2010
AMBATOVY SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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Report PROFILE
This is the first sustainability report for the Ambatovy
Project (hereinafter “Ambatovy” or “the Project”). We have
endeavoured to apply Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3
indicators and guidelines as much as possible. Since the
Project was still in the construction phase in 2010, not all
indicator data were readily available or applicable. In future
reports, we will endeavour to increase our consistency with
the GRI Reporting Framework. This report gives performance
data for the year 2010, though some of the data are
aggregates of the entire construction phase. When applicable,
we have noted the period covered. It should also be noted
that no major changes took place during the reporting period
in terms of Project size (represented by estimated production
capacity), governance structure or ownership.
For questions regarding this report, please contact the
Communications Department:
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Report Scope and Boundary
Defining Report Content
In view of Ambatovy’s commitment to the International
Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Performance Standards and
the IFC’s alignment with the GRI, we have chosen to be
consistent with the GRI’s Reporting Framework. Topics in this
report are prioritized based on a combination of Ambatovy’s
specific sustainability initiatives and the GRI categorization
scheme. Where possible, we integrated the Mining and
Metals Sector Supplement
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indicators.
We intend this report to be used as a reference for a variety
of stakeholders, including employees, partner companies,
financial institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs),
the broader business community and the public. The
stakeholder identification process is outlined in section B3.3.
Report Boundary
This report covers the Ambatovy Project and the departments
and initiatives directly under its control. As a private entity
that has only one operation, there are no other groups,
subsidiaries, leased facilities, joint ventures, suppliers or other
entities that fall under Ambatovy’s jurisdiction or influence.
The report has drawn the majority of data from the Operations
Group, which will be responsible for running Ambatovy once
in the operations phase. When possible, we have included
Project-wide data that includes indicator information from the
Engineering, Procurement and Construction Manager (EPCM).
Limitations
In the period under review, Ambatovy was in the construction
phase and had not yet begun mining and refining operations.
Construction has involved a wide range of suppliers,
contractors and other stakeholders. It has been challenging to
collect timely data that are complete in scope. Furthermore,
we want to preserve the comparability of data for future
reports, in which case construction-era information may be
irrelevant. We have clarified in the text, when necessary,
the scope of data application. One goal of this initial report
is to lay the groundwork for data collection and annual
sustainability reporting through the operational phase.
Data Measurement Techniques
Each Ambatovy department uses its own data collection and
measurement techniques geared to its particular objectives
and requirements. For example, the rigorous population
measurement techniques used in the Environmental and
Social Impact Assessment and the Biodiversity Management
Plan reflect best practices in those fields. The Finance
Department, on the other hand, uses different tools to report
on expenditures for the Project’s wide range of contracts,
procurement, supply chain orders and taxes. It is beyond
the scope of this report to describe in detail all of the data
measurement techniques, but Ambatovy would be pleased to
respond to any requests for more information in this area.
GRI Content Index
See Annex 4 for the GRI indicator reference table. For further
information on the definitions, protocols or anything about the
GRI system visit
where the complete
G3 Framework and the Mining and Metals Sector Supplement
are available.
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For more information see:
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A2. Report Parameters
