Ross Beaty, Chairman, March 2019: “A good company rewards its shareholders. A great company also looks after its employees, contractors, the environment, and the communities and countries where it works.”
Maryse Bélanger, ESG Committee Chair, May 2020: “The rationale for a sustainability strategy and action plan moves beyond the ethical and social context to one that is about good business decisions.”
We are pleased to release our first ESG report! This report outlines our commitments to responsible mining. It reflects our focus on strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and our commitment to transparent disclosure so that all stakeholders are aware of our annual targets, performance and management approach regarding the material aspects of our business. This report discusses our ESG targets, performance and initiatives for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020 as well as targets and objectives going forward.
After you read this report and explore additional responsible mining disclosure on our website, we invite your suggestions for ways Equinox Gold can improve both its ESG performance and disclosure. As stakeholders of Equinox Gold, we want you to be proud of what we’ve achieved and excited to be part of our future. Your opinions are important, and we welcome your feedback. You can reach the team by email at ir@equinoxgold.com.
Equinox Gold’s approach to project development and operations is based on the philosophy that strong financial, social and environmental performance are all equally important to the company’s success. Equinox Gold is committed to upholding best practice international environmental, safety and social standards while delivering the financial growth our shareholders expect. These commitments guide every decision we make, whether at our operations, at an exploration site or around the boardroom table. The leadership team is aligned on its mission to build and operate a leading gold mining company with a reputation for excellence in responsible exploration, mining and financial management.
Equinox Gold believes that mining projects should breathe new life into communities and bring significant economic benefits and social development opportunities that endure well beyond the project’s life. Equinox Gold is one of the World Gold Council members highlighted in this recent report about how gold mining contributes to economic advancement and improves livelihoods at a global, national and community level.
Download the World Gold Council’s report here or view the report summary and other World Gold Council research here.
Equinox Gold is growing quickly, and our governance, policies and disclosures are growing with us. We undertook a number of important sustainability initiatives during 2020 including:
Equinox Gold’s 2020 ESG targets reflect our focus on health and safety, environmental protection, community engagement, and strong corporate governance. A summary of Equinox Gold’s management approach and strategies to achieve its responsible mining objectives, progress during 2020 and next steps for 2021 can be found in our Responsible Mining: Commitments & Performance document.
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