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Stewardship
We look to maintain the highest levels of ethical standards in our conduct and encourage the same for our suppliers, whilst working in full compliance with the laws and regulations of our host countries.
Robust corporate governance systems are the foundation from which we can promote optimal economic, social and environmental outcomes.
of top priority employees trained on governance platform
of new suppliers screened using social assessment criteria
MATERIAL TOPICS
Anti-bribery and corruption compliance
With a robust and comprehensive approach to anti-bribery and corruption, we can contribute to a more ethical, trusted and stable business environment and protect the human rights of our employees and business partners, as well as those throughout our supply chain.
We operate in developing regions where the rule of law may be less effective at ensuring compliance with anti-bribery and corruption laws. Failures to abide by anti-bribery and corruption measures could result in financial loss for the Company as well reputational damage.
Responsible Supply chain
We aim to work closely with our suppliers to ensure we are part of a value chain that embraces sustainable business practices, prevents bribery and corruption, and reinforces human rights, responsible behaviour, and positive outcomes for stakeholders. This not only minimises risks within procurement processes, which could impact on our operations, but also allows CAML to proactively promote a more sustainable business environment.
UN SDG
We contribute to the economic growth of our countries of operation through the provision of employment opportunities and fair wages, the transparent payment of taxes and preferential local procurement. We are committed to upholding human rights in our workforce, as well as through our supply chains and to respect and abide by all applicable laws regarding modern slavery, child labour and human trafficking.
2022 PERFORMANCE
Zero human rights abuses
LONG-TERM TARGETS
- human rights abuses
ZERO
Values
CASE STUDY
Assessing our Impacts on Human Rights
As part of our commitment to human rights, as outlined in our Human Rights policy, the first Human Rights impact assessment was conducted in 2022. The United Nation’s Guiding principles were consulted in order to produce a scope of work which covered the following material impact areas as identified through an internal risk mapping process;
- Impacts on labour force including working conditions (including health and safety measures), fair pay and diverse and non-discriminatory recruitment;
- Impacts along our supply chains, namely around partnerships with suppliers and contractors and due diligence within our procurement practices; and
- Impacts on communities and project affected persons through our operations and grievance mechanisms within our community engagement.
Following the risk mapping exercise and development of the impact assessment scope, the General Counsel attended site visits where meetings were held with all relevant departments including;
- Health and safety;
- Human resources;
- Legal;
- Environment;
- Community; and
- Procurement.
Follow-up discussions were held with employee representatives to ascertain how grievances are handled and to confirm the efficacy of the collective agreement. Topic areas of discussion included:
- Frequency of labour inspection visits and compliance, with recommendations following such visits, health and safety training hours and frequency, preliminary results of the social assessment for new suppliers, diversity initiatives in recruitment, grievance frequency and resolution procedures;
- Process management surrounding changes to standard operating procedures particularly following accidents or near-misses; and
- The engagement with the surrounding communities during the course of the ESIA for the transition to the paste fill mining method.
Findings were compiled in a report which contained both observations and recommendations for further consideration and implementation. examples of findings and recommendations include:
- Adequate community engagement during the course of the ESIA;
- Sufficient non-judicial grievance mechanisms within the stakeholder engagement plan; and
- Proposal to conduct an industrial hygiene risk assessment, improvements in logging employee grievances, as well as broader diversity initiatives and measures.
The results of the Human Rights impact assessment were communicated to the sustainability Committee during the quarterly meeting.