The report describes Vale's approach to sustainability, which is centered around three key pillars: Sustainable Operator, Local Sustainable Development Catalyst, and Global Sustainability Agent. The report highlights the company's commitment to reconciling its objectives of growth and generation of value with the construction of a social, economic, and environmental legacy in the regions where it operates. The report also provides a comprehensive overview of Vale's performance in 2008, including its financial results, investments, environmental initiatives, and social programs. Some specific highlights from that year include a record-breaking investment volume of US$ 10 billion, the achievement of certification in the internal controls set forth by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the acquisition of Vale Australia, the development of the Sustainable Development Policy, and the launch of the 'Inove' Program to support small and medium sized suppliers.
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Vale SA 2008 Sustainability Report
Issuing Company Vale S.A.
Report Type Sustainability Report
Report Language EN
Report Filesize 4.23 MB
No. of Pages 117 pages
Reporting period2006-2008
Report EditionUnknown
Assurance Provider KPMG Assurance Services
Reporting Standards GRI; Global Compact; ICMM
Materiality Assessmenttrue