Within Rio Tinto, sustainability is integrated directly into its procurement policy and principles. Their Procurement principles document, which states:
“Our Procurement principles reflect Rio Tinto’s four core values: Accountability, Respect, Teamwork and Integrity. They outline the way we want to operate in partnership with our customers and suppliers. They also capture our expectations of each employee and contractor.”
Examples of environmental responsibility areas addressed in the principles include:
- Responsible environmental management
- Waste minimisation
- Responsible resource utilisation
- Product stewardship
- Reducing climate change impacts including GHGs
- A precautionary approach to environmental challenges
- Development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Examples of social responsibility areas addressed within the principles include:
- Human rights
- Supporting local and indigenous suppliers
- Bribery and corruption.
Sources:
Rio Tinto