Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs
Purpose & Values
The drive for innovation and continuous improvement is at the heart of our purpose
Business Strategy
Climate change is at the heart of our business strategy
Innovation
Finding better ways to do things is in our DNA
We supply the metals and minerals used to help the world grow and decarbonise
Iron Ore
The primary raw material used to make steel, which is strong, long-lasting and cost-efficient
Lithium
The lightest of all metals, it is a key element needed for low-carbon technologies
Copper
Tough but malleable, corrosion-resistant and recyclable, and an excellent conductor of heat and transmitter of electricity
Bringing to market materials critical to urbanisation and the transition to a low-carbon economy
Oyu Tolgoi
One of the most modern, safe and sustainable operations in the world
Rincon Project
A long-life, low-cost and low-carbon lithium source
Simandou Project
The world’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit
Providing materials the world needs in a responsible way
Climate Change
We’re targeting net zero emissions by 2050
Tailings
Details of our tailings facilities can be found on our interactive tailings disclosure map
Communities
The strength of our relationships with the communities where we operate, and broader society, is fundamental to our business
We aim to deliver superior returns to our shareholders while safeguarding the environment and meeting our obligations to wider society
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Our podcast discussing what needs to happen to create a sustainable future for the everyday items we have come to rely on
Investment in high integrity ACCUs
While prioritising our decarbonisation programmes, we are investing in high quality carbon credits
Reducing titanium oxide's carbon footprint
Our BlueSmelting technology could drastically reduce carbon emissions during ore processing
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We want our employees to be safe at work and at home.
In 2020, we extended our domestic violence support to a further six countries, covering 98% of our employees globally – and we’re continuing to expand it further. Our policy provides access to extra paid leave, emergency accommodation and financial support to employees if they ever need it. We also provide training to employees, so they’re equipped to step in and help – safely and effectively.
Elise is part of the team who organises our family and domestic violence training in Australia. By talking about domestic violence, she says, we can help drive change:
“Three years ago, if you stood up at work and talked about domestic violence you could feel people getting uncomfortable. We’ve come a long way since then.
Today at Rio, we have people all around the business doing something to tackle the problem in their own way: employees living in the Pilbara in Western Australia got together in a walk against violence. At many of our sites teams have put up anti-violence signs – they're even on trucks. Leaders talk about it at prestart meetings. These are signs of a huge cultural shift – I’m so proud of the way everyone is playing a part.
When I was growing up, my mum ran a not-for-profit centre in our neighbourhood to help people caught up in negative cycles – for some it was financial struggles, for others it was drug or alcohol dependency. It showed me that it’s so important not to judge but to listen and support them in finding a new path. So, when I was asked to identify and organise domestic violence awareness training it was a no-brainer.
In 2019 we introduced ‘bystander training’, which helps people recognise different types of family and domestic violence and gives you tools you can use to step in appropriately and safely, if you ever need to. It’s confronting at times. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, comfortable with confrontation or prefer to remain anonymous, there are different ways you can stand up and be someone who does something. One of the best tips I learned was that if you’re out and you see something that’s not right, it can be as simple as approaching them and asking for the time or directions – you’d be amazed at how it can change the energy of a situation.
It’s really important that we all talk with our family and friends about what a healthy relationship looks like and if you hear something that doesn’t sound right, speak up. The more we learn and talk about domestic violence, the safer our communities – and homes – will be.”
Allison’s Gift by The MATE Bystander Programme tells the story of Allison Baden-Clay, who – after many years of abuse – was murdered by her husband.
The programme aims to educate people on the signs of domestic and family violence and harmful situations along with the tactics to intervene appropriately. The programme raises awareness of the level of abusive behaviour in our culture and the smaller issues that support harmful and abusive environments.
We were the first company in Australia to roll out the programme, and since then around 500 employees have participated in the training. Following COVID-19, we are delivering the training in a virtual format. This has meant colleagues from other part of our business – like India and Mongolia – have been able to participate too and are now looking at how they can roll out similar training locally. We also offer training to our business partners, so they can see it for themselves and hopefully implement it in their own organisations.
We stand up for safe and respectful communities and are proud to support shelters and other organisations helping families affected by domestic violence.
In Canada, we have donated more than C$360,000 to 12 organisations. These include Hope Haven, a transition house in Labrador providing shelter to women and children fleeing violence, and the Women’s Y Foundation in Montreal, which provide services to women, girls and their families – from legal information to housing services.
In Australia, we support a range of organisations providing critical services in the communities near our operations. These include:
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