RBM cleans up waste awards
RBM became the first mining entity in KZN to be honoured by the Institute for Waste Management South Africa (IWMSA) with a Gold 4-Star Certificate and Best New Entrant.
RICHARDS Bay Minerals (RBM) walked off with two awards at the Waste Management Awards gala event at the Durban Country Club.
Sweetening this achievement is the fact that RBM became the first mining entity in KwaZulu-Natal to be honoured by the Institute for Waste Management South Africa (IWMSA) with a Gold 4-Star Certificate and Best New Entrant.
What this means is that the company is being acknowledged for demonstrating leadership in promoting waste management, on-site recycling, proper record keeping and environmental compliance throughout their operations.
RBM General Manager for Health, Safety, Environment and Security, Dr Peter Eaglen, said this positive news reinforces the company’s commitment to controlling and disposing of waste in a responsible manner.
He explained that the company has various plans in place to make sure all stakeholders – employees, contractors and communities – are able to live and work in a safe, healthy environment. Eaglen said their efforts are guided by legislation as well as Rio Tinto policies that outline very clearly ways and actions that should be taken to safeguard the environment in which the company operate.
‘Over time we have been able to reduce waste disposed of at landfill sites. We have increased efficiency and overall make the world a better place with less waste,’ Eaglen said.
‘ RBM’s vision is to continue their focus on best practices, implementing the Group standards on environmental management and the requirements pertaining to its waste licence.
We have a team that carries out routine or unplanned visits to ensure compliance and implement the necessary actions if conditions need to be improved.’
Follow @Jarryd_Kast
