Environment & community

AngloGold Ashanti’s Environment and Community Values
We respect the environment	We want the communities and societies in which we operate to be better off for AngloGold Ashanti having been there

To achieve these values we will:

• comply with all applicable laws, regulations and other requirements.
• communicate and consult on our activities throughout the lifecycle of our operations and make this policy available to the public.
• manage efficiently and safely the resources under our stewardship and respect the values, traditions and cultures of the local and indigenous communities in which we operate.
• contribute to biodiversity protection in our areas of operation.
• work to prevent pollution and minimise waste from our activities.
• mitigate our greenhouse gas footprint and climate change risks.
• acquire and use land in a way which promotes the broadest possible consensus among interested people.
• avoid resettlement to the extent feasible and minimize and mitigate its adverse environmental, social, cultural and economic impacts.
• undertake initiatives in partnership with the societies in which we operate with the aim of contributing to a sustainable future for host communities.
• ensure financial resources are available to meet our closure obligations.
• establish, maintain, continually improve and audit management systems to identify, monitor and control the environmental and community aspects of our activities.
• ensure that our employees and contractors are aware of this policy as well as their relevant responsibilities.