Human Rights

Kinross’ commitment to human rights is integrated into everything we do through the following standards, policies, and practices:

• Our commitment to the UN Global Compact;
• Our commitment to support and respect the protection of human rights in the workplace and the community, in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
• Our company values and Safety and Sustainability policy;
• Our commitment to align with the Voluntary Principles for Security and Human Rights;
• Kinross Code of Business Conduct and Ethics;
• Our Supplier Standards of Conduct; and,
• Our internal policies, practices and procedures, such as our Corporate Responsibility Management System (including health & safety, environment and community relations), labour policies and our standards for project permitting and consultation.

Read more about our management approach to human rights.

Public Policy

Kinross’ license to operate globally relies on effective engagement with governments. From exploration to construction, operation, and closure, our activities occur within the political and regulatory environments of our host countries. Our projects and our mines can play a significant role – economically, socially and politically – in the jurisdictions where we operate. In order to effectively manage our government relations and associated risks, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics sets out Kinross-wide guidelines pertaining to political involvement, including political donations. The Code, together with our Government Relations Policy, Government Relations Guidelines and Policy Compliance, help ensure our interactions with governments are aligned, coordinated and in compliance with our Code, policies and all applicable law.

Read more about our approach to engagement in the political and regulatory environment.