b'WHAT WE DOTSM THE PROTOCOL EXPECTATIONS / HOW WE COMPLYBiodiversity ConservationCommit to manage biodiversity at their mine sites, using the mitigation hierarchy, Demonstrated senior management commitment to biodiversity conservation and the2024 Sustainability ReportManagement Protocol and ensure that employee responsibilities for biodiversity management are clearlymitigation hierarchy, with defined responsibilities for accountable employees. Employed Corporate Environment & defined.A plan or system for managing significant biodiversity aspects, with clear biodiversityCompliance Specialist and a site-based Identify significant biodiversity aspects and implement associated action plans asobjectives and plans to achieve these objectives. Environmental Managerpart of an effective biodiversity management system.Engagement with communities and stakeholders on biodiversity conservation managementBiodiversity included in environmental Publicly report on biodiversity activities and performance. programs and activities. inductionsPublic meetings and communityPublic reporting of biodiversity performance and integration of this reporting in companyconsultation on results of biodiversity decision-making processes. surveys Training for employees to build awareness of biodiversity conservation. Planting to rebuild vegetation corridor enhancing biodiversityClimate Change Protocol Commit to ambitious climate action in business strategy and decision-making.A corporate climate change strategy that is integrated into broader business planning and2024 Sustainability Report Manage climate change through comprehensive systems for energy efficiency,publicly reported. Commitment to set targets in the future to emissions reduction, and adaptation to physical impacts.Corporate governance structures to ensure that climate-related risks and opportunities arekeep emissions levels as low as practically being considered, managed, and reported. possible Set targets and report on a mines performance on climate action. Website (www.centaurus.com.au) A comprehensive system to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Management of physical climate impacts, including identifying and considering physical climate risks in decision-making and putting in place adaptation measures. Performance targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with progress demonstrated towards these targets.Crisis Management and Plan to manage a crisis and to communicate effectively with employees, authorities, A crisis management and communications plan endorsed by the CEO. Risk assessments undertaken for Communications Planningand the community during crisis response.Crisis management teams at both the corporate and local level, with clear roles andconstruction and operational phasesProtocol Review the plan on a regular basis to make sure that it responds to company needs,responsibilities. Risk management and emergency properly reflects risks, and incorporates best practices. response programs documented toRegular review of notification and alert mechanisms and the crisis management andprevent, respond and mitigate the crisisTrain employees to manage a crisis through annual crisis simulation exercises. communications plan. scenarios Annual simulation exercises to ensure adequate training and preparedness at both corporate and local levelsIndigenous and CommunityIdentify groups and individuals with an interest in decisions related to miningA demonstrated commitment to aim to obtain the Free, Prior and Informed Consent of2024 Sustainability ReportRelationships Protocol operationsfor example, Indigenous peoples, community members, employees. directly affected Indigenous peoples for new projects and expansions where impacts to rights2023 EIA-RIMA submission for JIOPSupport meaningful relationships with these groups and individuals, with a specificmay occur. Commitments and completion of focus on Indigenous peoples and communities, their rights and working with a viewA response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadas Call to Action 92 iii, whichcommunity consultation and stakeholder to obtaining their consent. calls for the corporate sector to provide education and skills-based training for managers andengagement processesWork with communities to mitigate potential negative impacts and to optimizestaff in areas such as Indigenous history and intercultural competency. Building strong and meaningful social benefits related to mining operations. Stronger commitments to collaborate with communities, including in the management ofrelationships with the community through mining-related impacts and benefits and designing the processes through which they wish tolocal procurement and employmentRespond to feedback and concerns raised by communities. engage on matters of interest.Implementation of leading engagement practices to build meaningful Relationships. 43'