Hydropower, Kemano, Kitimat

Environmental, social and governance

We must ensure all our stakeholders benefit from our success. We will achieve impeccable ESG performance by aligning our business priorities with society’s expectations. This is essential to the future of our business.

  • Our 2023 reports

    2023

    Our suite of 2023 reports

    Annual Report 2023
    Annual Report 2023
    PDF
    13.04 MB
    Annual Report 2023 - Strategic Report
    PDF
    9.16 MB
    Annual Report 2023 - ESEF Format
    ZIP
    38.03 MB
    Climate Change Report 2023
    Climate Change Report 2023
    PDF
    3.44 MB
    Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions Calculation Methodology - Addendum 2023
    PDF
    404 KB
    Industry Association Disclosure 2023
    PDF
    1.72 MB
    Sustainability Fact Book 2023
    Sustainability Fact Book 2023
    XLSX
    2.1 MB
    Sustainability Glossary (published 2022)
    PDF
    554 KB
    Conflict Minerals Disclosure 2023
    PDF
    133 KB
    Taxes Paid Report 2023
    Taxes Paid Report 2023
    PDF
    4.53 MB
    Country-by-Country Report 2023
    PDF
    2.58 MB
    Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Reports 2023
    PDF
    749 KB
  • Our 2023 performance

Environmental

Decarbonising our assets de-risks our business. It also opens up commercial opportunities as we expand our role in providing low-carbon materials.”


- Jakob Stausholm, Rio Tinto Chief Executive

Hydropower

Climate change

We’re working towards net zero emissions by 2050
Native plants within the trial landform rehabilitation program at Ranger Mine

Closure

Through safe and responsible asset closure, we are working to deliver shared benefits for host communities, employees and investors; positive ESG outcomes; and innovative solutions that minimise long-term liabilities
Rehabilitation

Nature solutions

Balancing positive outcomes for people, nature and climate
Four people walking through Gudai Darri solar farm

Decarbonisation

Towards a sustainable transition
Dry land

Physical climate risk and resilience

From tropical cyclones in Australia and Madagascar to wildfires across Canada, the impacts of extreme weather on our operations are real
Public jetty at Inverell Bay, Nhulunbuy, Gove

Water

We see ourselves as water stewards and take that commitment seriously
Plant at Kennecott copper mine

Biodiversity

We are dependent on healthy ecosystems to run a successful business and we recognise our responsibility to effectively mitigate the impact of our operations on nature

Social

Changing our culture is key to achieving each of our 4 objectives. When people feel respected and valued, they feel empowered to be their best selves and bring their best ideas. We are embedding a change in mindset and behaviours throughout the organisation, with the implementation of the Everyday Respect Report recommendations being absolutely crucial to driving this change.”


- Jakob Stausholm, Rio Tinto Chief Executive

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Health, safety and wellbeing

At the heart of our sustainability strategy – and our business – are our people and their safety
Everyday Respect

Everyday Respect

We have a responsibility to create a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace
Photos from Yinjaa-Barni Art, Roebourne

Cultural heritage

Cultural heritage is the aspects of a community's past and present that it considers valuable and wants to pass on to future generations
Aerial photo of employees walking along dirt road on mountain ridge above Canga East Camp, Simandou, Guinea

Human rights

Everywhere we work, we respect and support all internationally recognised human rights

Governance

We have taken a fresh look at our governance arrangements to ensure that the Board and our committees are focusing our time on supporting the delivery of the Group’s strategic objectives. This includes putting a greater emphasis on people and culture, on risk management and resilience capabilities, and on strengthening our social licence through stakeholder engagement.”


- Dominic Barton, Chair

Employees working within the water treatment facilities at Ranger Mine

Ethics and compliance

We have strong processes to ensure our business acts in line with the law, local regulations and our values
Environment employees walking on tailings

Tailings management

Responsible tailings management is critical to the safety of our people and communities and to protect the environment

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BlueSmelting™ project in Sorel-Tracy

Annual report

Our drive for innovation and continuous improvement is at the core of our purpose
Conveyor running along the export facility at Cape Lambert Ports

Executive Committee

Our Executive Committee is responsible for day-to-day management of the business
Train running past meadow

Operations

Bringing to market materials critical to urbanisation and the transition to a low-carbon economy