Though providing strong returns for our shareholders remains our prime objective, we do not believe that these can or should be achieved at the expense of social, environmental and moral considerations. Indeed, a long-term business such as ours will only thrive if it also takes into account the needs of other stakeholders such as governments, employees, suppliers, communities and customers.
As a good corporate citizen, Anglo American respects the dignity and the human rights of individuals and the communities that host our operations. We are also committed to making a lasting contribution to the economic, social and educational well-being of these communities.
A good corporate citizen is, by definition, a good employer as well. Which is why we universally support fair labour practices and promote workplace safety and equality wherever we operate.
As citizens of the world as well as the host communities in which we work, Anglo American recognises the need for careful environmental stewardship. To that end we are fully committed to minimising the impact of our operations and ensuring that they produce a legacy that will be welcomed by generations to come.
