How to become a bettercoal producer
Why Become A Bettercoal producer?
Bettercoal Producers are committed to making continuous improvements in environmental, social and governmental performance in their coal operations to align with the Bettercoal Code. This allows Bettercoal Programme Members to make purchasing decisions that improve due diligence across their supply chain.
If you would like to learn more about the assessment process, the Bettercoal Code, or discuss your participation as a Producer, email info@bettercoal.org
The coal mining company signs a letter of commitment to work towards the expectations of our standard - the Bettercoal Code. The producer at this stage agrees to indicative costs.
Commitment
STEP 1
We undertake a due diligence process to ensure the producer is viable for inclusion in the Bettercoal producer network.
STEP 2
Producers complete our detailed, information-gathering questionnaire. Using the responses from this, a ‘request for proposals’ is sent out to our pool of lead assessors. Proposals are assessed on technical and commercial requirements.
QUESTIONNAIRE & ASSESSMENT
PLANNING
A proposed lead assessor is appointed and collects information necessary to plan for the on-site assessment.
STEP 3
ON-SITE ASSESSMENT & ASSESSMENT REPORT
Information gathered both prior to assessment and during the on-site assessment is combined into one single report and is used to create a tailored, 4-year Continuous Improvement Plan, supporting the producer in meeting the expectations of all 144 provisions of the Code.
An on-site assessment is conducted, benchmarking operations against all 144 provisions of the Code.
Once the Continuous Improvement Plan has been agreed, the company now becomes a Bettercoal Producer.
Bettercoal producer
STEP 4
Continuous improvement
STEP 5
Once the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) is in place, the producer regularly submits information to their lead assessor, to evidence the changes being implemented to meet the requirements set out in the CIP.
Follow-up meetings are held and on-site visits may be required to verify specific changes.
After four years, the producer is re-assessed and the CIP process starts again, with a new, tailored CIP created based on the new assessment findings.
value of becoming a bettercoal PRODUCER
Credible information
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The Bettercoal Programme conducts credible assessments, which are third-party validated, which can be used to provide information to future customers.
build trust and drive growth
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Independent disclosure of your ESG performance helps foster trusting relationships with stakeholders. Performing better in these areas is an essential part of modern business.
identifies risks
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Our Assessment Process uses expert assessors to identify ESG gaps in your performance, which can be addressed in a custom Continuous Improvement Plan.
demonstrate high performance
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Our thorough assessment will highlight your good practices as well as areas for improvement. Demonstrate high performance to your industry and peers through our reports.
Tell your sdg story
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Our Continuous Improvement Plan can be linked to the Sustainable Development Goals to help demonstrate positive, sustainable impact through your operations.
demonstrate your commitment
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To actively addressing key sustainability issues in your coal supply chain.
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