| As a global independent precious metals company, Gold Fields Limited undertakes its activities in a manner that minimizes or eliminates negative impacts and maximizes positive impacts of an environmental or socio-economic nature. The company is committed to responsible stewardship of natural resources and the ecological environment for present and future generations.
To attain the overall vision, the company will strive to:
- Assess and meet the requirements of industry standards with respect to environmental
- management practices;
- Continually assess and improve environmental performance and implement processes, practices, materials or products that avoid, reduce or control pollution;
- Take cognisance of, and comply with, applicable environmental legislation, regulations and other requirements to which the organisation subscribes;
- Apply a transparent and constructive approach in our daily interactions with stakeholders;
- Minimise the use of consumptive resources and promote the reduction and recycling of waste products where possible;
- Integrate environmental management into management practices throughout the company;
- Exercise prudence with critical ecological resources, in particular where impacts are unknown or uncertain;
- Apply proven risk management methodologies; and
- Train and educate employees in environmental responsibilities.
Employees of Gold Fields, play a fundamental role in achieving these objectives by:
- Taking ownership of responsible environmental management programmes and initiatives;
- Reacting and adhering to the Group’s environmental policy and principles; and
- Integrating environmental concerns into everyday practice.
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