Perth, Australia, April 11, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rio Tinto continues to increase its contribution to supporting local jobs and the economy in Western Australia, with the company increasing its spending on local businesses near its operations by almost 40% year-on-year. increasing by a percentage.
In 2023, Rio Tinto worked with more than 2,400 suppliers in Western Australia, spending A$8.8 billion across the state. Of this, A$875 million was spent supporting local businesses near our operations.
The company also increased spending with Indigenous businesses in Western Australia by 35% year on year in 2023, spending a record A$593 million.
In the Pilbara, Rio Tinto spent A$835 million with local businesses, of which A$499 million was spent with Indigenous businesses based in the Pilbara. More than 80% of these businesses were traditional owner businesses.
Rio Tinto has increased annual spend with suppliers in Western Australia by 78% since 2018 as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the communities in which we operate.
Rio Tinto celebrated the contributions of its suppliers last night at its second annual Supplier Recognition Awards. This award recognizes the outstanding performance of the company's valued suppliers and their contributions to the company and the community.
Suppliers or companies that have worked with Rio Tinto across its WA operations can be nominated for outstanding performance and leadership across six categories. This year, he was selected from 18 finalists out of approximately 200 supplier nominations.
Two major awards were also presented on the night: WA Supplier of the Year and Chief Executive Officer Award.
Prime Minister Roger Cook attended the event and presented the WA Supplier of the Year Award to Monadelphus, while Rio Tinto Iron Ore Chief Executive Officer Simon Trott presented the CEO Award to Wesfarmers. did.
Simon Trott, CEO of Rio Tinto Iron Ore, said: “By providing businesses with the opportunity to support local jobs for local people, we are committed to supporting our customers across the communities in which we operate. We are committed to sharing our successes.
“We are proud to have built momentum over the past six years to partner with more businesses in Western Australia. As we invest in the future of our business and operations in Western Australia, , continues to create opportunities for suppliers.
“We were delighted to welcome nearly 700 people to last night’s supplier awards ceremony to recognize the important contributions of our suppliers to the success of our businesses and communities. Congratulations to the finalists.” ”
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook congratulated the winners and finalists on their achievements and contributions to Western Australia.
Premier Roger Cook said: “Ensuring local businesses play a role in our resource sector is critical to the continued strength of our economy and local jobs across the state.”
“My Government has implemented a range of initiatives to enhance local content in government projects and it is great to see major companies like Rio Tinto increasing their local spending. ”
Winner
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Award category |
explanation |
winner |
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compassion, courage |
A business that demonstrates alignment with Rio Tinto's core values and demonstrates how Rio Tinto puts people at the heart of its business through its commitment to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace and culture. . |
simcon industrial medicine |
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local |
Businesses that are actively investing in the local workforce in the areas in which we operate in Washington State and positively impacting the well-being and values of our communities. |
Mundamura |
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health and safety |
A business that demonstrates top-class safety performance at WA sites and contributes to creating safer workplaces beyond the scope of its own business. |
Bunbury Drilling Company |
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environment |
Businesses that contribute to reducing emissions across our operations and support us in achieving our ESG targets each year. This includes sustainable initiatives, products or services that positively impact, contribute to or promote conservation, reduction, reuse and recycling. |
camco engineering |
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In operation |
A business that tackles obstacles and pushes boundaries to safely deliver results. This increases Rio Tinto's productivity and demonstrates industry-leading practices and performance. |
hitachi rail |
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innovation award |
Companies that use innovative solutions to overcome challenges and obstacles and benefit our WA business are expanding their market reach by leveraging new technologies and services that deliver tangible business value to our business. Demonstrates leadership in |
wallbridge gilbert aztec |
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wa suppliers |
Western Australian businesses were recognized for their strong performance across multiple categories. |
Mona Delfoss |
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chief executive officer |
The company has delivered excellence for Rio Tinto in all areas of value and has transformed the company's operational, social and environmental performance. |
wesfarmers |
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