ICMM Mining Principles (2024 Update)
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Mining Principles establish environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations for the responsible mining and metals industry. ICMM members (29 major mining and metals companies and 36 associations) commit to implementing the Mining Principles across their operations. The 2024 update includes 10 principles covering governance, human rights, health and safety, environment, social performance, and stakeholder engagement. Independently validated through ICMM's Validation Framework. Performance expectations and position statements provide detailed requirements.
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Framework Domains (4)
Governance and Ethics
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ICMM-P1 | Ethical Business |
| ICMM-P2 | Decision Making |
Health, Safety and Environment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ICMM-P5 | Health and Safety |
| ICMM-P6 | Environmental Performance |
| ICMM-P7 | Conservation of Biodiversity |
Human Rights and Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ICMM-P3 | Human Rights |
| ICMM-P4 | Risk Management |
Responsible Production and Social Performance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ICMM-P10 | Stakeholder Engagement |
| ICMM-P8 | Responsible Production |
| ICMM-P9 | Social Performance |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICMM Mining Principles (2024 Update)?
ICMM Mining Principles (2024 Update) is a compliance framework from International (ICMM) with 4 domains and 10 controls. The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Mining Principles establish environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations for the responsible mining and metals industry. ICMM members (29 major mining and metals companies and 36 associations) commit to implementing the Mining Principles across their operations. The 2024 update includes 10 principles covering governance, human rights, health and safety, environment, social performance, and stakeholder engagement. Independently validated through ICMM's Validation Framework. Performance expectations and position statements provide detailed requirements. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ICMM Mining Principles (2024 Update) have?
ICMM Mining Principles (2024 Update) has 10 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Health, Safety and Environment (3 controls), Responsible Production and Social Performance (3 controls), Governance and Ethics (2 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ICMM Mining Principles (2024 Update) map to?
ICMM Mining Principles (2024 Update) maps to 258 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are SASB Standards (ISSB Integrated) (50% coverage), SASB Standards (50% coverage), EU Taxonomy Regulation (40% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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