The business case for environment, social and governance criteria

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The business case for environment, social and governance criteria - ESG performance presents an opportunity for involving communities in the decision-making process and reducing costs that might emerge down the line from litigation and fines

, an Australian mining company, Mineral Commodities Ltd, showed interest in mining titanium ore and other heavy minerals. The community of Xolobeni has resisted the proposed mining activities for almost 15 years and the Pretoria high court ruled in September 2020 that the communities have a right to see application licences and must be thoroughly consulted in the process.

This case was brought to the UK supreme court to hold the parent company, RDS, directly responsible and accountable for the actions of its subsidiary in the Niger Delta. The effect of the oil spills and water pollution caused substantial environmental damage that resulted in unsafe water for drinking, fishing, agriculture and recreation.

 

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