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GREEN ENERGY. GREAT FOR MORE THAN THE PLANET.

As we scale our green energy projects globally, our focus is on providing opportunities for communities to benefit from the energy transition, building economic opportunities and ensuring responsible management of the environment in which we operate.

Key figures

37%

Senior leadership roles held by women.

1.3

TRIFR. The lowest out of 15 years of operation. (Metals)

Over 100

Different nationalities represented across our workforce.

24%

Female workforce.

Key focus areas

  • Improving lives

    Fortescue contributed more than $86 million through its voluntary social investment programs in FY24, supporting local communities with initiatives in education, healthcare, and economic development.

  • Protecting nature

    Fortescue invested over $6 million in biodiversity research and conservation programs in FY24, implementing comprehensive environmental management systems.

  • Partnering with First Nations communities

    The Billion Opportunities program has awarded over $5.3 billion in contracts to nearly 200 First Nations businesses since 2011, fostering economic empowerment and capacity building within First Nations communities.

  • Protecting cultural heritage

    We’re committed to ensuring no impact to First Nations heritage without consultation and consent, with zero significant heritage incidents reported in FY24, reflecting robust engagement and respect for cultural sites.

  • Building a diverse and inclusive team

    Women now make up 24% of Fortescue's workforce and hold 37% of senior leadership roles, while First Nations Australians represent 11% of the Australian workforce, demonstrating significant strides in promoting diversity and inclusion.

  • Product stewardship

    As we build our Energy business and decarbonise our Metals business, we also build our green energy value chains. Starting from scratch, this enables us to take advantage of the opportunity to apply global best practices and leading concepts for product stewardship on the road to Real Zero.

  • Acting with integrity

    We ensure ethical conduct through comprehensive training and compliance programs.

A commitment to upholding human rights

Our comprehensive measures to ensure ethical practices and safe work environments.

We’re dedicated to eradicating modern slavery from our supply chain, implementing stringent human rights due diligence and mandatory training for all employees. Our priority is creating a safe and healthy workplace, with robust policies and practices to protect the rights and wellbeing of its workforce and communities.
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A global approach to sustainability

From supporting First Nations-owned businesses in the Pilbara, engaging with communities in Norway, through to  modern slavery risk in our global operations and supply chains.

Our Group approach to sustainability outlines how we’re empowering people, respecting the planet and ensuring positive social and economic benefits, no matter where we operate.

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Dive deeper

Our comprehensive annual reporting suite contains in-depth insights into our performance, sustainability efforts, and strategic initiatives.
  • FY24 Annual Report

  • FY24 Sustainability Report

  • FY24 Corporate Governance Statement

  • Climate Transition Plan