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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Many LGBTQ+ people keep a part of themselves hidden, because they don’t feel psychologically or physically safe to bring their authentic selves to work each day.
And that’s understandable – our Everyday Respect report showed that LGBTQ+ staff experience significantly elevated rates of bias, bullying, sexual harassment and racism at work.
But it’s also unacceptable. We have a responsibility to create a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, and we are working as a business to better understand, prevent and respond to harmful behaviours across our global operations.
Disha, a Mindsets and Behaviours Coach with our Safe Production System team, shared her experience of coming out at work and home.
Globally, 83% of those who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual keep their orientation hidden from all or most of the people in their lives. 83% – that's a high number.
I understand it. I’ve felt a lot of fear in my life.
For a long time, I’d kept my identity hidden from my family, friends and colleagues. We create lots of fears and stories in our heads, of the worst possible ways that the people we’re closest to will react to us finally showing them our true selves. I had this fear that I might lose them, and I would have nobody around me. I had a fear of judgement. But most of all, I was struggling to accept myself. My first battle was with myself. To accept me for who I am.
Sharing my journey with my colleagues was the best decision I ever made. Four years ago, I shared my story at the launch of Rio Tinto’s Thrive network – a visible network of LGBTQ+ staff and allies. I was nervous and anxious, beyond the usual public speaking jitters. I felt like I’d been hiding a part of myself, and now it would be out in the open. What if they didn’t accept me?
I’m so glad I shared my story with my team and wider colleagues. I feel it has helped each of us. As allies they understand that they have a role to play and we can chat about more freely now as there was some element of my life I wasn’t bringing fully to work, that I was holding back from them. Now, I’ve got a much bigger support network, and I can connect with my colleagues and peers at a deeper level than I ever had previously. Plus, being my full self just makes work fun.
Only a few months ago, I came out to my mother. It was one of the hardest things I have done in my life. Until that conversation, I had been introducing my partner as my flatmate, and now, they have the dignity of being seen and appreciated the way they deserve.
I genuinely thought I would lose my mother by telling her. But her reaction was the opposite of my worst fears. I realised that my whole life, it felt like she was walking in front, and I was behind. Now, I feel we are walking together.
Finally, I feel like my complete self, at work and at home. Life has only become more beautiful since coming out, and all my relationships have become so much more intimate.
I feel free. I feel liberated. I feel I have wider support from my colleagues. By being able to bring my true self to work, my authentic self, and celebrating my full self, I’m able to contribute to environments where people and Rio Tinto can blossom. I’m sharing my story here because I hope to inspire others.
To anyone who's fearful or timid about coming out – I’m living proof that it's doable.
Anything is possible.
If you or anyone you know needs help, free and confidential support is available – visit findahelpline.com to find a service near you.
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