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
We are 150
150 years of finding better ways
We supply the metals and minerals used to help the world grow and decarbonise
Iron Ore
Iron ore is the primary raw material used to make steel
7 things the world will need for a low-carbon future
Wind, sun and water – what else do you need to make renewable energy work?
Sustainability – the expectation, not the exception
Shaping our aluminium product offering to meet demand for greener metals
Bringing to market materials critical to urbanisation and the transition to a low-carbon economy
Look inside a mine of the future
Our most intelligent mine yet is pioneering new mining technologies
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
Sustainability Reporting 2022
We have a responsibility to extract the full value from the minerals and materials we produce in the safest and most sustainable way possible
Climate Change
We’re targeting net zero emissions by 2050
Tailings
We’ve launched a new interactive map of our tailings facilities
We aim to deliver superior returns to our shareholders while safeguarding the environment and meeting our obligations to wider society
Results
Half Year Results 2023 released 26 July
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Nammuldi rock shelter
Our statement on the Nammuldi rock shelter
Fuelling our tanks with renewable diesel
Diesel made from renewable raw materials is helping us reduce emissions
Rio Tinto commits $150 million to Centre for Future Materials led by Imperial College London
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Graduates & Students
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Empowering families with flexibility
Supporting new parents of any gender with equal access to parental leave
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Caroline: Vera, today is the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), so to kick things off – could you explain what this means here at Rio Tinto?
Vera: Absolutely. We've said for a long time at Rio that inclusion and diversity – and respect! – are not just something we do. It's part of what we really strive to be, every day. And this is one area where we can honestly say our work will never be done. It's just that important. And to me, our support of our LGBTI+ employees is part of this effort.
IDAHOBIT to us is a day to celebrate all of that. This year, we also wanted to do something to demonstrate our values and our focus on inclusion – and also to show our support for our LGBTI+ employees.
Caroline: Why the rainbow logo?
Vera: You might know this already Caroline, but the request for a logo incorporating the logo actually came from our LGBTI+ employees! We are in the process of launching a LGBTI+ employee group – thanks again for co-chairing that, Caroline – and already have one online. People in both wanted something they could use when they marched in Pride parades – Rio Tinto and our employees take part in these from Perth to London to Montreal – and so that we could be visible with our support at other appropriate times, like today. So we can't take credit for the idea.
Caroline: And why now?
Vera: Good question. Look, we have supported the LGBTI+ community for a long time, so there should be no question about that. We offer benefits, including parental leave, to same-sex partners, for example. We have been hearing from our employees, who are telling us they would welcome Rio taking more opportunities to be more visible about our support and the values that underpin that support. So we listened.
Vera: I have a question for you now, Caroline. What does it mean to you to work for a company that openly supports its LGBTI+ employees?
Caroline: Thanks for asking that, Vera. For me, it's really important to work in an organisation where people can be themselves. It takes energy to hide, and it's hard to build connections with your workmates if they don't know what’s important to you. Think about how you would answer "What did you do on the weekend?" if you didn't feel safe talking about your partner, your family, or your community – just you.
I'm a pretty reserved person, and have always been choosy about who I share details of my life with. One thing changed that. I was invited to a social event with a group of people from my extended team who I didn't know well, and who didn't know I was gay. But I brought my partner with me, which is always an effective way of telling people!
Afterwards, I got a message from someone else who was there. It wasn't actually intended for me, but it was a happy accident that I got it – this person said to a colleague how nice it was to see a leader introduce her partner to a group of people like it wasn't a big deal. This person is also gay – I had no idea. That made me realise that being myself doesn't just benefit me, it makes it easier for others too. For a young engineer in a company like Rio to realise they weren't alone, and that you could be out and no one cared – that really had an impact.
So to answer your question – to know that you work somewhere that openly, visibly supports you for who you are, it just makes all the difference in the world.
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