The sustainability of our business will be a result of our ability to provide economic benefits to our shareholders, our customers and the communities in which we operate; while not harming our people, our neighbours or the environment.
We contribute to sustainable development by producing valuable metals to meet society’s needs. We also increasingly contribute to the recycling of metals, particularly zinc and lead, from secondary sources.
Our approach to business sustainability is a holistic one and this is recognised in the Nyrstar Way and our Code of Business Conduct, and encompasses our approach to Corporate Social Responsibility, Safety, Health and the Environment.
Sustainability Impacts, Risks and Opportunities
Our key sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities are:
Creating value by continually reviewing our portfolio of assets, improving returns from existing assets and seeking to grow the business.
Ensuring that our activities do not adversely affect the health and safety of people that work at and live close to our operating sites.
Minimising the impact our production sites have on the local environment by improving current performance and addressing legacy issues.
Improving our natural resource efficiency, including the use of raw materials, water and energy.