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Performance Snapshot

  • Implement S&H Compass program to increase S&H talent
  • Fatigue and collision avoidance technology study
  • Develop and implement Fatigue Management Standard
  • Implement Respiratory Protection Standard
  • Develop Fitness for Duty job descriptions followed by development of FFD Standard
  • Develop a Critical Risk Construction Standard for projects
2011 Targets and Objectives 2011 Performance 2012 Targets and Objectives
GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS
  • Strengthen the ethical culture of the company
  • On track
  • Strengthen the ethical culture of the company on a global basis
  • Complete annual training and certification process on the Code of Conduct and Ethics (the Code)
  • Completed: 5,000 employees were trained and certified
  • Complete annual training and certification process on the Code
  • Complete annual training for employees in “positions of trust” on the Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy
  • Completed: Renewed emphasis on in-person training along with enhanced supporting procedures and documents
  • Amend Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy and the Code to extend prohibition against bribery of any person (not limited to government officials). Enhance anti-corruption procedures
  • Develop a Human Rights (HR) compliance initiative in alignment with the UN Guiding Principles for Business & Human Rights (the Guiding Principles)
  • Developed an HR compliance initiative in alignment with the Guiding Principles, including a global HR Policy and a Reporting and Escalation Procedure for HR allegations
  • Develop new refresher on-line training courses for designated employees on the Code and Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy
  • Conduct in-person training on HR Policy
  • Conduct pre-audit phase of global HR Assessment Project
  • Continue to enhance supporting procedures for HR Policy
EMPLOYEES
  • Complete Level 1 Compass Development Program (CDP) and continue to establish Level 2 programs for key areas
  • New HR, Environment and Safety CDP programs established. Initial Level 2 program pilot completed
  • New Capital Projects CDP program
  • Enhance participation in CDP by 10% (Level 1 and 2 to 310 and 55 respectively)
  • 2011 CDP participation numbers: Level 1 – 317 and Level 2 – 63
  • CDP1: 319 participants, with 70 graduates by 2013
  • CDP2: 59 participants, first graduates by 2013
  • Complete Learning Management System (LMS) roll-out to remaining regions (Australia and North America)
  • LMS implementation continued in North America and commenced in Australia. Also implemented at the corporate office
  • Integrate LMS and Talent Management (TM) platforms by the end of 2013
  • Design and launch a new Leadership Development Program (LDP) based on revised leadership model
  • LDP designed and initial pilot program completed
  • Implement the new LDP to start in 1st quarter 2012. Up to 300 people in the company will complete this program in 2012
  • Implement TM and succession planning improvements in 2012
  • Complete global talent reviews for all critical roles
  • Develop and implement pipeline concept for new hires
  • Develop and implement university co-op strategy
COMMUNITY
  • Implement improved planning and monitoring of Community Relations (CR) activities through a phased implementation of the Community Relations Management System (CRMS)
  •  Significant progress in development of CRMS: CR Policy and Standard issued; a global CRMS Taskforce formed to guide site implementation; sites commenced a 2 year implementation program
  • All sites develop CRMS implementation plans with a commitment to establish Social Obligations Registers and Grievance Mechanisms by end 2012
  • Advance CRMS with development of a suite of supporting tools and resources
  • Update and improve the CR component of the Barrick Development System (BDS)
  • Updating of the BDS was deferred to 2012 pending the finalization of the CRMS
  • Update the CR Component of BDS based on final CR Standard requirements
  • Continue development of the Compass program for CR teams
  • CR Compass program initiated in 2011
  • Finalize and implement CR Compass program
  • Develop CR Audit program and undertake initial site audits at priority sites during 2012
  • Develop a dedicated CR program to support company-wide exploration activities
ENVIRONMENT
  • Development of a tailings storage facility (TSF) performance review mechanism
  • Completed development of an internal Audit protocol and associated Corrective Action Plan (CAP) protocol for operating TSFs
  • Approve and implement CAP for active TSFs
  • Update TSF Design, Operation and Management Guidelines for review and approval
  • The Tailings and Waste Rock Environmental Standard will be approved and implemented
  • Completed development and approval of Tailings Management Standard (TMS); implementation rescheduled to 2012
  • Implement Tailings Management Standard
  • The audit program will focus on compliance with 21 environmental audits and 16 safety audits conducted in 2011 – 10 will be combined EHS audits
  • Completed 16 environmental audits and 15 safety audits. Nine were combined EHS audits
  • Complete 21 audits with various combinations of environmental (17) safety (14) and, starting this year, community relations (4)
  • Focus on biodiversity pilot projects to gain a greater understanding of risks and opportunities
  • Continue working with INAP to develop the GARD Guide
SAFETY AND HEALTH
  •  Zero fatalities
  • 2 fatalities
  •  Zero fatalities
  •  10% reduction in TRFR
  •  1% reduction in TRFR
  • 10% reduction in TRFR
  • Continue Courageous Leadership (CL) training and roll-out Version 3
  • Completed 2011 CL training: new CL training occurs each year to match strategic priorities
  • Continue CL training
  • Revise the CL program to align with CHESS functions (Community, Health, Environment, Safety, Security)
  • Identify and formally assess risks associated with significant / major pieces of infrastructure
  • On track
  • Barrick’s Maintenance function has taken over this objective
  • Focused application of risk management, Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) principles and audit of 15 critical risk categories
  • On track
  • Develop and implement Risk Assessment Facilitators training course
  • Enhance VFL quality and track regional targets
  • Audit against 15 critical risk categories
  • Focus on mitigation strategies for ergonomic risks
  • On track
  • Develop Ergonomic Assessment Tool and continue awareness campaign
  • Continued refinement of Barrick data collection system and key health risks
  • On track
  • Develop and standardize new health definitions in management reporting tool
  • Sharpen investigation focus on potential fatal incidents
  • On track
  • Continue to enhance potential fatal incident investigation process
  • Complete implementation of vehicle monitoring devices
  • Completed: realized a 65% reduction in vehicle incidents 2011 vs. 2010
  • Continue to monitor & track driving incidents and driving behaviours
  • The ground support performance review will be finalized and implemented
  • A Ground Control Standard was developed
  • Implement and audit compliance of Ground Control Standard