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IndustriALL is committed to a campaign that:
Shines a light on the activities of Rio Tinto in communities across the world
Measures up Rio’s claims to being a good corporate citizen with the realities.
Communicates with shareholders and the business community to inform them of Rio’s behaviours.
Builds a global campaign audience through members, activist groups and the global environment
movement.
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Rio Tinto in summary:
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US$ 27.4 billion (2011)
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The Swiss metal union
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action at the International
Olympic Committee (IOC) in
Lausanne on 14 May 2012.
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FICTION 1 | ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE SOCIAL LICENCE TO OPERATE
“Rio Tinto is committed to contributing to the social, economic, and institutional development of the
communities in which we operate. It is important to our shareholders, employees and many other
stakeholders that we contribute to societal stability through local employability and employment
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FICTION 4 | ON ENVIRONMENT STEWARDSHIP
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FACT 1 | ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE SOCIAL LICENCE TO OPERATE
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social, economic, and environmental]”
FACT 2 | ON LABOUR RELATIONS
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