An employee at Energie Electrique

Sustainability

Providing materials the world needs in a responsible way

As stewards of the lands where we operate, we have a responsibility to access and develop the world’s essential materials safely and sustainably, and make a positive contribution to society.

Our Approach

A$

1.13

bn

spent with Indigenous businesses in Australia

$

34.4

bn

spent with suppliers

14

%

in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions below our 2018 baseline

$

83

bn

paid in taxes and royalties over the past 10 years

2025 figures

Sustainability stories

Brandon and Jasmine smiling at the camera while holding their young daughter in a family selfie.

Support when it matters most

Paid parental leave helped Jasmine and Brandon thrive at work and at home
Test tubes on a bench

Big data offers tiny solutions

Microbes could help us mine more sustainably

Bauxite, Gove Operations

Nose to tail mining

Making the most of what we take from the ground

Minimising our impacts

Our commitment to understanding and mitigating the risks and impacts of our operations extends from the very beginning of an operation’s life to beyond closure.

Plant

Sustainability reporting

As stewards of the lands where we operate, we have a responsibility to safely and sustainably access the world’s essential materials
Hydropower, Kemano, Kitimat

Environmental, social and governance

We will achieve impeccable ESG performance by aligning our business priorities with society’s expectations
Hydropower

Climate change

We’re working towards net zero emissions by 2050
Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Health, safety and wellbeing

At the heart of our sustainability strategy – and our business – are our people and their safety
Public jetty at Inverell Bay, Nhulunbuy, Gove

Water

We see ourselves as water stewards and take that commitment seriously
tailings

Tailings management

Responsible tailings management is critical to the safety of our people and communities and to protect the environment

Native plants within the trial landform rehabilitation program at Ranger Mine

Closure

Through safe and responsible asset closure, we are working to deliver shared benefits for host communities, employees and investors; positive ESG outcomes; and innovative solutions that minimise long-term liabilities
Employees at Richards Bay Minerals

Respect, inclusion and diversity

Creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable being themselves, has the courage to speak up and listens to each other with care and curiosity
People standing on pier taking in the view of Canada's lake and mountain surrounds.

Indigenous and land-connected Peoples

Many of our operations are on or near land that is significant to Indigenous communities. We recognise the cultural, spiritual and physical connections that Indigenous Peoples have with land, water, plants and animals.
Sebastian and his family

Communities

We know our operations can have far-reaching impacts on society
Employees working within the water treatment facilities at Ranger Mine

Ethics and compliance

The way we do business is increasingly important to our stakeholders who want assurance that we not only conduct ourselves responsibly and ethically, but also that suppliers and customers across our value chain do so as well.
Woman weaving colourful threads, Peru

Cultural heritage

Cultural heritage is the collective social embodiment of a community, often inherited through tradition or with some historical association.
Aerial photo of employees walking along dirt road on mountain ridge above Canga East Camp, Simandou, Guinea

Human rights

Everywhere we work, we respect and support all internationally recognised human rights

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