Keeping it Simple: Innovations in Mobile Health Technology
When people hear the word “innovation” in health, they often think of the kinds of things that are newly developed in laboratories—things like machines and medicines that have the power to diagnose and treat health challenges. Those advancements are certainly important, but some of the most interesting innovations these days are about finding ways to […]
Anglo American's Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action: Thermal Coal – Supporting access to safe clean water in the local community
The Emalahleni project is an initiative managed by Anglo American’s Thermal Coal business unit in South Africa. Local communities around Thermal Coal locations often were unable to access piped potable water networks and consequently were reliant on unreliable alternative water sources. Based on these community priorities and needs, the project established a water treatment plant […]
Anglo American’s Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action: Thermal Coal – Supporting access to safe clean water in the local community
The Emalahleni project is an initiative managed by Anglo American’s Thermal Coal business unit in South Africa. Local communities around Thermal Coal locations often were unable to access piped potable water networks and consequently were reliant on unreliable alternative water sources. Based on these community priorities and needs, the project established a water treatment plant […]
Anglo American's Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action: Platinum – Leveraging infrastructure to address community needs
Anglo American’s Platinum business unit played a leading role in the establishment of the $18.5 million Lebalelo water supply scheme in South Africa. The pipeline carries water from the Olifants river to a series of new mines in the area. In order to provide reliable water supplies to local communities the pipeline has also been […]
Anglo American’s Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action: Platinum – Leveraging infrastructure to address community needs
Anglo American’s Platinum business unit played a leading role in the establishment of the $18.5 million Lebalelo water supply scheme in South Africa. The pipeline carries water from the Olifants river to a series of new mines in the area. In order to provide reliable water supplies to local communities the pipeline has also been […]
Anglo American's Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action: Copper – Using local procurement to benefit the business and local community
The Quellaveco copper project is located in the Asana River Valley in the Moquegua district of Peru, 1000 km South East of the capital, Lima. The Quellaveco project identified increased local procurement as an opportunity for the business to generate a more sustainable economic and social impact amongst local communities, whilst also strengthening its own […]
Anglo American’s Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action: Copper – Using local procurement to benefit the business and local community
The Quellaveco copper project is located in the Asana River Valley in the Moquegua district of Peru, 1000 km South East of the capital, Lima. The Quellaveco project identified increased local procurement as an opportunity for the business to generate a more sustainable economic and social impact amongst local communities, whilst also strengthening its own […]
Anglo American's Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action: Nickel – Local workforce development and community livelihood support
Barro Alto is a nickel mine and associated smelter located near the small town of Barro Alto in Brazil’s Goiás State. Since 2006, Anglo American has been supporting local training and capacity building, in partnership with local NGOs and government organisations, to enable local communities to obtain the skills required to be employable at the […]
Anglo American’s Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action: Nickel – Local workforce development and community livelihood support
Barro Alto is a nickel mine and associated smelter located near the small town of Barro Alto in Brazil’s Goiás State. Since 2006, Anglo American has been supporting local training and capacity building, in partnership with local NGOs and government organisations, to enable local communities to obtain the skills required to be employable at the […]
Anglo American’s Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action
Anglo American is one of Australia’s leading producers of metallurgical coal, with extensive operations in Queensland and New South Wales. Anglo American’s goal is to build a mutually beneficial relationship with the indigenous people in the areas in which it operates, underpinned by the principles of respect, understanding and trust. Recognising the distinctive cultures of […]
Anglo American’s Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action: Metallurgical Coal – Developing respectful, long-term relationships with indigenous people for mutual benefit
Anglo American is one of Australia’s leading producers of metallurgical coal, with extensive operations in Queensland and New South Wales. Anglo American’s goal is to build a mutually beneficial relationship with the indigenous people in the areas in which it operates, underpinned by the principles of respect, understanding and trust. Recognising the distinctive cultures of […]
Anglo American's Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action: Kumba Iron Ore – Establishing an effective grievance mechanism
Increasing iron ore output from Kumba’s Sishen mine and neighbouring mines owned by other companies in South Africa’s Northern Cape province prompted concerns about the local impact of increased mining activity on the nearby township of Dingleton. Kumba has been exploring the feasibility of resettling the community of Dingleton and the associated town infrastructure. SEAT […]
Anglo American’s Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action: Kumba Iron Ore – Establishing an effective grievance mechanism
Increasing iron ore output from Kumba’s Sishen mine and neighbouring mines owned by other companies in South Africa’s Northern Cape province prompted concerns about the local impact of increased mining activity on the nearby township of Dingleton. Kumba has been exploring the feasibility of resettling the community of Dingleton and the associated town infrastructure. SEAT […]
Anglo American's Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action: Iron Ore Brazil – Responding to community needs
The communities of Catuné Água Santa de Minas in Brazil have struggled for decades to receive healthy drinking water. While the infrastructure systems for delivering water to these communities are in place, the water that reaches them is not potable. Attempts to filter the water were not sufficient to eliminate micro-organisms that are harmful to […]
Anglo American’s Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox in Action: Iron Ore Brazil – Responding to community needs
The communities of Catuné Água Santa de Minas in Brazil have struggled for decades to receive healthy drinking water. While the infrastructure systems for delivering water to these communities are in place, the water that reaches them is not potable. Attempts to filter the water were not sufficient to eliminate micro-organisms that are harmful to […]
Igniting a Culture of Entrepreneurship – SAB Foundation
In 2010, the South African Breweries (SAB) implemented a black economic empowerment programme for the benefit of its employees, retailers and communities. SAB Zenzele was designed to be truly broad-based, distinctive and innovative, delivering real value to the three categories of beneficiaries, who play a significant part in the success of the organisation. In total […]
The business of sanitation – taking toilets to scale
Water & Sanitation Programme, iDE UK In a context where almost 40% of the population of the developing world – 2.5 billion people – lack access to improved sanitation facilities (WHO/UNICEF), there is in need of a practical and scalable solution that can stop one of the world’s biggest killers of children. Diaorrheal disease claims […]
Coffee Climate Crisis
We’re often reminded that climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face globally today. And yet sometimes we can get lost in the overwhelming scale of the problem. An incredible 75% of the world’s coffee is grown by smallholder farmers with tiny plots of land, and at Cafédirect we are seeing first hand […]
ANDE Celebrates its Third Anniversary
Last week, the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) celebrated its third anniversary. As often happens with milestones, for me it was a time to reflect. ANDE is a network of organizations that support small and growing businesses (SGBs) and entrepreneurship in developing and emerging markets. I was first exposed to this idea in the […]
Water Security and Improving Access to Safe Drinking Water
On Thursday last week (22 March), we at Diageo conducted a webcast presentation to our investor community on how being a sustainable and responsible company is critical in supporting, protecting and strengthening our reputation and driving long term value. Today, stakeholders are increasingly evaluating companies on their ability to support their growth prospects through broader […]