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Good Citizenshp Bsnsprincpls
Our Business
Principles
Anglo American plc and its subsidiaries have an established tradition
of community involvement and social investment. We have always
seen the objectives of seeking to provide superior returns to our
shareholders and shouldering our share of social and environmental
responsibilities as complementary.
‘Good Citizenship’ sets out the values and standards which guide us
in the conduct of our businesses. Whilst we operate in many countries
and in widely differing conditions, our values and principles have
universal application. This document supersedes the Codes of Ethics,
observed over many years, by our predecessor companies.
March 2007
Our primary responsibility is The following considerations guide our dealings with
stakeholders:
to our investors. We will seek
to maximise shareholder value Investors
We will ensure full compliance with relevant laws and
over time. We believe that this rules. We are committed to good corporate governance,
transparency and fair dealing.
is best achieved through an
intelligent regard for the interests Employees
We aim to attract and retain the services of the most
of other stakeholders including appropriately skilled individuals. We are committed
to treating employees at all levels with respect and
our employees, the communities consideration, to investing in their development and
associated with our operations, to ensuring that their careers are not constrained by
discrimination or other arbitrary barriers to advancement.
our customers and business We will seek to maintain a regular two-way flow of
partners. A reputation for integrity information with employees to maximise their identification
with, and ability to contribute to, our business.
and responsible behaviour
Communities
will underpin our commercial We aim to promote strong relationships with, and enhance
performance through motivating the capacities of, the communities of which we are a
part. We will seek regular engagement about issues which
employees and building trust and may affect them. Our support for community projects
will reflect the priorities of local people, sustainability
goodwill in the wider world. and cost effectiveness. We will increasingly seek to
assess the contribution our operations make to local
social and economic development and to report upon it.
Governmental bodies
We respect the laws of host countries whilst seeking to
observe, within our operations, the universal standards
promulgated by leading intergovernmental organisations.
We aim to be seen as socially responsible and an
investor of choice.
Non-governmental organisations
We aim for constructive relations with relevant
non-governmental organisations. Their input may lead
to better practices and increase our understanding of
our host communities.
We recognise the right of our employees to freedom Senior executives and line management are accountable
of association. for safety, health and environmental issues and for the
allocation of adequate financial and human resources
We will operate fair and appropriate means for the within their operations to address these matters. We will
determination of terms of conditions of employment. work to keep health, safety and environmental matters
We will provide appropriate procedures for the protection at the forefront of workplace concerns and will report on
of workplace rights and our employees’ interests. progress against our policies and objectives.
We will provide employees with opportunities to enhance We recognise the human tragedy caused by the HIV/AIDS
their skills and capabilities, enabling them to develop epidemic, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. We have
fulfilling careers and to maximise their contribution to a clear policy for addressing HIV/AIDS in the workplace
our business. and are committed to a comprehensive prevention
strategy, linked to programmes of care for those with
HIV/AIDS. We will strive to eliminate any stigma or
unfair discrimination on the basis of real or perceived HIV
status.
Anglo American
44 Main Street
Johannesburg 2001
South Africa
Tel: 27 11 638 3870
Fax: 27 11 638 2440