Our relationships with local and regional communities are a key part of our projects and operations. We recognise and respect the cultures, lifestyles and heritage of our neighbours.
We respect the special connection of local and Indigenous people to land and waters. We seek mutually beneficial arrangements with each community on their engagement with us in the development and performance of our operations.
We operate in a manner consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in those jurisdictions that have signed the Declaration, and elsewhere in accordance with the Declaration’s principles. We strive to achieve the free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous communities as described in the 2012 International Finance Corporation Performance Standard 7 and supporting guidance, and consistent with the law.
We work with communities to understand any impacts from our activities, and with the community and other stakeholders to undertake appropriate sustainable development initiatives that reflect community priorities and focus on local and/or regional development.