August 2016

This paper contains practical learnings and engagement questions to five key challenges faced by the extractives sector when implementing the U.N. Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (Guiding Principles). Wespath staff visited Newmont Mining Corporation’s (Newmont) mines in Peru to learn first-hand how one of the world’s largest gold producers integrates human rights concerns. Newmont’s experience in Peru demonstrates that a company can face real conflict despite its best efforts to faithfully implement the Guiding Principles. The insights gained from this field visit can help investors better understand how global companies in multiple sectors are addressing human rights-related issues. This report was written by Daniela Jaramillo, Sustainable Investment Specialist, and Kirsty Jenkinson, Managing Director, Sustainable Investment Strategies.