Corporate Human Rights Benchmark a useful indicator for miners – and stakeholders

Emerging practices include "respecting human rights defenders," board discussions of human rights, and board incentives and performance management. W Performance - Company Human Rights Practices (20% of score): Assesses companies based on use of living wages, aligning purchasing decisions with human rights, disclosing their supply chain, and transparency and accountability. Risks highlighted are child labour, forced labour, interference with freedom of association, health and safety, water and sanitation, women's rights, indigenous rights and working hours.