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Why Become A Bettercoal PROGRAMME Member?
To join the Bettercoal Programme is to join a global effort to drive change at coal mining operations and throughout the coal supply chain. The work of the Bettercoal Programme supports Members in the due diligence monitoring in their supply chains, helping them to meet increasing governmental regulation and stakeholder demands for ESG improvements.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member of the Bettercoal Programme, please email info@bettercoal.org for more information.
value of becoming a bettercoal PROGRAMME member
DUE DILIGENCE
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The Bettercoal Programme is the internationally recognised standard for assessing, assuring, sustaining and continually improving stringent ethical performance across the coal mining supply chain. By joining the Bettercoal Programme, you demonstrate your support for the raising of standards in coal mining.
The Bettercoal Code is an internationally recognised standard which gives buyers confidence and helps producers identify and manage their risk.
demonstrate impact
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The Bettercoal Programme promotes 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.
Every coal producer in our network has a tailored Continuous Improvement Plan, with actions that need to be taken to meet expectations of the Bettercoal Code.
ESG PERFORMANCE
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The Bettercoal Programme supports ESG performance to international expectations, specifically tailored to the coal supply chain. The 12 principles of the Bettercoal Code 2.0 are split equally under the three pillars of ESG.
By working together, the Bettercoal Programme can act as one voice for all its Members, having more impact on Producer practice.
COUNTRY EXPERTISE
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The Bettercoal Programme has a country focus approach, providing in-depth analysis and experience on relevant contextual information for your coal suppliers’ operations. Through our country-specific working groups, Programme Members can build in-country knowledge and expertise.
Compliance
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The Bettercoal Programme allows you to evaluate and monitor your coal supply chain in line with guidelines on responsible supply chains.
Valuable Data
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Access credible data about your coal suppliers’ operations to help you understand the risks in your supply chain and enable you to make purchasing decisions.
Continuous monitoring
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Risk Management and continuous monitoring of risks and improvements of your coal supply chain.
Cost efficiency
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The Bettercoal Programme conducts assessments on behalf of its Members. This reduces your costs and creates efficiencies.
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
Value of becoming a bettercoal producer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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To actively addressing key sustainability issues in your coal supply chain.
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