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Article

1 Jan 2012

Author:
Rio Tinto

Why human rights are our business

Rio Tinto was one of the first companies to publish a human rights policy and to develop practical human rights guidance for employees…[W]e are evolving our approach to continue to improve our human rights performance…Debra Valentine, Group executive, Legal & External Affairs and Executive committee member explains: "For our business to succeed we need to understand and manage our human rights risks. Acting responsibly, including respecting human rights, in both developed and emerging economies, is part of our core business." [Article explores:]…What are the risks [to Rio Tinto] of getting it wrong?...Which human rights are…[Rio Tinto] most at risk of adversely impacting?...[W]hy and how are…[Rio Tinto] evolving…[their] human rights approach?