Copper is essential for the world to transition towards a low-carbon economy.
At Sandfire, we have a responsibility to sustainably develop the materials essential to this transition, while embedding sustainability in the way we plan, operate, make decisions and create value.
Our sustainability approach considers growing stakeholder expectations, environmental, social and economic impacts as well as the risks and opportunities of our activities as we work to achieve our strategic outcomes and create long-term value.
Sustainability reporting
Our sustainability reporting aims to communicate our performance against material issues that are important to our stakeholders.
2026 Annual Report
Modern Slavery Statement
Sustainability Framework
In FY26, we updated our Sustainability Framework to better identify, manage and disclose sustainability-related risks and opportunities across our business.
The update reflects new regulatory requirements, including climate-related financial disclosures, changes in environmental and social regulation, and growing stakeholder expectations. The framework helps strengthen the connection between our strategy, risk management, targets and performance over time.
The refreshed framework brings together Sandfire’s sustainability priorities into a defined set of focus areas – our five Sustainability Pillars, which are aligned to our material sustainability topics. We will continue to review and refine the framework as regulatory requirements, industry practices and the Group’s Asset portfolio evolve.
Our people
We believe that an inclusive culture that values diversity delivers better business outcomes, enables our people to achieve their full potential, and creates sustainable outcomes for the benefit of communities in which we work.
Communities
Our purpose guides how we engage with the communities in which we operate. We aim to deliver a long-lasting, positive contribution, recognising that social performance is essential to our social licence to operate.
Water
Our approach to water stewardship reflects our commitment to responsible water management throughout the mining lifecycle, addressing the needs of other water users and for the environment to be protected.
Climate change
Climate change is a global challenge and the management of climate-related risks and opportunities remains a priority for Sandfire.
Biodiversity
We seek to have a positive impact by minimising adverse environmental impacts and delivering positive environmental outcomes.
Business integrity
We are committed to ethical business conduct in all our interactions and we have established policies, standards and procedures that actively promote ethical and responsible behaviours and decision making.
We reflect on our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive
