Our comprehensive set of policies, standards and principles helps us to manage and mitigate risks, as well as ensure that we uphold the commitments we make to our stakeholders and work towards a common set of ambitions.
We also need to be cognisant of, and advocate for, evolving international mining best practice – which may well go beyond legal-compliance requirements. Sustainability is at the heart of Anglo American, and our governance structures are set up to support us in our progress.
The role of the Anglo American Board of directors is to promote and safeguard the long term success of the business, while considering the interests of its various stakeholders.
The Board comprises directors: the chairman, executive directors and independent non executive directors. Four standing committees – the Sustainability, Audit, Nomination and Remuneration committees – are designated to take on certain responsibilities on the Board’s behalf.
The Sustainability Committee holds accountability for overseeing how Anglo American manages its most material sustainability issues.