ENVIRONMENTAL
SOCIAL
EMPLOYEES
FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL
GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS
Social
The Group’s purpose “Unearthing unique possibilities”, is directly underpinned by three key priorities; extracting maximum value from operations, preparing for our future and working responsibly and maintaining our social licence to operate.
Our social licence to operate depends on regular engagement with government and local communities, as well as financial and practical support, to address challenges with mutually beneficial and sustainable solutions. As responsible operators and social partners in our host countries, we endeavour to maintain healthy and constructive relationships with governments and our PACs.
As mining life is finite, we need to establish CSI projects that continue to create value in our absence.
Our 2021 performance in numbers
Employees
Our primary objective is safeguarding the health and safety of our employees, their families and surrounding communities – everyone should work and live in a safe environment every day.
We promote equality, diversity and professional development for employees at every business level with attention to their physical and psychological well-being.
Our 2021 performance in numbers
Financial and operational
Our holistic approach to business performance integrates our sustainability principles and daily activities to uphold our social licence to operate, generate fair returns for our shareholders and sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
Our 2021 performance in numbers
Governance and ethics
Our commitment to governance and ethics excellence ensures that good corporate citizenship permeates the business. We understand that the value of our exquisite diamonds is determined by the way we mine. We therefore produce and distribute rough and polished diamonds according to the highest ethical and legal standards.
Our 2021 performance in numbers
Environmental
Our commitment to responsible environmental stewardship and the UN SDGs compels us to better understand and manage our impact on the natural environment, mitigating climate change and other environmental risks, so that we leave a positive legacy for future generations.
Our 2021 performance in numbers
Social
The Group’s purpose “Unearthing unique possibilities”, is directly underpinned by three key priorities; extracting maximum value from operations, preparing for our future and working responsibly and maintaining our social licence to operate.
Our social licence to operate depends on regular engagement with government and local communities, as well as financial and practical support, to address challenges with mutually beneficial and sustainable solutions. As responsible operators and social partners in our host countries, we endeavour to maintain healthy and constructive relationships with governments and our PACs.
As mining life is finite, we need to establish CSI projects that continue to create value in our absence.
Our 2021 performance in numbers
Employees
Our primary objective is safeguarding the health and safety of our employees, their families and surrounding communities – everyone should work and live in a safe environment every day.
We promote equality, diversity and professional development for employees at every business level with attention to their physical and psychological well-being.
Our 2021 performance in numbers
Financial and operational
Our holistic approach to business performance integrates our sustainability principles and daily activities to uphold our social licence to operate, generate fair returns for our shareholders and sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
Our 2021 performance in numbers
Governance and ethics
Our commitment to governance and ethics excellence ensures that good corporate citizenship permeates the business. We understand that the value of our exquisite diamonds is determined by the way we mine. We therefore produce and distribute rough and polished diamonds according to the highest ethical and legal standards.
Our 2021 performance in numbers


A key strategic objective for the Group is to continuously identify opportunities to unlock value within our business. During 2021, we focused on continuous improvement opportunities to reduce mining-related costs and improve resource use efficiencies. At Letšeng, waste hauling distance is a major driver of both current and future mining costs and fossil fuel combustion-related greenhouse gas emissions.

At Gem Diamonds, we are committed to creating meaningful, and lasting change. We want to leave a positive legacy in the countries in which we operate through contributions to local economies, maximising local employment and procurement, as well as developing sustainable CSI projects. We take an integrated approach on how we achieve this, understanding how inextricably linked the issues of sustainability, society and the environment are.