Environmental, Social and Governance
Forari Resources is committed to developing mineral resources in ways that empower communities, protect the environment and uphold strong governance across our operations in Vanuatu and the Pacific.
Our ESG Approach
Our ESG strategy is built around four core pillars: People & Communities, Planet & Environment, Prosperity & Economy, and Governance & Integrity. Together, these pillars guide how we create long term value while supporting responsible mineral development.
Our ESG Pillars
People & Communities
We aim to create positive outcomes for communities by supporting local participation, respecting cultural heritage and building strong relationships with landowners, leaders and stakeholders.
- Employment and training opportunities for local workers
- Engagement with communities and traditional leadership
- Respect for cultural heritage and traditional knowledge
- Strong human rights and labour practices
- Focus on health, safety and wellbeing
Planet & Environment
Environmental stewardship is embedded in how we explore and develop projects, with a focus on protecting ecosystems, managing impacts and planning responsibly for the future.
- Minimising land disturbance during exploration
- Protecting biodiversity and sensitive environments
- Responsible water and waste management
- Improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions
- Supporting rehabilitation and closure planning
Prosperity & Economy
We believe responsible mineral development should contribute to long term economic opportunity, local capability building and shared prosperity beyond the life of the project.
- Creating long term shared value
- Supporting local procurement and small businesses
- Encouraging innovation and better technologies
- Strengthening partnerships across sectors
- Promoting decent work and sustainable livelihoods
Governance & Integrity
Good governance underpins our ESG approach, helping ensure accountability, transparency and responsible decision making across all areas of the business.
- Strong governance and risk management
- Ethics, transparency and responsible conduct
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Responsible supply chain expectations
- Monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement
Aligned with Global and National Frameworks
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Our ESG commitments support a number of priority Sustainable Development Goals relevant to responsible exploration, community wellbeing, climate action, governance and long term economic growth.
Vanuatu 2030 & Low Emissions Development Strategy
Forari’s approach is aligned with Vanuatu’s National Sustainable Development Plan and Low Emissions Development Strategy, supporting environmental stewardship, resilience, sustainable growth and community benefit.
Implementation and Continuous Improvement
As our projects develop, we will continue integrating ESG considerations into planning, decision making and stakeholder engagement. Our focus is on building a practical ESG framework that evolves with the business and supports responsible growth across the Pacific.
Forari Resources is committed to creating long term value through responsible mineral development, supporting communities, protecting the environment and maintaining strong standards of governance. Our ESG strategy reflects our belief that sustainable development and resource growth can, and should, go hand in hand.