Sustainability National Partnership Program

A New Program to Support Our Path to Sustainable Growth

Fortuna developed a Sustainability National Partnership Program (SNPP) in Côte d’Ivoire which aims to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and the country’s national development plan. The SNPP focuses on good health and well-being, quality education, promoting gender equality, clean water and sanitation, combating climate change, peace and justice. 

Developing the SNPP is an important part of our vision to be valued by our stakeholders as a sustainable company and a leader in the precious metals industry. Additionally, it is a key aspect of our commitment to social responsibility and our objective to contribute positively to the achievement of the UN SDGs where possible.

Taking a proactive approach to demonstrate how mining creates long-term value for society through engagement with diversified stakeholders is a key contributor to Fortuna’s success. It allows us to increase the opportunities for closer interaction with stakeholders and strengthens our relationship, while enhancing our reputation as responsible miner.

To implement the program, a number of key principles have been defined:

•  Projects are chosen which are useful and have a measurable impact on improving peoples’ lives.

•  Act through existing organizations and programs.

•  Give priority to national initiatives.

•  Encourage multilateral partnerships.

•  Enhance the Company’s reputation as a partner of choice and good corporate citizen.

To ensure appropriate oversight and governance of the SNPP, a steering committee was created in 2023 comprised of the COO West Africa, the Senior Vice-President Sustainability, and the Sustainability Regional Director. In addition, a National Manager was nominated to lead the program, assisted by the Country Manager and the Legal Manager.

We are committed to implementing this program according to the defined principles and to present the results at least annually. In 2023, we focused on the launch of the Partnership Program in Côte d’Ivoire. We aimed to implement at least one project with a recognized and experienced partner and to make strides in our ability to measure the positive impacts being created for peoples’ lives.

We are pleased to report the following key highlights from 2023:

•  SNPP launched in Côte d’Ivoire with the implementation of the governance structure.

•  Partnership developed with a recognized Ivoirian partner to implement a project related to good health and well-being.

In 2024, we will continue to implement the program in Côte d’Ivoire, with a focus on:

•  Reinforcing the partnership established in 2023.

•  Diversifying partners and projects to extend the impacts and benefits of the program.