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Case library of extractive industry social performance cases ( by Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, University of Queensland )
Below is a compiltation of case studies by Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, University of Queensland.
Social Responsibility in Mining, Case Studies.
Getting to the event and security arrangements
Driving Directions and Parking
Renaissance Hotel
Google Map directions.
Directions and parking information.
IFC Headquarters
Google Map directions
Parking Informatin.
Security Arrangements at IFC on June 19-21
Please allow a minimum of 30 minutes to pass through security. Upon your arrival at the IFC building on 2121 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC 20433:
Show a valid government issued photo ID to the Guard at the entrance of the building and say that you are attending the Sustainability Exchange event.
Go to the Event Desk (to be clearly marked) to get your security badge and sign the attendance sheet
Proceed to the screening machine, show Guard your photo ID, then scan your Visitor pass
To expedite screening, please make sure to empty your pockets of metal objects.
Please put your bags through the screening machine. Computers, if any, should be taken out of your bag and scanned separately.
Our staff will escort you to the IFC Auditorium
Please keep your IFC security badge displayed at all times.
WiFi arrangements at the IFC
We are pleased to offer WiFi service to all Exchange participants at IFC Headquarters. The WiFi code will be made available upon registration on the day of the event.
Information for Out-of-Town Participants ( IFC Sustainability Summit 2013 )
May 15, 2013
Venues for the Forum and Exchange
The Forum (June 18)
Renaissance Hotel
999 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
The Exchange (June 19-21)
IFC Auditorium, IFC Headquarters
2121 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, 20433
Accommodation
We recommend you book your accommodation early as June is a busy time in Washington, DC.
We have blocked rooms at three hotels in the area at the special rate of US$224.00 (+ tax and service charge). To avail, please reserve by June 3 using the links below.
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown (Venue of The Forum)
999 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Registration link
Washington Marriott (Close to IFC Headquarters)
1221 22nd Street NW. Washington, DC 20037
Registration link
Renaissance Dupont Circle
1143 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20037
Registration link
Visa
To request an official letter of invitation for your US visa application, please complete this form and email to ifcsustainabiltysummit@ifc.org. Kindly indicate VISA on the subject line. Turnaround time is approximately 2 business days.
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Key documents for IFC Sustainability Summit
Please find attached the documetns on the right hand bar as helpful prereading materials for IFC Sustainability Summit 2013.
Toolkit and Guidance for Preventing and Managing Land and Natural Resources Conflict ( Extractive Industries and Conflict )
2013
Experience shows that tackling the underlying causes of EI conflict requires a concerted and multifaceted approach that encompasses governance, macro- and micro-economic stability, capacity enhancement, and creative approaches that increase opportunities for dialogue while contributing to the peaceful resolution of conflict. This GN paper identifies six key opportunities for preventing conflicts related to EIs.
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises ( Guidelines for Responsible Business )
2011
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are far reaching recommendations for responsible business conduct that 44 adhering governments – representing all regions of the world and accounting for 85% of foreign direct investment – encourage their enterprises to observe wherever they operate.
Community Health Assessment and Management ( Basic guidelines for companies in rural areas )
February 2013
Companies often rely on local government support for provision of basic health services to communities around the project areas. However, large scale operations create additional health risks for communities and local staff due to environmental and social impacts. In some cases, projects in remote areas attract significant in-migration causing strain on local infrastructure and services. These impacts if not addressed well, cause negative sentiments around business operations increasing local level risk and feed negatively into company’s bottom line. Responsible companies adopt community investment in improving or supplementing local health services and take proactive measures such as providing good quality basic health management information. In this section, you will find guidelines and information that can help companies implement basic level of health risk assessment and management around company operations. Please click on the links to view each module or download interactive PDF's from the right hand bar.
Assessing Health Needs and Capacity of Health Facilities
Food Safety
Water Quality Testing
Rapid Health Assessment Guidance
Latrines and Disease Prevention
Vector-borne diseases
Generic Household Survey- Rapid Assessment
Summary of discussions of the Forum on Business and Human Rights ( UN General Assembly )
December 2012
The present document provides a summary of the discussions of the first annual Forum on Business and Human Rights, held on 4 and 5 December 2012. Due to the word limit of the document and the scale of the event (21 substantive sessions), this summary does not purport to cover the depth and breadth of the discussions at the Forum. It provides a brief overview of the proceedings and should be read as an executive summary together with the session concept notes, statements received, written submissions and session web recordings that are available on the Forum website.
Collaborating for a Sustainable Future ( A GlobeScan/SustainAbility survey )
December 2012
To better understand the renewed hope, future prospects and potential pitfalls of Collaborating for a Sustainable Future, SustainAbility and GlobeScan surveyed 800 global experts in 74 countries representing business, government, NGO and academic perspectives.