Environment

The Freeport-McMoRan Environmental Policy, updated in 2018, is based on our objective to be compliant with laws and regulations and to minimize environmental impacts using risk management strategies based on valid data and sound science. It requires that we review and take account of the environmental effects of each activity, whether exploration, mining, or processing, and that we plan and conduct the design, development, operation, and closure of facilities in a manner that optimizes the economic use of resources while minimizing adverse environmental effects.

All of our mining and mineral processing operations maintain Environmental Management Systems (EMS) certified to ISO 14001:2015, which are independently audited on an annual basis. As part of the EMS, employees, and contractors are trained on site-specific subject areas, including chemical management, waste management, air quality controls, and spill prevention and response. In addition to job-specific training, workforce members receive annual environmental refresher training and are monitored and supported in the field by environmental professionals. Site management teams identify, manage, and mitigate environmental risks through our structured risk register process. 

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