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Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM)

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), International Council for Mining & Metals (ICMM), United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI)

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Overview

The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management strives for the ultimate goal of zero harm to people and the environment, with zero tolerance for human fatalities from incidences associated with tailings. It requires operators to take responsibility and prioritise the safety of tailings facilities, through all phases of a facility’s lifecycle, including closure and post-closure. It also requires the disclosure of relevant information to support public accountability.

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About

Name
Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM)
Owner(s)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), International Council for Mining u0026 Metals (ICMM), United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI)
First Published
2020
Licensing Terms
Membership
Number of Participants
50-100
Applicable Size of Entity
Large

Governance

Scheme Holder Type
Industry Organisation – An organisation, association or membership representing and with a mandate for improving the services provided by an industry, its public standing, and including the industry’s sustainability performance.
Core Focus
Operating standard – A standard that sets expectations for the sustainability performance of a standard-holding organisation’s own operations
Claim Type
Business practice performance