1. Objectives

• Reduce energy consumption: Minimise energy consumption through efficient use of resources.

• Reduce waste: Minimise waste generation and promote recycling.

• Reduce water consumption: Minimise water consumption through efficient use of resources.

• Promote sustainable practices: Encourage sustainable practices among employees, clients, and stakeholders.
  - Ensure compliance with Ghana EPA Act 490 and Minerals and mining act, 2006.
  - Promote biodiversity conservation and land restoration initiatives.
   

2. Strategies

• Energy efficiency: Implement energy-efficient lighting, heating, and cooling systems.

• Waste reduction and recycling: Implement recycling programs and reduce paper usage.

• Water conservation: Implement water-saving measures, such as low-flow fixtures.

• Sustainable procurement: Promote sustainable procurement practices, such as purchasing environmentally friendly products.

• Employee engagement: Educate and engage employees on environmental sustainability and promote environmentally friendly behaviors.
  - Integrate climate resilience strategies into operational planning.
  - Support sustainable livelihood programs for impacted communities.
  - Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
   

3. Actions

• Conduct regular environmental audits: Monitor and assess our environmental performance.

• Develop and implement environmental procedures: Establish procedures for managing environmental impacts.

• Provide training and education: Provide regular training and education to employees on environmental sustainability.

• Encourage sustainable commuting: Encourage employees to use public transportation, carpool, or bike to work.
  - Develop site-specific environmental baseline studies prior to project commencement.
  - Collaborate with local communities and stakeholders in environmental monitoring.
  - Design an environmental incident management and reporting protocol.
   

4. Monitoring and Review

• Regular monitoring: Monitor our environmental performance regularly.

• Annual review: Review our Environmental Management Plan annually to ensure it remains effective.

• Continuous improvement: Continuously identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes.
  - Submit environmental management plan updates to epa ghana every three years.
  - Track key performance indicators (kpis) linked to energy, water, waste, and biodiversity.
   

5. ESG Considerations

• Environmental impact: Consider the environmental impact of our operations and strive to minimise harm.

• Social responsibility: Consider the social implications of our environmental practices and strive to promote positive outcomes.
  - Governance: establish internal esg compliance monitoring and audit team.
  - Align with anglogold ashanti environmental and sustainability standards where applicable.
   

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​​​​​Policy Signed By ______________________________________________

Date _____________________________________________

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