SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2009
  1. Scope of this report
  2. Key features of 2009
  3. Corporate profile
  4. Sustainability principles
  5. Letter from the CEO
  6. Governance
  7. Economic performance
  8. Social performance
  9. Environmental performance
  10. GRI reporting index
  11. Mining Charter reporting index
  12. Glossary of terms and acronyms

GRI reporting index

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Reporting status key

ARReported in the Annual Report
NRNot reported as information is not available at this time
NANot applicable to Petra

GRI content index
GRI Guidelines ICMM Sustainable Development Framework  Location in the report

Profile

1. Strategy and analysis
1.1Statement by the CEO about the relevance of sustainability to the organisation and its strategy 2Integrate sustainable development considerations within the corporate decision-making process   Letter from the CEO
1.2Description of key impacts, risks and opportunitiesThroughout the report
2. Organisational profile
2.1Name10 Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication and independently verified reporting arrangements with our stakeholders   Corporate profile
2.2Primary brands, products and services Corporate profile
2.3Operational structure and major divisions Governance
2.4Location of headquarters Corporate profile
2.5Countries of operations Corporate profile
2.6Nature of ownership and legal form Corporate profile
2.7Markets served Economic performance
2.8Scale of reporting organisation Scope of report
2.9Significant changes during the year Throughout the report
2.10Awards received Corporate profile
3. Report parameters
3.1Reporting period 10Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication and independently verified reporting arrangements with our stakeholders   Scope of report
3.2Date of previous report Scope of report
3.3Reporting cycle Scope of report
3.4Contact pointScope of report
Report scope and boundary
3.5Process for defining report content 10Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication and independently verified reporting arrangements with our stakeholders   Scope of report
3.6Boundary of the report Scope of report
3.7LimitationsScope of report
3.8Basis for reporting on joint ventures or subsidiariesCorporate profile
3.9Data measurement techniquesThroughout the report
3.10Explanation of the effects of any restatements Throughout the report
3.11Significant changes from previous reporting periodThroughout the report
GRI content index
3.12Table identifying location of disclosure 10Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication and independently verified reporting arrangements with our stakeholders   GRI Index
Assurance
3.13Policy and current practice with regard to seeking external assurance of the report 10 Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication and independently verified reporting arrangements with our stakeholders   Scope of report
4. Governance, commitments and engagement
4.1Governance structure including committees 1Implement effective and maintain ethical business, practices and sound systems of corporate governance    Governance and AR
4.2Independence of the chair Governance and AR
4.3Independence of board Governance and AR
4.4Mechanisms for shareholders and employees to provide recommendations or direction to the board Governance and AR
4.5 Linkage between compensation and performance Governance and AR
4.6 Process to ensure conflicts of interest are avoidedGovernance and AR
4.7 Process for determining qualifications of board AR (See page 44 & 45)
4.8 Internally developed relevant statements of mission or principles NA
4.9 Procedure for risk identification and complianceGovernance and AR (See page 47)
4.10 Process for evaluating board’s own performance AR (See page 47)
Commitments to external initiatives
4.11Explanation of use, precautionary approach 4Implement risk management strategies based on valid data and sound science7 Support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges Sustainability principles
4.12Externally developed charters, principles and other initiatives endorsed Governance
4.13Memberships of associations and advocacy bodies10Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication and independently verified reporting arrangements with our stakeholders   Governance
Stakeholder engagement
4.14List of stakeholders 10Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication and independently verified reporting arrangements with our stakeholders   Governance
4.15Basis of identification of stakeholders Governance
4.16Approaches to stakeholder engagement      Governance and throughout this report
4.17Key topics and concerns of stakeholders      Sustainable development principles, Governance, Community and Environmental performance

Economic performance indicators

Aspect: Economic performance
 Management approach9 Contribute to the social, economic and institutional development of the community in which we operate   Economic performance
Aspect: Economic performance
EC1Direct economic value generated and distributed 9Contribute to the social, economic and institutional development of the community in which we operate   Economic performance
EC2Financial implications and risks due to climate change4Implement risk management strategies based on validation and sound science Environmental performance
EC3Coverage of the organisation’s defined benefit plan obligationsEmployment
EC4Significant financial assistance from governmentNA
EC5Ratio of standard entry level wage compared with local minimum wage at significant areas of operation 9Contribute to the social, economic and institutional development of the community in which we operateNR
Aspect: Market presence
EC6Policy, practices and proportions of spending on locally based suppliers at significant locations of operation 9Contribute to the social, economic and institutional development of the community in which we operate   Economic performance
EC7Procedures for local hiring and proportion of senior management hired from the local community at significant locations of operationEmployment
Aspect: Indirect economic impacts
EC8Development and impact of infrastructure investments and services provided for public benefit 9Contribute to the social, economic and institutional development of the community in which we operate   Economic performance and Community
EC9Indirect impactThroughout this report
Environmental performance indicators
 Management approach   8Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility Environmental performance
Aspect: Materials
EN1Weight of materials used 6Seek continual improvement in our environmental performance 8 Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility Environmental performance
EN2Percentage of materials used that are recycled NR
Aspect: Energy
EN3Direct energy consumption by primary source 6Seek continual improvement in our environmental performance 8 Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility Environmental performance
EN4Indirect energy consumption by primary source Environmental performance
Aspect: Water
EN8Total water withdrawal6 Seek continual improvement in our environmental performance   Environmental performance
Aspect: Biodiversity
EN11Location and size of land owned, leased or managed in, or adjacent to protected areas7 Contribute to conservation of biodiversity and integrated approaches to land use planning8Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility Environmental performance
EN12Description of significant impacts of activities, products and services on biodiversity and protected areas of high biodiversity value outside of protected areas 7 Contribute to conservation of biodiversity and integrated approaches to land use planning 8 Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility Environmental performance
Aspect: Emissions, effluents and waste
EN16Total direct and indirect GHG emissions by weight 6 Seek continual improvement in our environmental performance 8 Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility NR
EN17Other relevant indirect GHG emissions by weight NR
EN19Emissions of ozone-depleting substances by weight NA
EN20NOx, SOx and other significant air emissions by weight NA
EN21Total water discharge by quality and destination Environmental performance
EN22Total weight of waste by type and disposal method NR
EN23Total number and volume of significant spills Environmental performance
EN26Initiatives to mitigate environmental impacts of products 8Facilitate and encourage responsible product design, use, re-use, recycling and disposal 8Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility Environmental performance
EN27Percentage of products sold that is reclaimed at the end of the products’ useful life by product category NA
Aspect: Compliance
EN28Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations6Seek continual improvement in our environmental performance8Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibilityNA
Aspect: Overall
EN30Total environmental protection expenditure and investments by type7Contribute to conservation of biodiversity and integrated approaches to land use planning8Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibilityNA

Social performance indicators

Labour practices and decent work
Aspect: Employment
Management approach9 Contribute to the social, economic and institutional development of the communities in which we operate   Employment
LA1Total workforce by employment type, contract and regionEmployment
LA2Total number and rate of employee turnover by age group, genderEmployment
LA3Benefits provided to full-time employees Employment
Aspect: Labour/management relations
LA4Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements 3Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures and values in dealings with employees and others who are affected by our activities   Employment
LA5Minimum notice period and consultation and negotiation practices with employees and/or their representatives regarding operational changesEmployment
Aspect: Occupational health and safety
LA6Percentage of workforce represented in formal joint management-worker health and safety committees that help monitor and advise on occupational safety programmes5 Seek continual improvement in our health and safety performance    Health and Safety
LA7Rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days and absenteeism, and total number of work-related fatalities by region Health and Safety
LA8Education, training, counselling, prevention and risk control programmes in place to assist workforce members, their families or community members regarding serious disease HIV/AIDS and malaria
LA9Health and safety topics covered in formal agreements with trade unionsNR
Aspect: Training and education
LA10Average hours of training per year per employee per category 9Contribute to the social, economic and institutional development of the communities in which we operate   NR
LA11Programmes for skills management and lifelong learning that support the continued employability of employees and assist them in managing career endings Employment
LA12Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviewsNR
Aspect: Diversity and equal opportunity
LA13Composition of governance bodies and breakdown of employees per category according to gender, age group, minority group membership, and other indicators of diversity1 Implement and maintain ethical business practices and sound systems of corporate governance   Employment
LA14Ratio of basic salary of men to women by employee categoryNR
Human rights
 Management approach     Employment
Aspect: Investment and procurement practices
HR1Percentage and total number of significant investments and agreements that include human rights screening 3Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures and values in dealings with employees and others who are affected by our activities 6Eliminate discrimination in respect of employment and occupationNA
HR2Percentage of significant suppliers that have undergone screening on human rights and actions takenNA
HR3Total hours of employee training on policies and procedures concerning aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations, including the percentage of employees trainedNA
Aspect: Non-discrimination
HR4Total number of incidents of discrimination and actions taken3Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures and values in dealings with employees and others who are affected by our activities6Eliminate discrimination in respect of employment and occupationEmployment
Aspect: Freedom of association and collective bargaining
HR5Operations identified in which the right to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at significant risk, and actions taken to support these rights3 Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures and values in dealings with employees and others who are affected by our activities3 Uphold freedom of association and recognition of right to collective bargainingNA
Aspect: Child labour
HR6Operations identified as having significant risk for incidents of child labour3Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures and values in dealings with employees and others who are affected by our activities5Uphold abolition of child labourNA
Aspect: Forced and compulsory labour
HR7Operations identified as having significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labour, and measures taken to contribute to the elimination of forced or compulsory labour3 Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures and values in dealings with employees and others who are affected by our activities4 Eliminate all forms of forced and compulsory labourNA
Aspect: Security practices
HR8Percentage of security personnel trained in the organisation#8217;s policies and procedures concerning aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations3Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures and values in dealings with employees and others who are affected by our activities  NA
Aspect: Indigenous rights
HR9Total number of incidents or violations involving rights of indigenous people and actions taken3 Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures and values in dealings with employees and others who are affected by our activities   NA

Society

 Management approach     Community
Aspect: Community
SO1Nature, scope and effectiveness of any programmes and practices that assess and manage the impacts of operations on communities, including entering, operating and exiting2 Integrate sustainable development considerations within the corporate decision-making process   Community
Aspect: Corruption
SO2Percentage and total number of business units analysed for risks related to corruption1 Implement and maintain ethical business practices and sound systems of corporate governance  NA
SO3Percentage of employees trained in organisation’s anticorruption policies and proceduresNA
SO4Actions taken in response to incidents of corruptionNA
Aspect: Public policy
SO5Public policy positions and participation in public policy development and lobbying10 Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication and independently verified reporting arrangements with our stakeholders    Governance
SO6Total value of financial and in-kind contributions to political parties, politicians and related institutions. Economic performance
Aspect: Anti-competitive behaviour
SO7Total number of legal actions for anti-competitive behaviour, anti-trust and monopoly practices and their outcomes10Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication and independently verified reporting arrangements with our stakeholders   Governance
Aspect: Compliance
SO8Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary compliance with laws and regulations10 Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication and independently verified reporting arrangements with our stakeholders   NA

Product responsibility

 Management approach     NR
Aspect: Customer health and safety    
PR1Life cycle stages in which health and safety impacts of products and services are assessed for improvement, and percentage of significant products and services categories subject to such procedures  9Encourage development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologyNR
Aspect: Product and service labelling    
PR3Procedures for product and service information and labelling    NR
Aspect: Marketing and communications    
PR6Programmes of adherence to laws, standards and voluntary codes related to marketing communications, including advertising, promotion and sponsorship    NA
Customer privacy    
PR9Monetary value of significant fines for non-compliance with laws and regulations concerning the provision and use of products and services    NA

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November 2009 | Sustainable Development Report 2009