Frameworks we apply JSE: R162.37 -3.24% NYSE:$8.95 -2.08% GOLD:$2 657/oz +0.34% GOLD:R1 525 743/kg +0.29% USD:ZARR17.86 -0.06% At 11:34am, 16 Dec 2024 Home » Sustainability » Our approach » Frameworks we apply Harmony has adopted the principles of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), the United Nations Global Compact and the United Nations Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights to support our sustainable development framework. We also consider the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines for responsible investment. In addition, we strive to ensure compliance with local and international guidelines by employing known best practices on tailings management. The 17 UN SDGs were adopted by member states in 2015 with 169 indicators and targets. They are aimed at creating a better world by 2030 by eliminating poverty, fighting inequality and ensuring that the world is safe from the worst effects of climate change. An important aspect is the role of the private sector, to support governments, civil society and the public, in achieving these targets. We aligned our sustainable development framework to the SDGs in 2018. Learn more about how we contribute to the SDGs The World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles address key ESG issues for the gold mining sector and set out clear expectations for consumers, investors and the downstream supply chain on what constitutes responsible gold mining. After completing the required year one gap analysis, we are in year two of a three-year process for formal certification against these principles. The TCFD was established by the Financial Stability Board and provides recommendations on measuring, reporting and responding to climate-related risks. We produced our third report against these recommended climate-related financial disclosures in FY22. Download our Climate-related financial disclosures 2022 The CDP motivates organisations to disclose their environmental impacts. We submit an annual performance report to CDP Water to help us manage our risks and opportunities. Download our Water disclosure report 2022 As a member of the Minerals Council South Africa, we subscribe to its membership compact, a mandatory code of ethical business conduct, and its guiding principles The UN Global Compact is a voluntary initiatives based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principals and take steps to support UN goals. The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact are derived from: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. Harmony’s inclusion in the Bloomberg GEI reflects our culture of gender equality, inclusivity and diversity. It also highlights our commitment to addressing this important social component of our business through transparent reporting and disclosure of our social data Sustainability reporting In addition to the TCFD and CDP Water reporting requirements and guidelines above, we report with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. See our GRI Standards Content Index 2022, TCFD Report 2022, CDP Water Disclosure Project 2022 and our ESG Data Tables under Sustainability reporting.
