Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 90 commodities. The Group’s operations comprise over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities.
With a strong footprint in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, Glencore’s industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries. Glencore’s customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, oil and food processing industries. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. Glencore employs around 200,000 people, including contractors.
Respect for human rights is fundamental to all our activities and our number one priority in the workplace is to protect the health and well-being of all our workers. We take a proactive approach to health and safety and we are committed to ensuring continuous improvement in our processes to prevent occupational disease and injuries.
Glencore Corporate Practice (GCP) is our corporate governance framework and the programme through which we manage sustainability. GCP reflects our corporate values; its practical application across our business is detailed in our Code of Conduct and this framework is reflected in our Sustainability Reports.