Welcome to the Bettercoal PROGRAMME
Working towards a global responsible coal supply chain
Our Purpose
To promote the continuous improvement in the mining and sourcing of coal for the benefit of all people impacted by the industry, workers and coal mining communities.
OUR Standard
Code 2.0
The Bettercoal Code 2.0 is founded on 12 Principles which have, at their core, the three pillars of ESG: Environment, Social and Governance.
Environment
Governance
Social
OUR Standard is called the BETTERCOAL Code.
Since its launch in 2013, it has become the internationally recognised standard for assessing, assuring, sustaining and continually improving stringent ethical performance across the coal mining supply chain.
THE Bettercoal PROGRAMME
The Bettercoal Programme supports continuous improvement in coal mining, not only through the Bettercoal Code, but also a number of work programmes, including webinars, country-specific committees, knowledge sharing and driving forward best practice.
We engage and collaborate with a variety of global stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, international labour unions, academics, and other experts.
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Coal Producers
The Bettercoal Code is used by coal producers to continually improve their operations across all three pillars of ESG.
Coal producers who commit to the Bettercoal Code, on-site mine assessments and continuous improvement plans are called Bettercoal Producers.
Members
Companies that want to ensure the coal they purchase is produced to the highest international standards, join the Bettercoal Programme as Members.
The Bettercoal Programme and its Members work to encourage increasing numbers of coal producers, from across the globe, to commit to the Bettercoal Code and so increase the network of businesses working towards a global, responsible coal supply chain.
