Sustainability

Xstrata's Sustainability Report 2008

Xstrata's Sustainability Report 2008 covers the economic, environmental and social performance of Xstrata's managed operations. The Sustainability Report provides information about Xstrata's sustainability development policies, practices and performance.

Our Approach

We are committed to the goal of sustainable development. We balance social, environmental and economic considerations in how we manage our business.

Our 2008 performance and 2009 targets

Target achieved
Target substantially achieved
Target not achieved
Longer-term target on track to be achieved
Longer-term target not yet achieved

2008 targets	2008 performance	2009 targets
All existing operations audited in 2008 to achieve a minimum SD Standards audit score of 80%	One existing operation audited in 2008 and achieved >80%	All SD Standards audits to achieve >65%
Implement the Xstrata Copper Sustainable Development Strategy and Management Framework	SD Strategy implemented in all Business Plans for 2009-2011

The scorecard details our performance during 2008 against the targets we set in key areas. The results can be viewed at either a Group level or by individual commodity businesses. Our targets for 2009 are also detailed.