Vale is committed to integrating sustainability into its business by building a strong and positive economic, social and environmental legacy and mitigating the impacts of its operations.
Therefore, we seek to build strong and lasting relationships with our stakeholders, invest inmitigating the effects of our activities, work with high ethical standards, have transparentmanagement and actively contribute to advances related to the environment, biodiversity and sustainable development.
ESG Action Plan
Vale has analyzed and studied the methodology behind our leading ESG information providers. A gap analysis identified 52 gaps concerning best practices, and we have mapped an action plan to close these gaps.
Most importantly, the C-level is fully engaged with ESG action plan to close the gaps, which has become one of our 2030 commitments that are now part of their long-term compensation.
For the coming years, Vale will continue to increase its level of engagement with ESG stakeholders and strive for improvements.
Our Strategy
Our strategic pillars contribute to achieving our mission: to transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development.
New strategic pillars
Safety and operational excellence
To transform the way we operate with regard to three interconnected themes: (i) safety and risk management, (ii) assets management, and (iii) organization, processes and culture through the VPS (Vale Production System).
New pact with society
To positively impact society, going beyond taxes, social projects and reparation of Brumadinho, by becoming a development enabler in the areas where we operate and fostering a safer and more sustainable Brazilian mining industry.
Base Metals transformation
To keep on track with the transformation of the Base Metals business unit, applying best practices throughout all its operations.
Discipline in capital allocation
To keep focus on value creation and the safety of assets, investing in the sustainability of production and in protecting and increasing margins.
Maximize flight to quality in Iron Ore
To leverage our strengths in Vale’s world-class reserves, assets and logistics to maximize the value in our premium portfolio of products.
Our Commitments
People
In our business decisions, prioritize the safety of people and the environment, acting with respect, care and integrity. Build a positive social, economic and environmental legacy where we operate.
Safety
Make Vale one of the safest and most reliable mining companies in the world.
Reparation
Fully repair Brumadinho, taking the lead to bring dignity back to the affected families and communities.
Be a sustainable operator, local development catalyst and global sustainability agent. Our global sustainability goals are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.
Energy
100% self-generation of clean energy in Brazil
Forest
Recover and protect 100,000 ha of degraded land beyond our boundaries
Water
Reduce new water collection by 10%
Climate Change
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 16%
Socioeconomic Contribution
Health care, education and income generation
