Key policies

Our policy framework comprises the consistent set of principles and beliefs that govern the actions, attitudes and decisions that our people make on a daily basis.

Our governance framework

Statement of Business Principles

Business Principles and Code of Conduct

Our Business Principles set out the ethical framework within which we work. Our Code of Conduct provides more detailed guidance on what our Business Principles mean in practice for how we work. Our Business Principles and Code of Conduct apply to everyone who works at Xstrata and must never be compromised. We have an independent facility for employees, business partners and others to report any concerns about our activities. Read our Business Principles and Code of Conduct.

Ethics

We are committed to the highest standards of personal and professional ethical behaviour. We have a policy of zero tolerance towards any form of bribery or fraud, wherever we conduct business throughout the world. Our Bribery, Fraud and Corruption Policy applies to all Xstrata employees and contractors as well as to associated persons such as people who represent our subsidiaries or controlled joint ventures. Read our Global Policy on Bribery, Fraud and Corruption.

Risk management

We believe risk is an intrinsic aspect of business and is inseparable from opportunity. We have a risk management system which allows us to pursue opportunities with enthusiasm, entrepreneurial flair and innovation, secure in the knowledge and confidence that we have effectively identified and managed the risks associated with pursuing our strategy.

Our robust enterprise risk management system integrates sustainable development, operational, financial and reputational risks to provide assurance to our Board and stakeholders that we are identifying and managing all key risks appropriately. View our Risk Management Policy.

Sustainable Development

Our Sustainable Development Framework is designed to ensure that we manage all of our projects and operations to the highest international social, environmental and safety standards. Our Framework comprises:

Our Sustainable Development Policy and Standards, coupled with a rigorous assurance process
An approach to sustainability risk management that is integrated with our broader enterprise risk management process
A sustainable development strategy and planning process that is fully integrated, from site/project level to group level, with our operational and business strategy and planning process

Our Sustainable Development Framework applies to all of our global sites, ensuring compliance with common principles, policy and standards. The General Manager, Sustainability, reports to our Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the implementation and periodic review and updating of our Sustainable Development Framework. Responsibility for the oversight of Sustainability rests with our Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) Committee, which is chaired by Ian Strachan, an independent, Non-Executive Director. View our Sustainable Development Policy and Standards.

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