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Group policies
Xstrata’s Group corporate policies are provided below and provide minimum requirements for Xstrata’s operations and offices worldwide. In line with our devolved management structure, Group policies are supplemented by commodity business policies and procedures, which are fully aligned with the Group’s governance framework.
Business principles
Xstrata’s Business Principles set out the ethical framework for our activities worldwide and detail our commitment to work ethically, responsibly, openly and with others.
Xstrata’s Business Principles are available in the following languages: Afrikaans, English, French, German, Inuktitut, Norwegian, Portuguese, Setswana, Sotho, Spanish, Quechua, Xhosa, Zulu.
Sustainable Development Framework
Sustainable Development policy, together with our Sustainable Development Standards, define the guiding principles and strategic framework for the management of sustainability issues across the Group.
Risk management policy
Xstrata’s risk management policy sets out our commitment to grow shareholder value while developing and protecting our people, our assets, our environment and our reputation.
Fraud control policy
Xstrata’s fraud control policy sets out our commitment to operate to the highest standards of personal and professional ethical behaviour, together with our zero tolerance approach to fraud from within or outside the organisation.
Corporate Social Involvement (CSI) policy
Xstrata’s CSI policy defines our commitment to set aside a minimum of 1% of Group profit before tax each year to fund community initiatives.