Sundaymail Editor
Zimplats is committed to effective social development. The company’s vision in this regard is to contribute towards the creation of sustainable livelihoods through self-sustaining and inclusive host communities by 2030.
The creation of shared value for all its stakeholders is a guiding principle for how Zimplats does business.
The company’s success is intrinsically linked to the extent to which it creates value for its stakeholders, upholding the values of respect, care and deliver.
Equally driven by these values Zimplats is committed to proactive engagement of all its stakeholders to unlock value creating relationships.
Protecting the environment
Zimplats recognises and acknowledges that mining and processing operations have a potential to adversely impact the immediate and indeed the global environment in which we operate.
It takes a risk-based management approach that actively seeks to avoid, minimise, and mitigate negative environmental impacts throughout its operations and in all its processes.
Zimplats subscribes to the principle of sustainable development which states that any development must meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The company has an environmental management system (EMS) built on the ISO 14001:2015 framework.
The framework is designed to facilitate the attainment of the following objectives:
Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and other non-statutory requirements
Promoting responsible water stewardship by minimising water use and water pollution
Responding to climate change risks and opportunities and promoting responsible energy management
Minimising negative impacts on air quality
Managing and minimising waste streams
- Promoting responsible land management and bio-diversity practices Zimplats strives to integrate environmental management into all aspects of the business with the aim of achieving sustainable world class environmental performance.
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