GALIANO GOLD RELEASES 2023 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The Report's disclosures and metrics align with international sustainability reporting standards including the
2023 Sustainability Report Highlights:
Environment
- Zero significant environmental incidents.
- Conducted progressive environmental reclamation activities on 25 hectares of previously mined lands.
- Maintained International Cyanide Management Code certification.
Social, Health & Safety
- Incorporated "Visible Felt Leadership" and "High Incidence Reporting" into contractor performance management.
- Launched an official Mental Health Program as part of the AGM's Employee Wellbeing Program.
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US$139 million local procurement spend supporting 320 local Ghanaian businesses. - Formal handover of the
Company-sponsored Esaase Regional Hospital to district authorities. - Completion of three local sustainable community infrastructure projects: a 6-unit classroom block with a library, staff room, and bathroom facilities; a 5-unit apartment complex; and a 10-unit community bathroom facility.
Governance
- Completion of the annual refresher training on the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights to all private and public security personnel by a certified
Government of Ghana representative. - Completed a risk assessment in alignment with
Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures framework. - Continual improvement and measuring effectiveness of tailings management, human rights, occupational health and safety, and environmental management.
As a result of the unfortunate contractor fatalities that occurred in early 2023, in addition to a thorough investigation, the Company conducted an independent safety audit to identify potential workplace hazards and implemented recommendations for control measures to improve contractor safety management systems.
To view or download a copy of the Report, please see the Sustainability section of the
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