on Economic, Social
Organisation’s.”42
and
Cultural
Rights);
the
International
Labour
“As part of our commitment to respect human rights and to a comprehensive
approach, we will also undertake appropriate due diligence throughout the lifecycle
of mining operations. Where we have caused or contributed to adverse human rights
impacts, we will contribute to their remediation as appropriate. We will inform and
engage appropriately with affected and potentially affected persons on risks, impacts
and management measures and keep them involved in monitoring performance.”43
“At the same time, we recognise that to be a positive catalyst for development we
must proactively manage the potential adverse impacts our activities can have at the
local level. Without exception, we will respect and protect the human rights,
livelihoods, culture, beliefs and heritage of our host countries and communities.”44
Apache Corporation
Statements on Climate Change
“Changes to existing regulations related to emissions and the impact of any changes
in climate could adversely impact our business.
Certain countries where we operate, including the United Kingdom, either tax or
assess some form of greenhouse gas (GHG) related fees on our operations. Exposure
has not been material to date, although a change in existing regulations could
adversely affect our cash flows and results of operations.”45
“In the event the predictions for rising temperatures and sea levels suggested by
reports of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change do
transpire, we do not believe those events by themselves are likely to impact our
assets or operations. However, any increase in severe weather could have a material
adverse effect on our assets and operations.”46
“Negative public perception regarding us and/or our industry resulting from, among
other things, concerns raised by advocacy groups about hydraulic fracturing, waste
disposal, oil spills, and explosions of natural gas transmission lines may lead to
increased regulatory scrutiny, which may, in turn, lead to new state and federal safety
and environmental laws, regulations, guidelines, and enforcement interpretations.
These actions may cause operational delays or restrictions, increased operating costs,
additional regulatory burdens, and increased risk of litigation . . . . Negative public
Anglo American plc, Group Human Rights Version 2 (2018), p. 4, available at
https://www.angloamerican.com/~/media/Files/A/Anglo-American-PLC-V2/documents/approach-andpolicies/social/hr-policy-document-english.pdf (last accessed on 12 September 2019).
43 Id.
44 Anglo American plc (November 2014), Social Way Version 2, p. 3, available at
https://www.angloamerican.com/~/media/Files/A/Anglo-American-PLC-V2/documents/approach-andpolicies/social/aa-social-way-singles-v2.pdf (last accessed on 12 September 2019).
45 Apache Corp. (2018), Annual Report, p. 21, available at http://investor.apachecorp.com/static-files/57bb10ab4df8-4164-9b59-3f9c5ff68f05 (last accessed on 12 September 2019).
46 Id.
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