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2: Planning and Resources
Intent
A formal process exists for setting annual sustainable development (SD) priorities, targets and plans at each level of the organisation that is integrated with Group business planning and risk management processes. SD priorities, targets and plans are aligned to the appropriate strategies at each level of the organisation and are supported by adequate financial and human resources and, as necessary, specific programmes.
Requirements and Expectations
2.1
Annual SD plans are developed and implemented at Group, commodity business, divisional, site and project levels in consultation with employees and other relevant internal and external stakeholders. SD plans:
- Align with Group, commodity business, divisional, site and project level SD strategies
- Address SD risks and performance issues at the planning, design, operational and closure phases
- Allocate sufficient human and financial resources to achieve the planned SD activities including the use of specialist advice when needed
- Clearly define the associated roles, responsibilities and accountabilities
- Set specific schedules and deadlines
- Set realistic but challenging and measurable targets and performance indicators that are consistent across Group, commodity business, divisional, site and project levels.
2.2
Annual commodity business, division, site and project level SD plans are documented and communicated internally and to external parties as appropriate.
2.3
Annual SD plans are reviewed at least quarterly to:
- Check progress against the plan's objectives, targets and timelines
- Update the plans when changes to business circumstances occur
- Take remedial actions when progress deviations occur
- Revise the plan when actions fail to provide the required outcomes
- Communicate progress against and deviation from the plans to Group and commodity business level management.
