Sustainability strategy
Kenmare is committed to operating in a sustainable and responsible manner, in line with our purpose of “Transforming resources into opportunity for all.”
The Company takes a long-term strategic approach to the conduct of its business, with corporate responsibility as a key priority.
The Company’s sustainability strategy builds on its track record of sustainable development during its 17-year production history. It also considers the major macro and national sustainability themes that are likely to both influence Kenmare’s operations and provide either risks or opportunities that the business needs to consider, including:
- The global focus and urgent need to tackle climate change and reverse the loss of biodiversity
- A young, aspiring and growing Mozambican population, and the resulting impact on existing socio-economic issues
- The increasing focus on due diligence of sustainability impacts in the supply chain and wider value chain
Safe and engaged workforce
Mission
To sustain a safe, healthy and engaged workforce.
Overview
Protecting the safety of Kenmare’s employees, suppliers and contractors is of the utmost importance to the Company. Kenmare takes a proactive approach to managing safety, identifying and mitigating major risks, and sharing lessons to continuously improve performance. The Company’s ability to attract, retain and motivate a diverse, high calibre, and localised workforce is at the heart of its success and sustainability as a business.
This pillar of Kenmare’s sustainability strategy works towards these Sustainable Development Goals:
Thriving communities
Mission
To increase the prosperity of Kenmare’s host communities.
Overview
Kenmare is privileged to be able to use the Moma Mine’s presence to support the economic and social prosperity of local communities. The Company seeks to operate in a safe, inclusive, and transparent way and engage openly with communities directly or indirectly affected by Kenmare’s mining operations. The Company is committed to listening to communities’ concerns and priorities and constructively resolving any differences.
This pillar of Kenmare’s sustainability strategy works towards these Sustainable Development Goals:
A healthy natural environment
Mission
To create and sustain a positive environmental legacy.
Overview
Kenmare focuses on reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions from its operations, ensuring the business is resilient to climate-related risks, and can capitalise on opportunities related to the transition to a low-carbon economy. Minimising or mitigating the impacts of the Company’s mining operations on the environment and biodiversity includes a progressive rehabilitation programme, water stewardship, and minimising waste to landfill.
This pillar of Kenmare’s sustainability strategy works towards these Sustainable Development Goals:
Trusted business
Mission
To drive improved ethics and transparency in the business and supply chain.
Overview
Kenmare aims to be a trusted business and supports transparent disclosure, so the Company can be accountable for its actions and commitments. Employees recognise their personal and collective responsibility in upholding Kenmare’s business integrity. The Company’s high standards are set out in corporate policies and the laws and regulations of Ireland, the UK, and Mozambique. Kenmare works with suppliers to ensure high sustainability standards are upheld.
