First Quantum is committed to sustainable development through economically viable investments, technically appropriate operations, environmentally sound practices, and socially responsible actions. This is achieved by:
- Implementing sound corporate governance practices
- Operating in a responsible manner towards employees through fair and equitable practices managed with a well-developed and implemented HR system
- Caring for the well-being of our employees by implementing Health and Safety management systems based on the OHSAS/BSI 18001 Standard
- Minimizing environmental impacts through implementation of an ISO 14001-based environmental management system
- Reducing negative health impacts through community development and HIV/Aids programs
- Preventing and reducing health-related impacts related to First Quantum’s activities by managing environmental risks at source
- Monitoring and regulating security contractors employed by the Company’s operations to ensure that human rights principles are upheld
- Transparent reporting on operations and activities
- Synergy of Environmental, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Community Development and Security Systems to enhance our CSR programs
CSR Focus Areas
We focus our corporate social responsibility (CSR) program in five key areas:
- Governance – upholding sound corporate governance practices and regularly reviewing them for appropriateness
- Economics – contributing economically to our host communities
- Environment – operating in an environmentally sound manner and protecting the long-term health of our host communities
- Social – improving the quality of life of our employees, their families and their immediate communities
- Labour – developing a safety management system that is practicable and straightforward to achieve the objective of zero fatalities and reduce risk
External Codes and Initiatives
Externally developed charters and sets of principles guide our CSR goals and strategy. In addition to complying with the national laws of our host countries, we voluntarily subscribe to the following charters and principles: