The industry accepts that its operations have the potential to impact upon the environment in a number of ways.

The great challenge for operators is, therefore, to manage the negatives while also making the most of the potential to contribute positively in areas such as land restoration and biodiversity and geodiversity.

The investment in environmental protection is substantial. Likewise, forward-thinking companies have recognised the need to achieve accreditation to the highest national and international environmental management standards.

The following chapters describe our work under the pillar of social progress:

• Natural environment
• Restoration
• Biodiversity and geodiversity
• Transport