We commit to responsible environmental management and strive to protect the environment.
Working with others
Environment
The environment supports life. We all depend on natural resources like clean water, air and productive land. We all have a responsibility to prevent and minimise harm to the environment.
We understand the environmental impacts and challenges of our activities. At every stage of our operations, we seek to avoid, minimise, rehabilitate and offset our impact by conserving natural resources, reducing waste and emissions, preventing environmental harm and caring for ecosystems.
We work with our communities and stakeholders to create opportunities to enhance environmental and beneficial outcomes to water quality, livelihoods and biodiversity.
- Never ignore something which we think could cause environmental harm.
- Comply with permits, applicable legislative requirements and external commitments.
- Report environmental hazards and incidents.
- Strive to manage our environmental risks and minimise environmental impacts.
- Engage with our stakeholders to help us understand our effects and their expectations.
- Consider our greenhouse gas emission profile in planning our operations e.g. buying new equipment.
- Clearing land without the proper environmental authority.
- Not managing or monitoring our tailing storage facilities.
- Not considering mine closure at the start of, and during, operations.
- Not having adequate controls to prevent pollution or water depletion.
- Incorrectly storing or handling hazardous substances, causing environmental and personal safety harm.
- Not completing required training or seeking to understand our potential environmental impacts.
Inform
Do we have the right approvals to undertake this activity?
Reflect
Could my actions cause harm to the environment? And if so, what have I done to mitigate them?
Learn
Is there an environmental control in place? Do I need to move, change or modify the control mechanism?
Check
Do I know how to respond to an environmental incident?
Please contact the Environment team if you require any assistance.
Please also review the OceanaGold Environment Policy for more information.
Working with others
Our communities and environment are key to our success.
Communities
We strive to create a positive legacy in the communities where we operate by building relationships and partnerships that deliver sustainable outcomes.
Communicating externally
We communicate respectfully and transparently about our activities, operations and performance.
Indigenous peoples
We recognise our role in respecting and safeguarding the distinct unique rights, interests and connections to land and waters of Indigenous Peoples.
Our suppliers
We work collaboratively with our suppliers to do business with integrity and accountability.
Government & civil society
We are committed to genuine dialogue and respectful engagement with governments and civil society.