbonisation targets in our Climate Change Report.
We support community engagement initiatives aimed at employing, procuring from, and building capacity within, host communities where we operate. We expect our suppliers to proactively support their host communities in a similar manner.
If you become aware, or have reason to suspect, that misconduct or improper circumstances or behaviours connected to Rio Tinto are contemplated, occurring, or may have occurred, you are strongly encouraged to raise your concerns in a timely manner.
You can turn to the myVoice whistleblower program. myVoice lets you report serious concerns anonymously or confidentially, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in multiple languages.
When you voice your concern, this will give us the opportunity to address instances of potential misconduct that may cause harm to people, reputation or success of the company. You also help us to continue nurturing a safe, inclusive and respectful working environment.
Our suppliers may be required to become familiar with our freight management requirements
Suppliers who engage with us must adhere to the following business practices and standards:
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With the exception of the use of cookies, Rio Tinto generally does not seek to collect personal data through this website. However if you choose to provide personal data to Rio Tinto through this website (for example, by sending us an email), we will process that personal data to answer your query and if relevant, to manage our business relationship with you or your company. We won't process that personal data for other purposes except where required to meet our legal obligations or otherwise as authorised by law and notified to you.
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As some data privacy laws regulate IP addresses and other information collected through the use of cookies as personal data, Rio Tinto’s processing of such personal data needs to comply with its Data Privacy Standard (see Part 1 of our Privacy Policy), and also applicable data privacy laws.
With the exception of the use of cookies (explained below), Rio Tinto generally does not seek to collect personal data through this website. However if you choose to provide personal data to Rio Tinto through this website (for example, by sending us an email), we will process that personal data to answer your query and if relevant, to manage our business relationship with you or your company. We won't process that personal data for other purposes except where required to meet our legal obligations or otherwise as authorised by law and notified to you.
Part 1 of this Privacy Policy contains the Rio Tinto Data Privacy Standard, which provides an overview of Rio Tinto’s approach to personal data processing. There is additional information in the appendices to the Data Privacy Standard, including information about disclosures, trans-border data transfers, the exercise of data subject rights and how to make complaints or obtain further information relating to Rio Tinto’s processing of your personal data.
If you choose to subscribe to our media releases or other communications, you can unsubscribe at any time (by following the instructions in the email or by contacting us at digital.comms@riotinto.com).
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