TSM
THE PROTOCOL
Biodiversity Conservation 
Management Protocol
	>  Commit to manage biodiversity at their mine sites, using the mitigation hierarchy, 
and ensure that employee responsibilities for biodiversity management are clearly 
defined.
	> Identify significant biodiversity aspects and implement associated action plans as 
part of an effective biodiversity management system.
	> Publicly report on biodiversity activities and performance.
Climate Change Protocol 
	> Commit to ambitious climate action in business strategy and decision-making.
	> Manage climate change through comprehensive systems for energy efficiency, 
emissions reduction, and adaptation to physical impacts.
	> Set targets and report on a mine’s performance on climate action.
Crisis Management and 
Communications Planning 
Protocol 
	> Plan to manage a crisis and to communicate effectively with employees, 
authorities, and the community during crisis response.
	> Review the plan on a regular basis to make sure that it responds to Company 
needs, properly reflects risks, and incorporates best practices.
	> Train employees to manage a crisis through annual crisis simulation exercises.
Indigenous and Community 
Relationships Protocol
	> Identify groups and individuals with an interest in decisions related to mining 
operations – for example, Indigenous peoples, community members, employees.
	> Support meaningful relationships with these groups and individuals, with a 
specific focus on Indigenous peoples and communities, their rights and working 
with a view to obtaining their consent.
	> Work with communities to mitigate potential negative impacts and to optimize 
social benefits related to mining operations.
	> Respond to feedback and concerns raised by communities.
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