Does the company disclose a policy that describes the company's efforts to ensure that its value chain is environmentally friendly or is consistent with promoting sustainable development?
YES. The Company's environment friendly value-chain is disclosed and posted in the website.
Our sustainability is embedded in the way we conduct our business. In generating positive social and economic value for our stakeholders, we make sure that our procedures and practices are environmental-friendly.
To contribute to the overall sustainability of the physical environment where we operate, we comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. We also reduce our environmental footprint through energy conservation, responsible water use, recycling, among others.
We also reduce our environmental footprint through energy conservation, responsible water use, recycling, among others.
Our engagement in support to environmentally friendly value chain is done through:
1. Environment preservation and rehabilitation such as:
a. reforestation and afforestation in the areas where our mining businesses operate
b. tree-planting programs in the areas of our relevant stakeholders
c. marine rehabilitation
d. protecting the watershed and coastal areas
e. participating in government’s greening programs
f. educating stakeholders in environmental responsibilities and sustainability developments
2. Energy and water conservation
3. Recycling
4. Health, safety and sanitation programs
5. Compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations
6. Promote environmental awareness
7. Partnerships with non-government organizations in implementing the environmental protection and sustainable development programs
References:
1. Website- Corporate Governance/Company Policies/ Amended Environmentally friendly value-chain policy
2. PSE EDGE Disclosure -March 10, 2016
3. 2015 Consolidated Changes to the Annual Corporate Governance Report