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Resource efficiency
We manage environmental risk through efficient use of energy, water and natural resources.
Environmental, Social & Governance
Responsible Mining, by Design
Sustainability is not an addendum to how Ritluka operates, it is a core business principle embedded in our operational planning, service delivery and management decision making. We accept full accountability for the environmental, social and governance impacts of our operations and are committed to preventing harm to people, communities and the environment across the full mine life cycle, from exploration through to closure and post closure.
Aligned with Recognised International Standards
Aligned with Recognised International Standards
Our ESG framework is aligned with national legislation, licence conditions and recognised international standards, including the IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability, IFRS S1 and S2, ILO Conventions, OECD Due Diligence Guidance, GRI Standards, ISO 14001, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Where legal, regulatory, client or financing requirements are more stringent, those requirements take precedence.
Environmental Stewardship
Environmental Stewardship
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Water stewardship
We apply responsible water stewardship in water stressed areas across our operations.
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Waste and hazardous materials
We maintain disciplined management of waste, hazardous materials and tailings in line with recognised international practice.
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Land use, rehabilitation and climate risk
Our approach extends to responsible land use, rehabilitation, closure planning and consideration of climate related risks across our operations.
How We Manage Risk
How We Manage Risk
We identify, assess and manage ESG risk in a structured, risk based manner across the full project and service life cycle, applying the mitigation hierarchy of avoid, minimise, mitigate, compensate or offset where relevant. Risk controls are integrated directly into our operational planning and management systems, not treated as a separate compliance exercise.
Reporting & Transparency
Reporting & Transparency
We monitor and document our sustainability performance through defined indicators, periodic audits and management reviews, and report outcomes to clients, regulators, financiers and other stakeholders as required. This policy is reviewed periodically to remain aligned with evolving regulation, international standards and our business activities.
Applied Across Our Business
Applied Across Our Business
Ritluka's Sustainability Policy applies to every employee, contractor, supplier and business partner acting on our behalf, and is incorporated into our contractual arrangements to ensure our clients' ESG and financing requirements are met at every site.