Sustainable development policy (VIEW POLICY)

We are committed to the goal of sustainable development. We balance social, environmental and economic considerations in how we manage our business. We believe that operating to leading standards of health, safety and environmental management, contributing to the development of sustainable communities, and engaging with our stakeholders in two-way, open dialogue, regardless of our location, enhances our corporate reputation and is a source of competitive advantage.

Global policy on bribery, fraud and corruption (VIEW POLICY)

We are committed to the highest standards of personal and professional ethical behaviour. We will not tolerate any incidence of fraud, committed by employees or others, either from within or outside the organisation, and will take immediate and serious action (including dismissal, reporting to police and legal action), against those persons committing a fraud, irrespective of length of service or position.

Risk management policy (VIEW POLICY)

Xstrata Copper has clearly stated Strategic Objectives and recognises that risk—defined as the effect of uncertainty on achieving objectives—is an intrinsic aspect of our business.