Kennecott Minerals recognizes the long-term benefits of integrating sustainable development principles into its business decision-making and management processes. Many principles of sustainable development are incorporated into the existing Health, Safety and Environment Policy and Communities Policy, which have become internalized throughout the company.

There is a need to progress beyond key health, safety, environmental and social commitments to more proactive and measurable actions, being more open and transparent about the challenges and successes of responsible mining. Innovated new solutions to sustainable development will allow Kennecott Mineral to continue with Corporate Social Responsibility to conducing its activities respecting the health, safety, social, economic and environmental needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generations.

Kennecott Minerals has developed a framework for sustainable development intended to provide long-term benefits and respect to employees, communities and the environment as well as demonstrating that responsible mining, environmental protection and economic benefits are compatible. Click here to read our Sustainable Development Policy.