IOC communities

IOC believes in building sustainable relationships that support host communities, near neighbours and key stakeholders, contributing to positive regional economic outcomes and working in partnership. 

IOC regularly participates in community forums and working groups, including with our Indigenous partners, to discuss issues of common interest. This helps us adapt to changing priorities in the regions of Labrador West and Sept-Îles. This is an important part of community and social performance linking us to the communities in which we live and operate.

Social Investment Program

As a proud member of the Labrador West and North Shore communities, IOC is deeply invested in the vibrancy and sustainability of local and Indigenous communities. The needs of communities require contributions and efforts from many sources such as government, industry, and community organizations. IOC aims to invest where there are gaps that cannot be filled by other areas of the community and where IOC is best positioned to deliver a meaningful positive impact. 

IOC’s social investment approach seeks to deliver lasting, positive outcomes and a legacy of valued contribution for the communities where we partner and operate. 

Three Stream Program:

1. Community Caring Program

Contributions under C$10,000 is just one stream in the social investment portfolio. 

2. Partnership Investment Program

Contributions over C$10,000 aimed at strategic partnership for positive impact with measurable outcomes to benefit communities.

3. Employee Giving Program

1. Individual volunteer – If there's an organization close to your heart and you are an IOC employee, we want to encourage you to continue volunteering with them in any capacity you can. And, if they're an eligible (registered charitable or not-for profit) organization, and you spend 50 hours or more per year volunteering with them, they could be awarded a C$500 donation, through our volunteer matching program.
2. Team volunteering – If there is an event in which a team of IOC employees either volunteers at or participates in, an eligible organization could be awarded a C$1,000 donation. 

IOC Supplier Standards

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) are key values across the Rio Tinto group. Our target is zero incidents, for employees, suppliers and contractors working at our sites. Our focus on HSE performance and compliance extends to all existing and potential on-site suppliers and contractors.

Cultural heritage 

At IOC, we are committed to cultural heritage by engaging and consulting with Indigenous Peoples who claim and/or assert Indigenous rights and/or other interests in the regions where we operate.

• Innu of Matimekush-Lac John (Quebec)
• Innu of Uashat mak Mani-Utenam (Quebec)
• Innu Nation (Sheshatshiu and Natuashish, Labrador)
• Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach (Quebec)
• NunatuKavut Community Council (Labrador)

Land agreements

At IOC, we are committed to sustainability, diversity and supporting Indigenous Peoples with training, education, employment and business opportunities. Since 2014, IOC has successfully signed agreements with 5 Indigenous groups, partnering to create opportunities such as training and development, employment, collaboration on environmental projects, and procurement partnerships.