VISION

Konkola Copper Mines plc aims to be a world leading copper and cobalt producer. It is our objective to provide attractive returns to our shareholders in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

Konkola Copper Mines will uphold the values of good corporate citizenship and seek to contribute to the wider economic, social and environmental well being of Zambia.

We are committed to the principles of sustainable development – for us it means “development that meets the need of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” It is fundamental for the development of the company and the community that the tenets of sustainable development and occupational health are upheld.

This policy addresses the core challenges of safety, health and the environment that we face as part of global business.

*”Our common Future” Brundtland
Report 1987
AIMS

In order to give practical expression to our vision and to measure our progress, we have the following aims:

Safety

• Prevent work-related injuries of employees and contractors
• Benchmark our Safety Management System against international standards

Occupational Health

• Identify, eliminate or control health risks in the workplace and the environment
• Benchmark our operations against international standards with regard to the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of disability and impairment which may arise in the course of an employee or contractors work

Environment

• Conserve environmental resources
• Prevent or minimize adverse impacts arising from our operations
• Demonstrate active stewardship of land and biodiversity
• Promote good relationships with and enhance the capacities of the local communities of which we are part
• Respect people’s culture and heritage