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SUSTAINABILITY. THE BACKBONE OF OUR APPROACH.

Sustainability has been at the heart of Fortescue since we were founded in 2003.

Our company has always focused on empowering people, respecting the planet and ensuring positive social and economic benefits, while delivering the products our customers need.

It is part of everything we do, the backbone of our approach.

Sustainability at Fortescue

Explore our progress as we work to achieve our Real Zero Target across our operations.

Visit our FY25 Sustainability Microsite

Our progress in numbers

Sustainability is critical to the future success of our company, and we integrate it into all aspects of our business.

And as we transition toward being an integrated green technology, energy and metals company, our commitment to sustainability will grow with us.

40%

Females in senior leadership roles.

A$6.6b

Total amount awarded in contracts to First Nations businesses through Billion Opportunities since program inception.

A$90.1m

Total Social Investment.

24.8%

Female employment rate.

11.7%

Total positions held by First Nations Australians within the Australian workforce.

98

Different nationalities represented across our workforce.

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Climate

Climate is the greatest challenge facing the global community. We are committed to decarbonisation across our operations and value chain and are focused on implementing solutions that provide a profitable pathway to reaching our Real Zero Target.

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Nature

Safeguarding natural systems

Nature includes all living organisms, physical features, forces, and processes that exist independently of humans. It is intrinsically linked with climate, playing a crucial role in regulating and combating climate change. Our commitment to safeguarding the planet drives us to innovate continually, investing millions in biodiversity conservation.

  • Biodiversity

    The variety of all living things on earth, including animals, plants, micro-organisms, bacteria, fungi and the ecosystems that they are part of. 

  • Circularity

    Eliminating waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use and regenerating natural systems.

  • Water

    Water is a critical resource for people, biodiversity and economic stability. 

  • Mine Planning

    The process of designing and organising mining operations to maximise efficiency, safety, and profitability while minimising environmental impact.

People

Supporting a strong and stable society.

At Fortescue, we are unwavering in our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment while creating shared value across our workforce, supply chain, and communities, including First Nations peoples.

  • Communities

    We engage with communities to create shared value, support local initiatives, and address social and environmental impacts responsibly. 

  • Talent and Skills

    Fortescue invests in training, development, and leadership opportunities to build a skilled workforce and address future workforce needs.

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    Security Practices

    Fortescue ensures safe operations through rigorous security protocols, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with international best practices.

  • Human Rights

    Upholding human rights is central to our operations, guided by robust policies and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

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    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, promoting equity, and enhancing representation across all levels of our workforce.

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    Safety and Wellbeing

    Fortescue prioritises the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees, contractors, and communities through proactive measures and continuous improvement.

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    Culture and First Nations Peoples

    Fortescue collaborates with First Nations peoples to preserve cultural heritage, respect Native Title rights, and foster meaningful partnerships.

How we will stop burning fossil fuels

Our industry-leading Climate Transition Plan.

This is not just another Climate Transition Plan - the kind that may be high on ambition but low on delivery.

It is a detailed timeline and a clear action plan, already underway, for how we will stop burning fossil fuels across our Australian terrestrial iron ore operations by 2030.

And it sets out in concrete terms how we will achieve this without voluntary carbon offsets and without carbon capture and storage. We call it Real Zero.

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Sustainability Financing Framework

Fortescue has developed a Sustainability Financing Framework, enabling the future issuance of Green and Social debt instruments that will support investments in eligible green and social projects.

The Framework reflects our strong ongoing commitment to environmental, social and governance leadership and aims to align our funding policy with our sustainability strategy and climate change objectives.

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A closer look at our progress…

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Dive deeper

Our comprehensive annual reporting suite contains in-depth insights into our performance, sustainability efforts, and strategic initiatives.

  • FY24 Annual Report

  • FY24 Sustainability Report

  • FY24 Corporate Governance Statement

  • Climate Transition Plan