Mining executives worldwide have again rated environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as the most pressing business risks for mining for 2024 - a priority that continues to reverberates through the world of engineering.
For while C - suite decision-makers try to balance the many demands of their businesses, it is predominantly the engineers and scientists who must find and apply the necessary solutions. According to the latest EY report, the world's leading miners continue to make progress on a range of ESG, climate change and license to operate risks but are under pressure to do even more. This pressure cascades through the industry, onto all stakeholders including consulting engineers and other service providers.
This is as it should be. It is pressure that contributes to positive change, but equally there accumulated learning on which to build solutions, and vision that drives these priorities proactively.
