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Sustainability schemes for mineral resources: a comparative overview

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Research report

Published 2017 by Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe. Authored by Kickler, K. and Dr. Franken, G.

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Sustainability Approaches:

Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Sustainability Issues:

Child rights and wellbeing
Rights of indigenous peoples and local communities
Wages and workers' rights

Outcomes of Interest:

Child labor
Land rights

Specific Themes:

Workers

Sectors:

Jewelry
Mining

Products:

Diamonds
Gold
Natural stones
+ 2

Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 - Responsible Production and Consumption
Region/Country:

Geographies:

Global

Summary

This report looked at 19 schemes, which were created to improve social, environmental and economic issues in the mining sector. This report was conducted in order to come out with a comprehensive overview and make suggestions for harmonization. The report researched the 19 schemes according to their coverage, management approach and practices and the issues represented and addressed in the schemes. The report finds that for example that environmental issues like energy, water and material use are not addressed in most of the schemes. The report suggests to work towards harmonization of the standards used by the schemes, also to improve incentive and assurance mechanisms and being more consistent when it comes to outcomes and impacts. A harmonization would enhance understanding, improve credibility and the uptake of standards.

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Sustainability schemes for mineral resources: a comparative overview

Descriptive information
Research report

Published 2017 by Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe. Authored by Kickler, K. and Dr. Franken, G.

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