Rio Tinto Group (RIO) investor relations material

Strategic direction and investment rationale

• Focus on commodities aligned with global trends and world-class assets, aiming for operational excellence, growth, and capital efficiency to deliver industry-leading returns and resilience for shareholders.

• Emphasis on people, social license, partnerships, and a simplified operating model with refreshed management systems.

Nature framework and governance

• Nature Framework aligns site-specific actions with group-wide standards, informed by global biodiversity frameworks and industry initiatives.

• Accountability for nature impacts is placed at the asset level, with oversight from the Board's Sustainability Committee and clear risk management structures.

• Assurance and transparency are enhanced through multi-level risk reporting, water disclosure platforms, and material risk metrics.

Environmental standards and site practices

• End-to-end management process includes no net loss pathways, mitigation hierarchy, independent risk reviews, and community engagement.

• Site-specific controls and performance-based outcomes are implemented across the mining lifecycle, with compliance verified through first and second line assurance.