OUR COMMITMENT TO ENGAGED AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES

From the initial stages of exploration to the eventual reclamation and rehabilitation of a mine site, Eldorado relies on the relationships we have with our stakeholders to work toward socially inclusive and sustainable development.

COMMUNITY VOICES

All of our operating sites regularly meet with Community of Interest Committees (CICs) that we believe play an important role in providing independent feedback on our activities. These committees are composed of representative and local stakeholders, including community leaders, youth, Indigenous representatives, government regulators, environmental organizations and technical experts.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

Our approach to community investment is responsive to local needs, while maintaining the core principles of inclusion and transparency. Engaging with local stakeholders to understand our impacts as well as their goals for the sustainable development of their communities is essential to how we identify and implement community investment projects. Each site is responsible for its own community investment initiatives, with the exception of the Kassandra Mines, which acts as a singular community investment unit on behalf of Olympias, Skouries and Stratoni.

Community investment projects are first assessed and then implemented by our community relations and public relations teams at each of our sites. Mine General Managers, along with country-level oversight from the EVP, Development, Greece, VP & Country Manager, Canada, and VP & Country Manager, Türkiye, are responsible for overseeing community investment projects and their contributions to sustainable development. Eldorado’s VP, Health, Safety & Sustainability supports in-country teams in developing frameworks that optimize the efficacy and transparency of our community investments.

In 2023, we formally adopted a Community Investment Guidance as part of Sustainability Integrated Management System (SIMS), which was developed through a collaborative process across sites, for the purpose of advancing sustainable development in host communities through strategic community investments. This involved aligning to Eldorado’s values, policies and SIMS, as well as our commitments to Mining Association of Canada - Towards Sustainable Mining (MAC-TSM) and the World Gold Council - Responsible Gold Mining Principles (WGC’s RGMPs) and leading international frameworks on community development and investment. We will seek to formally implement the guidance in 2024, addressing opportunities identified to support communities in building long-term resilience and self-reliance and share best practices across global teams, given their unique local socio-economic contexts.

Eldorado’s community investment falls broadly under the following categories:

Area of focusRelated SDGOur Investments
Arts and CultureE Web Goal 11 IconEnabling culture and diversity of local communities through preservation of heritage and promotion of local traditions and practices
Economic DevelopmentE Web Goal 5 IconE Web Goal 8 IconE Web Goal 10 IconE Web Goal 11 IconSupporting local business development, skills and capacity building in the local labour force, as well as entrepreneurship opportunities
Education and YouthE Web Goal 4 IconE Web Goal 5 IconFostering opportunities for childhood, youth and adult continuing studies, as well as research and education initiatives relevant to the mining sector
EnvironmentE Web Goal 13 IconE Web Goal 14 IconE Web Goal 15 IconThe protection and preservation of the natural environment around our mines that go well beyond regulatory requirements
Health and Well-beingE Web Goal 3 IconSecuring improved quality and access to local healthcare services that can operate independently and sustainably, and supporting recreational projects and sport clubs that promote healthy and active lifestyles
InfrastructureE Web Goal 6 IconE Web Goal 7 IconE Web Goal 9 IconE Web Goal 11 IconContinuing the implementation and maintenance of physical infrastructure that supports community needs and a post-mine economy

ADVANCING STRATEGIC COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

Eldorado formally adopted a Community Investment Guidance document in 2023. The purpose of the document is to serve as a reference guide across our sites for decision-making on community investments with strategic objectives.

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We believe that conducting business honestly and respectfully requires open communication between our sites and stakeholders.

OTHER SUSTAINABILITY PILLARS

Healthy Environments Now And For The Future

Healthy Environments Now And For The Future

We carefully plan, design and build operations to mitigate our environmental impacts, and work with host communities and governments to ensure that our operations meet acceptable standards of practice and adhere to regulations.

Safe, Inclusive And Innovative Operations

Safe, Inclusive And Innovative Operations

People are at the core of our business. By keeping our people safe, providing well-paid jobs and fostering inclusivity and diversity in our workforce, our operations contribute to the social and economic development of the communities in which we work.

Responsibly Produced Products

Responsibly Produced Products

Eldorado is committed to responsibly producing gold and other metals that offer a wide range of uses. Our products advance sustainable development and contribute to economic growth around the world.