International Council of Mining and Metals
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The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is an international organisation dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry which brings together 27 mining and metals companies and over 30 regional and commodities associations. Every ICMM member company adheres to ten principles and eight position statements on issues relating to sustainable development. Its vision is predicated on the belief that mining and metals is a respected industry, trusted to operate responsibly and contribute to sustainable development.
In collaboration with others, ICMM's mission is to strengthen the social and environmental performance of the mining and metals industry and build recognition of its contribution to local communities and society at large.
ICMM has five values that guide its work and how it interacts with others:
- Care for the safety, health and well-being of workers, contractors, communities and consumers.
- Respect for people, the environment and the values of host societies.
- Integrity in dealings with employees, communities, governments and others.
- Accountable to do what it says it will do and uphold its commitments.
- Collaborate as a preferred means of working with others in an open, transparent and inclusive manner.
Strategy 2019–2021
The three-year strategy and action plan outlines the key themes and areas which underpin the priorities of ICMM and its members, enabling the organisations to collectively support the mining and metals industry to raise standards and improve performance. ICMM delivers programmes and activities which address environmental stewardship, the role of mining and metals in society and human wellbeing. The organisation adopts a collaborative approach with its members and key external stakeholders to promote positive engagement with local communities, build and maintain trust in the mining and metals industry and catalyse social and economic development.
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.