We play an active role in a number of significant international and national industry organisations and multi-stakeholder groups, through membership, funding, provision of expertise and participation in committees and working groups

Public Policy Participation

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Xstrata plays an active role in a number of significant international and national industry organisations and multi-stakeholder groups, through membership, funding, provision of expertise and participation in committees and working groups. In accordance with Xstrata’s Business Principles, no donations were made to any political party or individuals in 2007.

Associations and Charters

     
Organisation/Initiative Type Region Date of joining
UN Global Compact Multi-stakeholder: UN, global business, civil society, labour Global 2006
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Multi-stakeholder international partnership Global* 2004
Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes Index of sustainability leaders in each sector Global 2006
ICMM CEO-led industry organisation Global 2006
Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS Global cross-sector business alliance Global 2005
HIV/AIDS Powerbelt Initiative South African coal industry, national government, community representatives South Africa 2000
FutureGen Alliance Multi-stakeholder: US federal government, power industry, coal producers, research organisations United States 2006
Carbon Disclosure Project Independent not-for-profit organisation for collaboration of institutional investors Global 2006
Australian Prime Minister's Emissions Trading Taskforce Commonwealth governments and business Australia 2007
International Energy Agency's Coal Industry Advisory Board Multi-stakeholder, international coal producers Global 2002
Australian Greenhouse Challenge Plus Australian industry and federal government All Australian operations 2006
COAL21 programme Australian coal industry, power generators, Australian state and federal government Australia 2002
Coaltech Coal industry research forum including university and government representatives South Africa 2002
Co-operative Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC) Multi-stakeholder including Australian government, industry, research institutions Australia/global    2004
Co-operative Research Center for Coal in Sustainable Development (CCSD) Multi-stakeholder including Australian government, industry, research institutions Australia/global 2002
Raglan Climate Change Steering Committee Raglan Mine, Canadian Universities, Engineering firms, specialists in permafrost and climatology Canada 2006
Water Research Commission South African industry, government, NGO, academic institutions South Africa 2002
Green Lead Initiative Multi-stakeholder, proactive product stewardship programme Global 2003
Nickel Institute and Nickel Producers Environmental Research Association Nickel producers' association with focus on product stewardship and sustainable development Global 2006
Metals in the Human Environment – Research Network (MITHE-RN) Multi-stakeholder comprising network of Canadian Universities, government and industry Canada 2006
Dominican Community Bridge Fund Steering Committee Multi-stakeholder body to generate social investment for Dominican Republic and Dominican communities in US US and Dominican Republic 2006
Minerals Council of Australia Australian mining and metals industry Australia 2002
Mining Association of Canada Canadian mining and metals industry Canada 2006
South African Chamber of Mines South African mining industry South Africa 2002
International Copper Association Copper producers' and manufacturers' association 2006
International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) Government and industry association to exchange information on lead and zinc Global 2007
ICDA – International Chrome Development Association Chrome industry association Global 1985
Vanitech International body for Vanadium producers Global 1998
Fundación Capital Social and economic research centre Argentina 2004
Argentine Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEADS) Local branch of World Business Council for Sustainable Development Argentina 2004
Argentine Mining Chamber (CAEM) Argentine mining industry Argentina 1998
Institute for the Development of Argentine Businesses (IDEA) Promotes the development of good business practices and involvement in financial, political and social matters Argentina 1998
National Mining Society (Sonami) Chilean mining industry Chile 2006
Mining Council Chile's largest mining companies Chile 2006
Antofagasta Industry Association (AIA) Promotes the productive chain through the sustainable, financial and social development of Chile's Antofagasta Region Chile 2006
Acción RSE Non-profit organisation that promotes social responsibility in business Chile 2007
Centro de Estudios de Nueva Minería Mining research centre Chile 2007
National Association of Mining, Oil and Energy (SNMPE) Peruvian mining, oil and energy industry association Peru 2005
Institute of Mining Engineers Mining industry association Peru 2005
Pro Cobre Local branch of International Copper Association Peru 2006
Peru 2021 Non-profit organisation that promotes social responsibility in business Peru 2004

*Xstrata publicly supports the EITI. Peru is the only EITI implementing country in which Xstrata currently operates. The key contact for stakeholder enquiries about Xstrata and EITI is Claire Divver, General Manager, Group Corporate Affairs, email: cdivver@xstrata.com.