NEWS

24.11.10
Barrick joins Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights

ICMM member Barrick has joined the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and is undertaking two new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to further improve its sustainability performance.

The Voluntary Principles are a set of guidelines by which companies in the extractive sector can maintain the safety and security of their operations while ensuring respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Moreover, Barrick will appoint an independent Director to its Board of Directors with experience in corporate social responsibility. The company will also establish an external CSR Advisory Board that will provide advice and guidance on challenging social and environmental issues and encourage further innovation and leadership in CSR.

As a member of ICMM, Barrick has committed to its Sustainable Development Framework, which includes the respect of fundamental human rights and cultures.

ICMM holds observer status for the Voluntary Principles, which were developed through a process of dialogue between the governments of the United Kingdom and the United States, extractive and energy sector companies, and NGOs with a common interest in human rights and corporate social responsibility.

“Barrick has always been committed to good corporate citizenship and corporate social responsibility,” said Aaron Regent, Barrick’s President and CEO. “We are taking these steps to further improve and address the challenges associated with the complex social and political environments where we do business. We are striving to ensure we have a strong partnership with the communities where we operate and continue to be welcomed and supported as a constructive member of the community.”

News home

RELATED PUBLICATIONS

Human Rights in the Mining and Metals Industry: Overview, Management Approach and Issues
Read more
Download PDF

  • Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights: Implementation Guidance Tools
    » Download PDF
    » Read more
  • Human Rights in the Mining & Metals Sector - Handling and Resolving Local Level Concerns & Grievances
    » Download PDF
    » Read more
  • Working together: How large-scale mining can engage with artisanal and small-scale miners
    » Download PDF
  • Submission to U.S. Senate Committee on Voluntary Principles
    » Download PDF
  • Third submission to the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on Human Rights and Business
    » Download PDF
  • Second submission to the UN Secretary General's Special Representative on Human Rights and Business
    » Download PDF
  • Submission to UN Secretary General's Special Representative on Human Rights and Business
    » Download PDF

RELATED LINKS

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

Principle 03:

Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures, customs and values in dealings with employees and others who are affected by our activities.

© International Council on Mining and Metals 2011 │Terms and Conditions │Privacy Policy