1. Making a difference Integrating sustainable development into the way we do business

2. About us
Anglo American is global leader in mining platinum, diamonds, coal, base and ferrous metals
We operate in Africa, Brazil, Chile and other South American countries, Australia, Asia and Europe
Operating profit in $ 10.1 billion
In 2007 we directly employed 90,500 people

3. Commitment
We will add value for shareholders, customers, employees and our local communities
Sustainable Development is fundamental to the way we plan, build and operate our mines.
We look after the environment and the wildlife - preventing damage, managing waste and restoring the land afterwards.
We work with communities and help them build a better future
We build an economic base for the future and invest in local skills

4. Our approach
We unlock the metal and mineral resources and through our activity create jobs, build skills, create conservation opportunities, build infrastructure and generate economic activities

5. Environmental approach
All our key operations:
are ISO14001 certificated
have rehabilitation plans
have biodiversity management plans
plan productive post closure use of the land
We regularly review performance
We develop partnerships with key NGOs
and communities. In Brazil we are working with
Fauna and Flora International and universities
on biodiversity management

6. Sensitive exploration
We work in beautiful environments and make sure we don’t leave a mess behind
2007 Green Mining Award

7. Award winning air quality project
We work on local issues with the community reduce local air pollution

8. Environmental Innovation
Award-winning innovation: mine water reprocessed for the community

9. Award-winning innovation
Water treatment
Making mine water commercially available to the community in a water-stressed area. Reducing company liability and providing a resource for the local authority
Award-winning innovation

10. Condor Conservation Chile
We work with local NGOs to protect wildlife

11. Energy
Energy is an important resource for companies and communities. We have set a Group target of 15% reduction in energy intensity
We have investments in clean coal technology, energy from methane, coal to liquids and carbon sequestration feasibility studies
We report energy use annually as well as reporting the sources of our energy - such as the percentage of biofuels, alternative energy sources, diesel and electricity

12. Reuse and recycling is part of good business
Waste Management
Reuse and recycling is part of good business

13. Social issues
All our key operations have community engagement plans in place
Regular assessment of the socio-economic
impacts of our operations on local
communities
We are transparent in our engagement
We work with local communities, NGOs
and local authorities to promote the
development of the areas in which
we operate

14. Fighting Community disease
We work with communities to fight diseases such as malaria, TB, AIDS and dengue

15. Our people We want healthy, happy workers
We promote employee well being and the development of skills
Safety is a key priority
Our target: Zero harm
Occupational health programmes
We want healthy, happy workers
Major drive to reduce HIV and AIDS amongst employees in affected countries
We provide free voluntary counselling and testing
In South Africa we provide anti-retroviral treatment to >4, employees
(>95% are able to return to normal employment)

16. Developing Best practice
Mining Industry leader in promoting best practice through:
Use of our Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox (SEAT)
Integrated Mine Planning and Mine Closure tools
Biodiversity peer review programme
Partnerships with leading international organisations and NGOs
Tools for incorporating sustainable development in mine design and evaluation

17. External commitment Anglo American has signed up to: UN Global Compact
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
World Business Council on Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development framework – International Council on Mining and Metals

18. Winner of international reporting awards
Report to Society
Report to Society published annually in April
Also available on the Anglo American website
Builds transparency and trust, informs and explains the Group’s approach and performance
Winner of international reporting awards

19. For further information please contact: Kishor Harishani details
Thank you
For further information please contact:
Kishor Harishani details Or
Karin Ireton
Head of Sustainable Development: Markets and Economics