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Mining sector puts energy into ESG, but lacks focus on gender and diversity

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Its one of the key findings from a survey of global mining sector decision-makers published today by mining executive search and recruitment consultants, Stratum International , and independent ESG accreditors, Digbee .

Key Points: 
  • Its one of the key findings from a survey of global mining sector decision-makers published today by mining executive search and recruitment consultants, Stratum International , and independent ESG accreditors, Digbee .
  • Tackling climate change and biodiversity loss come lower on the list of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors for many mining businesses, according to the new report.
  • And theres a concerning lack of focus on gender and diversity for a sector which needs to change the perception that mining is a male-only environment.
  • The issue is deemed the least important social priority for mining companies over the next two years.