Independence Group Sustainability Report 2019

INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY To fulfill IGO’s purpose, we continually review the current way we conduct our business as well as the long- term sustainability of our business operations. We pursue improvements and opportunities for growth to enable the organisation to generate superior returns for our shareholders and explore ways to share the benefits our business creates. Wherever possible our approach is to minimise any negative impacts associated with our activities on people, communities and the environment in which we operate. IGO’s pathway to sustainable development is maturing as it continues to complement IGO’s strategy. We are extending our approach to integrate the multi- faceted and interrelated consideration of economic, environment, social and governance aspects across key business decisions and activities. We seek to address sustainability challenges through innovative solutions and respond to changing stakeholder expectations. We embrace accountability and open transparency of our activities. We are increasing the disclosure of our sustainability performance throughout the year and continue to comprehensively report our direct economic, tax and our Corporate Giving contributions. IGO participates in select global, national and regional organisations and initiatives, which inform our management approach to sustainability and improve our performance. Notably, these include: • Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) . AMEC represents over 275 members across Australia working in the mineral exploration and mining industry, providing policy and advocacy initiatives on industry topics. IGO has been a member since 2007. Our Chief Executive Officer, Peter Bradford is the current President of AMEC and we participate actively on various standing committees and working groups. • Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC) . Established in 2019 by the Western Australian Government, the FBICRC provides industry-led research capability to grow Australia's competitiveness and contribution in the global battery industries value chain. IGO become a core member during the year. • International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) . Although not a member of the ICMM, IGO apply the ICMM 10 Principles for sustainable development to guide our approach to managing sustainability risks and impacts and identifying improvement opportunities. The principles are included in the IGO Code of Conduct and have been integrated into our policies and standards. • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) . GRI is an international independent organisation with an international framework and standards for sustainability reporting. We prepare our annual Sustainability Report in line with the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards (Core option) and the GRI Mining & Metals Sector Supplement. • CEOs for Gender Equity . This Western Australian initiative aims to grow awareness of the benefits of gender equity, its impacts when addressed, as well as set an example for other CEOs and business leaders who want to bring about change within their workforce. IGO’s Chief Executive Officer, Peter Bradford, is a member of CEOs for Gender Equity and has made a public statement explaining his, and IGOs, support of the initiative. Read this statement on page 33 of this report. During FY19 we are proud to have further enhanced our sustainability framework with the introduction of our Proactively Green concept. 12 — IGO SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2019 OVERVIEW