Events by Topic: Mining

Paris | Building Shared Value in a Complex World

Workshop | Lessons Learned on Human Rights Strategy Implementation for Capital-Intensive Companies Learn more →

This workshop will explore practices implemented by capital-intensive companies (oil, gas, construction, manufacturing, port, and infrastructure) to address expectations related to the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. 

Rio de Janiero, Brazil | BSR Events

Sustainability in the Energy and Extractives Sector: A Discussion with Companies in South America Learn more →

BSR will host a workshop in Rio de Janeiro to discuss sustainability trends relevant to the extractives industry and priority issues for companies operating in Brazil and Latin America.

London | Building Shared Value in a Complex World

Engaging with local communities through Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) Learn more →

This workshop is part of the BSR series Global Frameworks and Company Responses: Building Shared Value in a Complex World.

The UN’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples recognized the need for free, prior and informed consent by Indigenous Peoples in the event of any potential relocation and/or restitution. For example, with over 60% of the gold extracted today found on Indigenous territories, some Indigenous rights organizations have attempted to clarify and operationalize the concept, and fewer companies have attempted to develop a policy around it. Yet, several countries with substantial Indigenous populations have enacted laws requiring FPIC for extractive projects and most recently, the IFC has incorporated it to its revised standards.

Paris | Building Shared Value in a Complex World

Building Effective Local Content Strategies Learn more →

This workshop is part of the BSR series Global Frameworks and Company Responses: Building Shared Value in a Complex World.

Delivering local benefits in the communities where energy companies operate is no longer a choice. It is a commercial necessity—and one that is increasingly mandated by law. After nearly two decades working with companies multiple industries and regions, BSR has learned that the key to success is to deliver both development value for the community and commercial value for the company.

San Francisco | BSR Events

BSR Conference 2011: Leadership Required Learn more →

Leadership in business is changing fast.

In today’s global, integrated, and transparent world, business is expected to do more than deliver shareholder returns. At its best, business is a creative force and an integral player in delivering prosperity for 9 billion people, applying game-changing technologies for social benefit, and radically reducing our use of natural resources.

Paris | Building Shared Value in a Complex World

Human Rights and Transnational Enterprises Learn more →

Practical applications of the UN’s Guiding Principles on Human Rights for companies in the Extractives, Infrastructure and Primary Materials Sectors. This workshop is part of the BSR series Global Frameworks and Company Responses: Building Shared Value in a Complex World.

Webinar | BSR Events

ESG Investment and Implications for the Energy and Extractives Sector Learn more →

Following our Sustainability Matters webinar on integrating ESG issues into investor relations, BSR will host a webinar for energy and extractives members to discuss the implications of these trends on the sector. Given increasing attention from both mainstream and socially responsible investors, there is a critical need to understand investor expectations as well as explore potential impacts on company management.

Webinar | Sustainability Matters

Preparing for the 2011 Proxy Voting Season ★ Learn more →

Proxy voting is an important tool that many investors use to show their support for ESG issues, with a goal of garnering attention for areas they view as critical to a company's business.