In 2016, as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) took effect. The SDGs serve as a road map to a more sustainable future and a beneficial framework for addressing the world’s most pressing sustainability concerns.
The SDGs have helped us to frame our activities in the context of risk, impact, and opportunity within a framework that reflects a clear global focus.
Our potential risks to people and the environment
| Sustainable Development Goals and Targets | Potential Risks |
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Sexual harassment against women |
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Mining in a water-stressed area Potential wastewater impacts on the local environment Protection of Tjiwarl culturally significant Jones Creek Infrastructure design |
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Effective work health and safety (physical and mental health and safety) for employees and contractors |
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Protection of Tjiwarl areas of cultural significance Biodiversity impacts |
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Waste and hazardous materials management Biodiversity impacts Energy and emissions management Sustainable procurement (environmental and social considerations) Infrastructure design |
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Energy and emissions management Availability of technology to enable decarbonisation pathway Scope 3 emissions tracking Mandatory climate risks and opportunities reporting readiness |
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Environmental degradation (land disturbance and biodiversity management) due to mining activities throughout development and mining phases Protection of Tjiwarl areas of cultural significance |
Our current positive impacts on people and the environment linked to business activity
| Sustainable Development Goals and Targets | Current Positive Impacts |
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Roll out national ‘That’s Why I Speak Up’ workplace sexual harassment campaign at Kathleen Valley |
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Construction of hybrid power station (wind and solar) |
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NTA CHMP Aboriginal Engagement Policy Gender Pay Review Gender Diversity Roadmap Graduate Program |
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Mine design includes circular design principles (re-use of waste rock & tailings) Implementation of environmental management plans Hybrid power plant Setting sustainability expectations for suppliers in policies Reporting ESG performance |
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Construction of hybrid power station (wind and solar) Decarbonisation pathway planning CDP reporting |
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Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy Robust ESG governance mechanisms Sustainability and Risk Committee NTA |
Our future positive impacts on people and the environment
| Sustainable Development Goals and Targets | Future Positive Impacts |
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Graduate Programs Training opportunities for Tjiwarl Education opportunities for employees, including sustainability themes |
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Gender pay review Gender diversity roadmap implementation |
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At least 60% renewable energy target at start up Progressive increase in renewable technology once the technology becomes available Hybrid power plant(wind and solar) |
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NTA (provision of employment and contracting opportunities) Graduate Program Gender pay parity Modern Slavery reporting |
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NTA Employment opportunities for Tjiwarl Compensation for Tjiwarl Employee diversity |
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Focus on prevention, mitigation and remediation of negative impacts across all environmental parameters Sustainable procurement Net-zero waste operations Increased suite of sustainability reporting for different stakeholder groups |
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Hybrid power station (wind and solar) At least 60% renewable energy target at start up Phased approach to increase renewable energy Net-zero ambition by 2034 Key player in lithium value chain to contribute to global low-carbon economy |