Rio Tinto has strengthened its commitment to addressing domestic and family violence by expanding its support across prevention organisations in Canada.
The major miner will donate $400,000 across 15 organisations to provide essential services to those affected.
“Rio Tinto firmly believes that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, reaching into communities across Canada,” Rio Tinto iron, titanium and diamonds managing director Sophie Bergeron said.
“We are dedicated to supporting local organisations that play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of women, children, and LGBTQ+ community members.”
Since 2020, Rio has contributed CA$1.185 million to the initiative, assisting organisation such as the Northern Mosaic Network, a youth centre in Yellowknife, Canada.
“Rio Tinto’s donation to our organisation reinforces our ongoing work to see the Northwest Territories be a safer, more equitable place for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, families, and adults to thrive,” Northern Mosaic Network executive director Chelsea Thacker said.
“As a small, grass-roots collective, we often struggle to have large organisations and businesses really understand the value of the work we’re trying to do here.
“Rio Tinto’s support helps to show our team that our contributions are making a noticeable impact so that we can keep passionately serving our community without worrying about how we’re going to keep the lights on.”