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Rio Tinto Sponsors 2010 Human Rights Medal
12/13/2010 - Rio Tinto was the sponsor of the 2010 Human Rights Medal awarded in Sydney to coincide with International Human Rights Day. The medal—awarded by the Australian Human Rights Commission—recognizes the outstanding contributions by an individual for the protection and promotion of human rights, social justices, and equality in Australia.
Rio Tinto was the sponsor of the 2010 Human Rights Medal awarded in Sydney to coincide with International Human Rights Day.
The Human Rights Medal—awarded by the Australian Human Rights Commission—recognizes the outstanding contributions by an individual for the protection and promotion of human rights, social justices, and equality in Australia.
"Rio Tinto supports the dignity, wellbeing, and rights of our stakeholders. Our work with communities and employees already contributes to human rights and we comply as a matter of course with the laws where we operate,” said Rio Tinto Managing Director Australia, David Peever. “In 2000, we became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and 10 years on we remain committed to its principles, which include human rights."
Catherine Branson QC, Australian Human Rights Commission President, said: "Rio Tinto's sponsorship of the 2010 Human Rights Medal is a demonstration of the company's commitment to raising awareness and standards of human rights across Australia. We are very grateful for the support of Rio Tinto."
Rio Tinto says it adopts a partnership approach to address social and environmental issues, working with various groups and organizations to better understand issues in the community. The company negotiates formal, binding agreements and funding partnerships with the communities in which it operates.
"We recognize that our work has an impact on the communities where we operate, and so our operations are required to build enduring, mutually beneficial partnerships within their communities," Peever added.
The Australian Human Rights Commission has celebrated the achievements of individuals and communities in the field of human rights through the annual awards hosted since 1987.
Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the U.K., combining Rio Tinto plc, a London and NYSE listed company, and Rio Tinto Ltd., which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminum, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc), and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe, and southern Africa.
