Operationalizing the policy begins with corporate responsibility being fully integrated into our business strategy. As such, ESG is one of our four Strategic Pillars (along with Innovation, Optimize Portfolio and Growth). This business model incorporates objectives setting, performance measurement, transparent reporting, audit and assurance and continuous improvement into every aspect and level of the business.

Our internal management systems and policy frameworks are informed by a variety of external frameworks, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, UN General Principles on Business and Human Rights, UN Global Compact, UN Principals for Responsible Investing, Equator Principals, International Council on Mining and Metals - Mining Principles, Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance Standard, World Gold Council - Responsible Gold Mining Principles, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Global Reporting Initiative, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, European Bank of Reconstruction and Development - Performance Standards, and Good International Practice, among others.

Corporate Responsibility is also a key component of our Balanced Score Card (BSC). This process ensures we determine and communicate our strategic goals, set objectives, align day-to-day work activities throughout the organization, prioritize projects, and measure and monitor progress toward achieving our strategic goals.

We aim to make a difference wherever we can, build a resilient and sustainable business, be the best employer, build and maintain trust-based relationships with all stakeholders, and be a responsible steward of our natural environment.

See some examples and regional stories demonstrating our commitment to sustainability:

Chelopech, Bulgaria stories

Ada Tepe, Bulgaria stories

Tsumeb, Namibia stories