Mines slammed over ESG reports

THE majority of Zimbabwean mining companies are not publishing environmental social and governance (ESG) reports, raising questions over their commitment to protecting the environment, a legal expert at the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association has said.

An ESG report is published by companies and organisations to show their plans on tackling environmental degradation, climate change, human rights abuses and corruption.

Listed companies are obligated to submit reports with full details about the state of affairs in their businesses.

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