Sustainability at Centerra Gold
  • Environment
    Environment
    We are committed to protecting the natural environment and minimizing adverse impacts caused by our operations or activities.
     
    • Waste, Hazardous Materials and Air Pollution
    • GHG Emissions and Energy
    • Water Stewardship
    • Biodiversity
    • Mine Closure and Reclamation
  • Social
    Social
    We are committed to creating and sharing economic value in the countries and communities where we operate.
     
    • Our People
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Strategic Community Investment
    • Stakeholder and Indigenous Group Engagement
    • Local Content
    • Human Rights
  • Governance
    Governance
    Strong corporate governance policies and processes enable Centerra to effectively manage and oversee ESG-related risks and opportunities and create long-term value for the company.
     
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Committed to our People

We are committed to creating and sharing economic value in the countries and communities where we operate.

  • Our People
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Strategic Community Investment
  • Stakeholder and Indigenous Group Engagement
  • Local Content
  • Human Rights

Social Management

Centerra is committed to creating and sharing economic value in the countries and communities where it operates. Economic value may include direct contributions to national and regional governments, employee wages, direct and indirect taxes and mandatory payments, purchases of local goods and services, and strategic community investment programs. Our activities can also contribute indirectly and create positive multiplier effects in terms of local socio-economic development through improvements to local infrastructure and community health and wellbeing.

VPSHR

Mount Milligan’s security and community relations team completed training on the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) in 2019.

87%

of employees feel that Centerra is a good place to work (as of 2019).

10x

Our standard national entry-level wage at Kumtor was 10x more than the national minimum wage in 2019.

While the scale and extent of our activities must be appropriate for the stage of the project, our commitment extends from exploration to construction and operation through to, and sometimes beyond, mine closure.

These commitments are in line with our People First mandate. People First encompasses diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, safety, talent management and development, employee experience and engagement initiatives, environmental responsibility and community wellbeing. It is our firm belief that if we focus first on our people, everything else will follow.

To ensure our activities remain aligned with evolving best practices, we participate in a number of multi-stakeholder working groups. These include the World Gold Council’s ESG Taskforce, the Canadian-based Devonshire Initiative, and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).

Our social focus areas are:

  • Our People
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Human Rights
  • Strategic Community Investment
  • Stakeholder and Indigenous Group Engagement
  • Local Content

Centerra is committed to respecting the rights, cultures and traditions of the communities where we operate. Our teams collaborate with key stakeholders, civil society groups, NGOs and local and Indigenous communities to ensure meaningful participation and input from all project-impacted groups. In addition, we work closely with regulatory bodies to ensure we remain compliant with labour, health and safety regulations and our permits.

Each site is committed to continuous improvement. Through social performance evaluations, audit programs and inspections, management reviews, and the tracking of key performance indicators, we are able to continuously improve our performance and align ourselves with good international industry practices.

Our Stories, Our Purpose

More Case Studies

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Securing Potable Water for Communities in the Issyk-Kul Region

Access to safe, potable water is one of Kumtor’s priorities for the local population.

Securing Potable Water for Communities in the Issyk-Kul Region

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Construction of Mini-Football Fields in the Issyk-Kul Region

In 2018 and 2019, Kumtor contributed more than US$210,000 to the construction of eight football fields.

Construction of Mini-Football Fields in the Issyk-Kul Region

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MiningX High School Program in British Columbia

The Mount Milligan Community Project Fund provides one-time grants of up to C$10,000 to support local community-based organizations.

MiningX High School Program in British Columbia

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Agricultural Equipment Donation for Local SMEs in Kayseri

Centerra understands the importance of local procurement and is committed to removing barriers to entry faced by local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Agricultural Equipment Donation for Local SMEs in Kayseri

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Pregnant and In-Calf Heifer Project Supports Female Entrepreneurs in Kayseri

In Turkey, as part of our Livelihood Restoration Program, we developed an In-Calf Heifer Project to support local women entrepreneurs and provide alternative income opportunities.

Pregnant and In-Calf Heifer Project Supports Female Entrepreneurs in Kayseri

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Supporting Local Employment and Development in the Issyk-Kul Region

In 2016, Kumtor resumed co-financing of the “One Village, One Product” (OVOP) project.

Supporting Local Employment and Development in the Issyk-Kul Region

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Creation of Micro-Credit Agencies in the Issyk-Kul Region

The ability to generate positive and self-sustaining socio-economic opportunities and development in the communities and regions where we operate is one of the cornerstones of Centerra’s sustainability program.

Creation of Micro-Credit Agencies in the Issyk-Kul Region

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Centerra Helps Raise Men’s Health Awareness during Movember

In November 2020, Centerra’s corporate office in Toronto, Canada launched its 2nd Movember campaign.

Centerra Helps Raise Men’s Health Awareness during Movember

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  • Environment
    • Waste, Hazardous Materials and Air Pollution
    • GHG Emissions and Energy
    • Water Stewardship
    • Biodiversity
    • Mine Closure and Reclamation
  • Social
    • Our People
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Strategic Community Investment
    • Stakeholder and Indigenous Group Engagement
    • Local Content
    • Human Rights
  • Governance
    • Risk Management
    • ESG Reporting Approach
    • ESG Standards and Frameworks
    • Transparency Hub
    • About Centerra Gold
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