中国对外矿业投资行业社会责任指引

The 'Guidelines for Social Responsibility in Chinese Outbound Mining Investment', developed by the China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals and Chemicals Importers and Exporters (CCCMC), establish a framework for Chinese mining companies operating abroad. The guidelines are structured around eight core subjects: organizational governance, fair operating practices, value chain management, human rights, labor issues, occupational health and safety, environment, and community involvement. They emphasize compliance with host country laws, ethical business conduct, the protection of human rights and indigenous peoples' rights (including Free, Prior and Informed Consent), and the mitigation of environmental impacts. The document also outlines requirements for supply chain due diligence to avoid 'conflict minerals' and mandates the implementation of environmental and social impact assessments.

• The guidelines establish eight primary social responsibility subjects for outbound mining: organizational governance, fair operating practices, value chain management, human rights, labor issues, occupational health and safety (OHS), environment, and community involvement.
• Companies are required to integrate social responsibility into high-level decision-making and establish specific bodies for the formulation and supervision of CSR goals and policies.
• Fair operating practices mandate the elimination of corruption and the disclosure of all payments made to foreign government entities, including in-kind payments and infrastructure projects, in accordance with global transparency standards.
• Regarding human rights, companies must follow the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, avoid complicity in violations, and respect the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) for indigenous peoples, especially when projects impact ancestral territories or cause involuntary relocation.
• To prevent the use of 'conflict minerals' (specifically 3TG minerals: tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold), companies must conduct risk-based supply chain due diligence and monitor transactions in conflict-affected or high-risk areas.
• Labor standards include a prohibition on child labor (minimum age of 16 if not specified by host country law) and forced labor, as well as requirements for equal remuneration and the respect of freedom of association.
• Environmental requirements include conducting environmental impact assessments prior to operations, establishing mine closure and site rehabilitation plans with secured funding, and avoiding exploration or mining in World Heritage or legally protected areas.
• Companies are encouraged to implement greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction plans and support the research and development of low-emission technologies, such as carbon capture and storage.
• Community engagement requires the performance of social impact assessments during the planning phase and the establishment of formal grievance mechanisms that allow for anonymous complaints and third-party involvement.
• The CCCMC is responsible for the dissemination of these guidelines, providing capacity-building training for companies, and conducting CSR performance evaluations, with a mandatory review and update of the guidelines every three years.

APA

Global Witness (n.d.). 中国对外矿业投资行业社会责任指引. https://cdn.globalwitness.org/archive/files/library/cccmc%20guidelines%20for%20social%20resposibility%20in%20outbound%20mining%20investments%20oct%202014%20ch-en.pdf

Chicago

Global Witness. 中国对外矿业投资行业社会责任指引. n.d. https://cdn.globalwitness.org/archive/files/library/cccmc%20guidelines%20for%20social%20resposibility%20in%20outbound%20mining%20investments%20oct%202014%20ch-en.pdf.

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@techreport{globalwitnessnd, author = {{Global Witness}}, title = {{中国对外矿业投资行业社会责任指引}}, institution = {Global Witness}, url = {https://cdn.globalwitness.org/archive/files/library/cccmc%20guidelines%20for%20social%20resposibility%20in%20outbound%20mining%20investments%20oct%202014%20ch-en.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }