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Sustainability Report<br />
OUR APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT<br />
We integrate sustainability into the core of our business strategy and are committed to ensure that our operations<br />
appropriately account for their respective social and environmental consequences. We have Sustainable<br />
Development Policy and Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) Policy, which alongside with our corporate<br />
documents and guidelines in the relevant fields, define our approach and responsibility towards diverse<br />
stakeholder groups.<br />
Effective and proper utilization of natural resources and continual strengthening of sustainable development<br />
practices are crucial for our long-term business success. We work in compliance with all applicable international<br />
and local standards at each and every level of our operation, ensure we put the health and safety of our<br />
employees and communities first, and seek to minimize our environmental impact. We also strive to be an integral<br />
part of the communities in which we operate, and foster sustainable and fruitful relationships with them in order to<br />
create lasting value.<br />
Our governance framework clearly defines the role and approaches our board and management should take in<br />
overseeing the performance in sustainability. Transparency, accountability, respect for the rule of law and respect<br />
for human rights are all deemed crucial in sustaining meaningful and long-term engagement with our stakeholders.<br />
BUSINESS INTEGRITY<br />
Code of conduct<br />
Integrity and accountability are core values at MMC and are central to our reputation as a socially responsible<br />
mining company. We have a Code of Conduct (the “Code”) that restates our commitment to responsible<br />
action and establishes good governance and CSR as essential principles for valuing employees, preserving<br />
the environment and contributing to development of the communities in which we operate. A set of desirable<br />
behaviours are embedded in the Code which promote a positive and responsible professional attitude among<br />
employees and leaders. Employees at all levels, including executives and contractors must strictly follow the<br />
Code and act with responsibility, honesty, trust, respect, and loyalty, obeying all laws and regulations in effect.<br />
Violations of the Code are taken seriously and can result in disciplinary actions. No disciplinary actions were<br />
recorded in the reporting period.<br />
Human rights<br />
At every level of our operations, we respect the human rights of our employees, host communities and partners.<br />
We uphold the United Nations (“UN”) Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organisation<br />
(“ILO”) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and The UN Guiding Principles for Business<br />
and Human Rights. We are committed to equal opportunity and freedom from all forms of discrimination for our<br />
employees and their rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining.<br />
In line with the above, we promote human rights within our sphere of influence in the following ways:<br />
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At our operational sites and offices, we aim to ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all our employees<br />
irrespective of race, gender, nationality, age, religious belief, social origin, political views, union affiliation,<br />
pregnancy, disability or any other basis. Our employees are free to exercise freedom of association and<br />
freedom of speech. We have feedback boxes at our mine sites to allow employees to express their opinions<br />
and report any breaches of ethical conduct and behaviour. We also endeavour to maintain a working<br />
environment free from workplace harassment and discrimination which promotes professional and personal<br />
growth;<br />
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Annual Report 2015