Provides context on the tools' origins and a high-level overview of DEI in the mining industry.
Tools for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5 December 2024
The Tools for DEI provide companies with practical resources to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace. They offer industry-specific insights to enhance safety, employee well-being, and inclusivity, while supporting efforts to address underrepresentation and promote minority inclusion.
- Research clearly shows that equitable participation at all levels drives improved performance, creativity, innovation, and profit. A diverse workforce affords fair treatment to all and ensures people from all backgrounds are valued and have opportunities to thrive.
- As an industry we have a duty to eradicate discrimination, harassment, and assault of any kind in our workplaces, and improve the experiences of all workers. There will be significant consequence for the industry if we fail.
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To support mining companies embed DEI policies and practices into their strategies and operations, ICMM has developed six practical tools. These resources provide guidance on:
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Underpinning this work is a DEI roadmap which outlines the steps already taken by ICMM and its members, sets out future milestones towards achieving our DEI aspirations and aims to inspire other companies to also take positive DEI action.
Individual tools
Strategy Development and Governance Tool
Assists mining companies in establishing comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies and governance mechanisms.
Inclusive Workplace Design Tool
Provides an overview of workplace design, and recommendations to enhance safety, productivity, and employee well-being while fostering a culture of inclusivity within the mining sector.
Psychosocial and Psychological Safety Checklist
Provides checklists, consisting of leading practice and practitioner insights regarding psychosocial and psychological safety, that support members in creating and maintaining mining operations that prioritise and enable diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DEI Maturity Matrix
Provides a structured framework for assessing performance, identifying areas for improvement and taking action to improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion maturity.
Regional and Local Nuances Tool
Explores regions by continent, deep diving into their respective political, cultural, and economic contexts, offering opportunities for companies to optimise their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies and programmes to suit the context.
Inclusive Language Guide
Supports companies, leaders and employees to navigate inclusive communication in the workplace and beyond.
