Sustainability
Sio is committed to offering superior products and practicing sustainable development that respects the people, community, and environment as demonstrated by Sio’s ESG practices.
Environmental Priorities
Environmental management is built into project planning and operations from the start. Our Sustainability Management Plan sets out how that commitment is governed, measured and reviewed — and groundwater protection is its first priority.
Sustainability Management Plan
The plan sets out Sio Silica's core sustainability commitments, governance and accountability, regulatory compliance, material topics, stakeholder engagement and the annual performance cycle for the SiMBA Project.
Our sustainability priorities
Protect groundwater and potable-water resources
Prevent pollution before relying on mitigation
Reduce emissions and transportation impacts
Minimize land disturbance; protect biodiversity
Engage transparently with communities and Indigenous Nations
Reviewed at least annually — next review Sept 2027
Social Priorities
Our commitment to social responsibility is deeply ingrained in our corporate culture. The organization is dedicated to the health and safety of its workers and the community, and demonstrates meaningful engagement, inclusion and transparency, building strong relationships, and creating opportunities that provide mutual benefits.
Community Engagement
Sio recognizes that in order to ensure our developments and operations have the greatest positive impact on the communities where we work, meaningful and transparent community engagement is critical. We actively engage with the communities where we operate, collaborating with local organizations and initiatives to address social challenges and community concerns.
Health and Safety, and Labour Practices
We are dedicated to promoting fair labor practices and ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment for all our employees. Our workforce development initiatives aim to empower employees with the necessary skills and knowledge, fostering personal growth and contributing to the overall development of the communities we serve.
Indigenous Engagement and Relationships
Sio recognizes that engagement with Indigenous communities starts with relationships built on trust, respect, and responsiveness. It is our commitment to engage and work with Indigenous communities in the areas where we operate to ensure transparency, mutual respect, and collaboration with the goal to build lasting relationships.
Governance Priorities
Sio has a solid foundation, delivering on its strategy that is both sustainable and resilient.
As an industry leader its governance practices focus on accountability, responsible practices, value drivers, revenue growth, and risk.