INDEPENDENCE GROUP NL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2018

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Our starting point is a commitment to adhere to the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Sustainable Development Principles as set out below (www.icmm.com) . In operating our business in accordance with these principles, we also seek to contribute to the fulfilment of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as agreed to by Australia and 192 other countries at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in September 2015. Figure 2 serves to illustrate the connection between the ICMM 10 principles and the SDGs. Further, in the body of the text, we highlight where our activities serve to contribute (albeit in a humble way) to the universal aspiration of driving social and economic progress that supports an end to poverty, protects the planet and ensures prosperity for all. 1 Apply ethical business practices and sound systems of corporate governance and transparency in support of sustainable development. 6 Pursue continuous improvement in our environmental performance, on issues such as water stewardship and energy and climate change. 2 Integrate sustainable development considerations within corporate strategy and decision-making processes. 7 Contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and integrated approaches to land use planning. 3 Respect human rights and the interests, cultures, customs and values of employees and others affected by our activities. 8 Facilitate and support the knowledge-base and systems for responsible design, use, re-use, recycling and disposal of products containing metals and minerals. 4 Implement effective risk management strategies and systems which are based on sound science and account for stakeholder perceptions of risks. 9 Pursue continuous improvement in social performance and contribute to the social, economic and institutional development of host countries and communities. 5 Pursue continuous improvement in health and safety performance with the ultimate goal of zero harm. 10 Pro-actively engage with stakeholders on sustainable development challenges and opportunities in an open and transparent manner. Effectively report and independently verify progress and performance. 14 — IGO SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2018