ESG & Legacy
ANSMCO embeds Environmental, Social, and Governance principles at the core of programme design — not as an afterthought, but as an assurance-grade framework for accountability, public trust, and intergenerational equity.
Environmental
Sensitive-area planning, baseline studies, and impact mitigation aligned with IFC Performance Standards.
Social
Community-first engagement, free prior and informed consent, local workforce development.
Governance
Transparent decision-making, auditable financial controls, and anti-corruption safeguards.
Legacy
Sovereign wealth mechanisms and durable national benefit beyond the life of any single project.
A dual-lens framework
ANSMCO applies ESG through two complementary dimensions: operational controls that satisfy assurance and audit requirements, and proactive engagement that builds genuine partnerships with communities and the environment.
- Clear accountability with documented decision-making at every stage
- Safety-by-design principles embedded into planning and operations
- Disciplined recordkeeping subject to independent assurance
- Proactive stakeholder engagement from earliest project phases
- Community partnership pathways that generate shared economic value
- Sensitive-area planning with cultural heritage protections
Legacy
Intergenerational equity
ANSMCO advocates for a sovereign wealth mechanism that channels resource revenues into lasting national benefit — education, infrastructure, and economic resilience — well beyond the operational life of any individual project.
- Future fund concept modelled on established sovereign wealth frameworks
- Revenue reinvestment into Nepali communities, institutions, and infrastructure
- Long-term stewardship that outlasts the extractive cycle
The three pillars in detail
Environmental stewardship
Nepal's mineral wealth sits alongside fragile high-altitude ecosystems, biodiversity corridors, and cultural landscapes. ANSMCO's environmental framework is designed to protect these assets through rigorous planning and monitoring.
Comprehensive environmental and social impact assessments before any ground disturbance, aligned with IFC Performance Standards.
Baseline ecological surveys, no-go zone mapping, and net-positive biodiversity commitments for sensitive habitats.
Water-sensitive site design, emissions tracking, and progressive rehabilitation plans for disturbed land.
Social responsibility
Responsible resource development begins with the people it affects. ANSMCO prioritises community consent, local economic participation, and workforce development as non-negotiable elements of programme design.
Free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) processes embedded in every project, going beyond minimum regulatory requirements.
Structured skills-transfer programmes, apprenticeships, and preferential local hiring to maximise in-country benefit.
Zero-harm workplace culture with international-standard occupational health and safety management systems.
Governance & transparency
Strong governance is the foundation of sustainable resource development. ANSMCO implements institutional-grade controls that satisfy both Australian regulatory expectations and international best practice.
End-to-end anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies compliant with the Australian Criminal Code and UN Convention frameworks.
Ring-fenced project accounts, dual-signatory requirements, and independent audit provisions for all material expenditures.
Periodic ESG performance reporting aligned with GRI Standards and EITI principles, available to all stakeholders.
Programme commitment targets
Standards & alignment
ANSMCO's ESG framework draws on internationally recognised standards to ensure credibility, comparability, and investor confidence.
Environmental and social risk management benchmarks used by development finance institutions worldwide.
Global Reporting Initiative framework for transparent sustainability disclosures and stakeholder communication.
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative guidelines for revenue transparency and open governance.
Business and Human Rights framework ensuring respect for human rights across the value chain.
Risk management framework for determining, assessing, and managing environmental and social risk in project finance.
Anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance obligations for all Australian-connected operations.