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ICMM launches report on how to build climate resilience in the mining and metals industry

18 November 2019

Frankfurt, Germany – The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) launched a report 'Adapting to a Changing Climate: Building resilience in the mining and metals industry' at WWF’s 'Water Summit 2019' in Frankfurt, Germany today.

The report shares learnings from ICMM’s company members on how to build operational resilience and how to assess and manage the physical impacts of climate change at mine sites. It provides practical guidance that aims to help the mining and metals industry build climate resilience by enhancing the sustainability of communities and ecosystems, limiting future liabilities, safeguarding business continuity and making prudent investments.

ICMM company members recognise the need for an urgent global response to the threat of climate change across all areas of society and the economy. They are committed to being part of the solution by mitigating CO2 emissions at site level and across the supply chain, building resilience to adequately respond to climate related risks and continuing to contribute to the sustainable production of commodities essential to the energy and mobility transitions.

Earlier today, during a panel discussion at the Water Summit, Tom Butler, CEO of ICMM, said: “Our climate is changing, and this presents challenges for the mining and metals sector. Understanding this challenge, ICMM has collated insights and developed tools that can support our members and any responsible mining company to build resilience by identifying and properly managing these risks. Fundamental to the way ICMM operates is sharing knowledge and experience with each other and I am pleased today to share what we have learned so far with the publication of this report.”

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For more information

The report is available here.

About ICMM

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is an international organisation dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry. Bringing together 27 mining and metals companies and 36 regional and commodities associations, we strengthen environmental and social performance. We serve as a catalyst for change; enhancing mining’s contribution to society. Every ICMM member company adheres our Sustainable Development Framework which includes 10 Principles and 8 Position Statements on issues relating to sustainable development. Once the guidance to validate the performance expectations is complete, members will also be required to implement the performance expectations at the asset level.

Media contact

Kira Scharwey
Senior Communications Officer
ICMM
+44 7483 092 315
kira.scharwey@icmm.com