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Chairman's review
In this Q&A our Chairman, Harry Kenyon-Slaney shares his insight into the Group's sustainability perspective and commitment to governance excellence.
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Sustainability Committee Chairman's review
In this Q&A, Mike Brown, Gem Diamonds' Sustainability Committee Chairman, provides insight into the progress made with regard to the Group's sustainability objectives during the year.
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Discussing our operational context
In this review Clifford Elphick, Gem Diamonds' CEO, discusses the Group's sustainability perspective.
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Chief Operating Officer's review
In this Q&A, Brandon de Bruin, Gem Diamonds' Chief Operating Officer (COO), provides insight into the progress made concerning the Group's operational and sustainability objectives during the year.
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Case studies
Being an employer of choice, Ensuring long-term environmental well-being, Optimising positive social outcomes.
Our sustainability principles
Creating a safe and healthy working environment
Improving resource use efficiencies
Upholding Business Integrity
Prioritising environmental protection
Optimising socio-economic benefit
Prioritising the development and well-being of our employees
Creating a safe & healthy working environment
Gem Diamonds promotes a culture of zero harm and responsible care through effective risk management that prioritises our workforce.
Improving resource use efficiencies
Gem Diamonds is committed to continuously working towards minimising wasteful usage of the resources required to conduct business. Improving resource use efficiencies through innovation and capital efficiency will improve the long term sustainability of the organisation and protect non-renewable natural resources.
Upholding Business Integrity
Gem Diamonds is committed to meeting our responsibilities as an ethical and accountable organisation through a strong culture of corporate integrity and robust governance.
Prioritising environmental protection
Gem Diamonds is committed to minimising the impact our operations have on the natural environment by mitigating potential environmental impacts, responsibly managing natural resources and rehabilitating the environment at mine closure.
Optimising socio-economic benefit
We believe it is our moral obligation to contribute to the sustainable socio-economic growth of the areas in which we operate.
Prioritising the development and well-being of our employees.
Gem Diamonds aims to foster respectful and mutually beneficial relationships with our employees, by prioritising their development and well-being and the promotion of equality and diversity in our workforce.
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Our pillars overview
Financial and operational
Our pillars overview
Financial and operational
Related sustainability principles
- Prioritising the development and well-being of our employees
- Upholding business integrity
- Optimising socio-economic benefit
- Improving resource use efficiencies
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US$190 million in revenue
(2019: US$182 million). -
US$53 million underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)
(2019: US$41 million underlying pre-exceptional EBITDA)
Related UN SDGs
GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS
Our pillars overview
Governance and Ethics
Related sustainability principles
- Creating a safe and healthy work environment
- Prioritising the development and well-being of our employees
- Optimising socio-economic benefit
- Prioritising environmental protection
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Every rough diamond recovered is certified through the Kimberley Process
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Fully compliant with all government regulations and relevant voluntary codes concerning product and service information labelling
Related UN SDGs
EMPLOYEES
Our pillars overview
Employees
Related sustainability principles
- Creating a safe and healthy working environment
- Prioritising the development and well-being of our employees
- Optimising socio-economic benefit
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One fatality
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One lost time injury (LTI)
(2019: seven)
Related UN SDGs
SOCIAL
Our pillars overview
Social
Related sustainability principles
- Prioritising environmental protection
- Optimising socio-economic benefit
- Prioritising the development and well-being of our employees
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US$ 0.08 million invested in COVID-19 community relief.
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US$ 0.3million invested in social projects
(2019: US$0.8 million)
Related UN SDGs
ENVIRONMENTAL
Our pillars overview
Environmental
Related sustainability principles
- Improving Resource Use Efficiencies
- Prioritising environmental protection
- Increasing community benefit
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Zero major environmental incidents for the 12th consecutive year
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Zero significant environmental incidents for the 7th consecutive year