This webinar provides an overview of the social performance aspects of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management. We look back at some of the drivers for positioning communities so prominently in the standard, and the multi-stakeholder process that underpinned its formulation. We examine the governance aspects of the standard, and the specific social performance requirements.

The session highlights where standard succeeded in integrating social performance into this deeply technical arena, and some areas where the standard falls short of civil society expectations. These areas may provide opportunity for reflection for future iterations, and the role of social performance professionals in implementation. The session concludes with an open discussion about the implications for social performance.