We respect the environment and recognize our obligation to carry out our activities in responsible ways that support clean, safe and healthy environments. We are committed to continually improving our processes in order to prevent pollution, minimize waste, increase our carbon efficiency and make efficient use of natural resources. We will develop innovative solutions to mitigate environmental and climate risks.
The communities and societies in which we operate will be better off for GNCC Capital, Inc. having been there.
To achieve these values we will:
Comply with all applicable laws, regulations and other requirements;
Communicate and consult on our activities throughout the lifecycle of our operations and make reports available to the public;
Manage efficiently and safely the resources under our stewardship and respect the values, traditions and cultures of the local and indigenous communities in which we operate;
Contribute to biodiversity protection in our areas of operation;
Work to prevent pollution and minimize waste from our activities;
Mitigate our greenhouse gas footprint and climate change risks;
Acquire and use land in a way which promotes the broadest possible consensus among interested people;
Avoid resettlement to the extent feasible and minimize and mitigate its adverse environmental, social, cultural and economic impacts;
Undertake initiatives in partnership with the societies in which we operate with the aim of contributing to a sustainable future for host communities;
Ensure financial resources are available to meet our closure obligations;
Establish, maintain, continually improve and audit management systems to identify, monitor and control the environmental and community aspects of our activities; and
Ensure that our employees and contractors are aware of this policy as well as their relevant responsibilities.
