As a leading supplier to the mining industry, we can contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by helping our customers in these two environmentally intensive industries reduce their environmental footprints.
12.4 By 2030, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment.
13.2 Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning.
7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
6.3 By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally.
6.4 By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity.
We have built our MissionZero programme on specific SDGs in which we have significant value chain impacts:
Faster development and adoption of more sustainable solutions in mining is urgently needed as both sectors play a crucial role in the transition towards a low-carbon society. Many solutions are already available - but work is needed to ensure the right pathway for decarbonisation. Our MissionZero programme aims to deliver these solutions in partnership with our customers and other key stakeholders.