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globally, the first three goals (5, 8, and 10) show progress
toward the targets set for 2030, with a maximum of 25%
advancement. The fourth goal (16) shows marginal prog-
ress, exceeding 60%, but is still far from the level expected
by the UN.
Mining plays a key role as a responsible agent in collab-
orating with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
contributing to improving performance indicators and the
achievement of these objectives. Additionally, it serves as a
strategic guide for social investment in the mining sector
and the implementation of programs that promote human
rights, inclusion, and diversity in the local communities
hosting mining operations (World Bank, 2024).
This approach includes specific initiatives aimed at
strengthening community participation, ensuring that
mining activities contribute sustainably to local social and
economic development. By aligning with the SDGs, the
industry not only fosters positive social impacts but also
ensures that its operations are integrated into the broader
framework of sustainable development, emphasizing the
importance of respecting human rights and the well-being
of local populations. In this way, the mining industry
will not only generate positive impacts on communities,
improving their quality of life and opportunities but also
strengthen its role as an agent of global change.
Value Proposition: Corporate Volunteering
The key value proposition of this project lies in the creation
and operation of a corporate volunteering program focused
on the Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goals
5, 8, 10, and 16. The volunteering program will aim to
develop and implement inclusive practices to promote gen-
der equality, the inclusion of local communities and indig-
enous peoples, and accessibility for people with disabilities.
This program will not only raise awareness and educate
employees on the importance of sustainability, but it will
also enable them to contribute directly to the development
of local communities and the achievement of the SDGs.
Therefore, the following steps are proposed for the cre-
ation of the volunteering program, which will involve the
participation of mining employees as volunteers, the inte-
gration of the SDGs, collaboration with communities, and
the monitoring of achievements.
Operation: the volunteering program would operate
through a system structured by the mining company, where
employees have the opportunity to engage in projects
designed to contribute to sustainability, improve the qual-
ity of life in local communities, and promote diversity and
inclusion. Volunteers could work directly with communi-
ties, participating in teaching technical skills, promoting
gender equality, facilitating access to job opportunities,
or engaging in activities that promote social cohesion and
peaceful conflict resolution.
Impacts of Creating Corporate Volunteering in Mining
Companies
Economic Impact: Improved operational efficiency and
competitiveness of the mining company through sustain-
able practices.
• Social Impact: Promotion of gender equality, inclu-
sion, and empowerment of vulnerable groups. It
also impacts social acceptance by demonstrating the
company’s commitment to the well-being of local
communities.
1. Define the
Volunteering
Name, Objectives,
and SDGs Focus.
2. Involve
Employees and
Promote Their
Participation.
3. Establish
Alliance with
Local
Communities and
Needs
Assessment.
4. Design and
Implement
Concrete
Volunteering
Projects.
5. Establish a
Monitoring and
Evaluation
System.
Figure 5. Steps for creating a corporate volunteering
program in mining companies
globally, the first three goals (5, 8, and 10) show progress
toward the targets set for 2030, with a maximum of 25%
advancement. The fourth goal (16) shows marginal prog-
ress, exceeding 60%, but is still far from the level expected
by the UN.
Mining plays a key role as a responsible agent in collab-
orating with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
contributing to improving performance indicators and the
achievement of these objectives. Additionally, it serves as a
strategic guide for social investment in the mining sector
and the implementation of programs that promote human
rights, inclusion, and diversity in the local communities
hosting mining operations (World Bank, 2024).
This approach includes specific initiatives aimed at
strengthening community participation, ensuring that
mining activities contribute sustainably to local social and
economic development. By aligning with the SDGs, the
industry not only fosters positive social impacts but also
ensures that its operations are integrated into the broader
framework of sustainable development, emphasizing the
importance of respecting human rights and the well-being
of local populations. In this way, the mining industry
will not only generate positive impacts on communities,
improving their quality of life and opportunities but also
strengthen its role as an agent of global change.
Value Proposition: Corporate Volunteering
The key value proposition of this project lies in the creation
and operation of a corporate volunteering program focused
on the Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goals
5, 8, 10, and 16. The volunteering program will aim to
develop and implement inclusive practices to promote gen-
der equality, the inclusion of local communities and indig-
enous peoples, and accessibility for people with disabilities.
This program will not only raise awareness and educate
employees on the importance of sustainability, but it will
also enable them to contribute directly to the development
of local communities and the achievement of the SDGs.
Therefore, the following steps are proposed for the cre-
ation of the volunteering program, which will involve the
participation of mining employees as volunteers, the inte-
gration of the SDGs, collaboration with communities, and
the monitoring of achievements.
Operation: the volunteering program would operate
through a system structured by the mining company, where
employees have the opportunity to engage in projects
designed to contribute to sustainability, improve the qual-
ity of life in local communities, and promote diversity and
inclusion. Volunteers could work directly with communi-
ties, participating in teaching technical skills, promoting
gender equality, facilitating access to job opportunities,
or engaging in activities that promote social cohesion and
peaceful conflict resolution.
Impacts of Creating Corporate Volunteering in Mining
Companies
Economic Impact: Improved operational efficiency and
competitiveness of the mining company through sustain-
able practices.
• Social Impact: Promotion of gender equality, inclu-
sion, and empowerment of vulnerable groups. It
also impacts social acceptance by demonstrating the
company’s commitment to the well-being of local
communities.
1. Define the
Volunteering
Name, Objectives,
and SDGs Focus.
2. Involve
Employees and
Promote Their
Participation.
3. Establish
Alliance with
Local
Communities and
Needs
Assessment.
4. Design and
Implement
Concrete
Volunteering
Projects.
5. Establish a
Monitoring and
Evaluation
System.
Figure 5. Steps for creating a corporate volunteering
program in mining companies