Driving responsible exploration, sustainability and climate leadership

Mining companies are setting ambitious targets for emissions reductions, diversity, and water usage, with board oversight being crucial for meeting these goals and identifying new value streams. Applying a sustainability lens to all decisions from project inception and embedding sustainability into business plans can create significant opportunities. Boards must oversee resource allocation for ESG data collection to support compliance and strategic development while preparing for increasing regulatory expectations related to climate governance. Investing in decarbonization efforts and learning from other sectors can help mining companies advance in sustainability, with diverse perspectives and lifelong learning being essential for board effectiveness.