Operating ethically and responsibly is essential to fulfilling our purpose and delivering on our strategy. More than this, it is the right thing to do.
Transparency and high ethical standards are essential to how we operate and to achieving our aspiration of building strong, mutually beneficial and trusting relationships with our stakeholders. We are committed to respecting human rights and applying responsible business practices across our value chain.
We recognise the significant role South32 can play in addressing modern slavery within our sphere of influence.
Each financial year we produce a Modern Slavery Statement that outlines our systems, processes and capacity within our organisation and supply chains to prevent modern slavery risks from occurring.
The statement responds to both the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) and the United Kingdom’s Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Integrity and accountability are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values and Code of Business Conduct, integrity shapes the way we act, work and communicate.
Our Speak Up Policy (our global whistleblower policy) encourages our people to speak up when our values are not being adhered to.
Our approach to sustainability focuses on respecting human rights. Essential for the successful operation of a responsible business, we’re committed to enhancing and embedding our approach to respecting human rights across South32. We take action to respect the rights of all stakeholders right across the globe.
We’re committed to delivering responsible business practices throughout our value chain. To ensure this, we’re focusing on responsible sourcing and enhanced product stewardship. By aligning with like-minded customers and suppliers, we’re building strong, mutually beneficial relationships now and into the future.
Our Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM) operation has partnered with Imbumba Foundation to help address period poverty for young girls in South Africa.
