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12 Independence Group NL
1.
Implement and maintain ethical business practices and sound systems of
corporate governance.
2.
Integrate sustainable development considerations within the corporate
decision-making process.
3.
Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures, customs and values
in dealings with employees and others who are affected by our activities.
4.
Implement risk management strategies based on valid data and sound
science.
5.
Seek continual improvement of our health and safety performance.
6.
Seek continual improvement of our environmental performance.
7.
Contribute to conservation of biodiversity and integrated approaches to
land use planning.
8.
Facilitate and encourage responsible product design, use, re-use, recycling
and disposal of our products.
9.
Contribute to the social, economic and institutional development of the
communities in which we operate.
10.
Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication and
independently verified reporting arrangements with our stakeholders.
THE ICMM 10 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES ARE: