The Hidden ESG Risks That Derail Mining Projects

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ESG risk rarely shows up as “ESG risk” on a project dashboard. It shows up as: – approvals delayed – community opposition escalating – procurement constraints – scope changes driven by compliance – reputational risk that becomes a delivery risk In mining, infrastructure and major capital projects, the ESG risks that derail delivery are often the ones teams assumed were “managed” because a policy exists. 1. Social licence is…

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Why Your Capital Project’s Sustainability Report Is Failing

You’ve invested months into your capital project’s sustainability report. The data is compiled, the consultants have been paid, and the document is polished and ready for stakeholders.  Monique Chelin identifies an uncomfortable truth: if your report doesn’t clearly define the sustainability risks and opportunities specific to your project, it’s not delivering value. Worse, it may be undermining your credibility with investors, regulators, and the communities you’re trying to engage….

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Sustainable Project Management

GREEN PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSES The PRiSM™ Green Project Management Training Courses are developed by GPM® Global to enable individuals and organisations effectively address the key areas of sustainability as integrated into the traditional core project phases, and to integrate project processes with sustainability initiatives to achieve business objectives while decreasing negative environmental impact. ‘Green Project Management®’ is the methodology developed by GPM® Global, integrating sustainability with project management;…

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Infrastructure Sustainability

Infrastructure Sustainability – what is it? Infrastructure sustainability is about balancing triple bottom line trade-offs, and extends beyond just addressing ecological concerns. However, it is “not simply a matter of trading off positive impacts in one area against negative impacts in another. A successful development builds on the three pillars and achieves economic success, social benefit and high environmental quality together”. The Royal Academy of Engineering (2005) Engineering for…

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