ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES
Committed to open and respectful relationships with our stakeholders and the communities in which they reside
Environmental, Social and Governance Principles
Chrysos’ ESG principles reflect its core values of respecting stakeholders, listening to, and empathising with, the communities in which those stakeholders exist, and operating with integrity and consistency at all times.
Chrysos believes commitment to ESG principles is fundamental to strong growth and successful expansion across the globe. Accordingly, Chrysos seeks to partner with companies that not only share its principles, but also demonstrate a history of strict legal compliance, local community engagement and sustainability practices.
Governance and Compliance
Chrysos maintains strict compliance with domestic and international corporate governance standards and seeks to partner with organisations that adhere to those standards. Such standards include:
ethical and responsible decision-making
anti-bribery and corruption rules and regulations
structures to safeguard the integrity of financial reporting
respecting the rights of, and providing effective and transparent disclosure to, all stakeholders
fair remuneration to employees and support collective bargaining arrangements
promoting inclusivity and diversity, plus investing in training and educational programmes
Health and Safety
A strong health and safety record is critical to the success of any business. Accordingly, Chrysos partners with companies that:
implement a systematic and proactive approach to health, safety, and the elimination of hazards
fully comply with relevant laws and regulations, and are proactive about applying their own best-practice standards where legal requirements do not exist
ensure safety training is sufficient at all levels and monitored regularly
promote health and safety awareness and maintain a supportive culture so personnel are encouraged to act or raise issues where necessary
monitor, report and accurately disclose health and safety performance
actively and consistently seek to improve health and safety outcomes
Environment and Sustainability
It is important that the activities of those we engage with minimise environmental impact at all touchpoints. Accordingly, Chrysos partners with companies that:
maintain strong environmental risk management plans
employ market-leading environmental standards
apply robust science and research in their approach to activities
ensure materials, energy and resources are used efficiently
minimise use of hazardous and environmentally harmful materials (including emissions) and have contingency plans in the event of containment failure
monitor, report and accurately disclose environmental and sustainability performance
actively seek to improve environmental and sustainability performance
Community Engagement
Chrysos’ expects companies it engages with to develop meaningful community relationships and social programmes. Accordingly, it partners with companies that:
maintain an open and mutually-beneficial dialogue with their communities
create shared value through community and social investment
seek to maximise local engagement in operations through employment and contracting
demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for local customs and rights
engage with community leaders and local authorities to ensure any development plans have input from relevant stakeholders
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