For Anglo American, society is an inclusive concept. It embraces
our workforce, the communities in which they live, the citizens of
host countries and the implications of what we do for the wider
population for generations to come.
Representatives from Anglo American and the NGO, CARE Brazil, meet with a local community close to the Barro Alto mine to discuss a rural development programmeThe communities where we operate are crucial to Anglo American's
success; they provide and house our employees, and are often a
valuable part of our supply chain. At the same time, we are often
vital to their growing prosperity. Mutual dependence makes it only
natural that we want to make positive and enduring contributions to
our hosts. Being a good neighbour is good business.
But what does being a good neighbour mean when you're an
organisation the size of Anglo American?
For us, it involves using our skills and resources at local,
national and international levels to support the sustainable
development outcomes and capacities of host communities.
At the local level, that can involve initiatives like helping
nearby businesses to develop through training, social investment
and capacity building. Sometimes, these neighbours become our
suppliers as well.
Global leaders
Nationally and internationally, we're among the leaders in our
industry to improve host countries' local economies. For example,
supply chain opportunities and development schemes help to maximise
the local benefits of our operations. But our efforts also go
beyond that. By identifying and working with key stakeholders,
we're creating new, more accountable ways to improve the lives of
local people – now and for years to come.
To do all of this more effectively, Anglo American has developed
a unique process, the
Socio-Economic
Assessment Toolbox (SEAT).