Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM)
Mining Association of Canada
Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) is an initiative curated by the industry membership organisation the Mining Association of Canada (MAC).
The Standard evaluates eight topics related to social and environmental performance. TSM was the first mining sustainability standard in the world to require site-level assessments. It is mandatory for all companies that are members of the MAC for their Canadian operations and has been adopted by several other mining chambers around the world.
- Current Version: Varies by supplement
- First Published: 2004
About
| Name | Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) |
| Owner(s) | Mining Association of Canada |
| First Published | 2004 |
| Current Version Published | Varies by supplement |
| Licensing Terms | Membership |
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| Number of Participants | 100-500 |
| Applicable Size of Entity | Agnostic/All |
Governance
| Scheme Holder Type |
Industry Organisation An organisation, association or membership representing and with a mandate for improving the services provided by an industry, its public standing, and including the industry's sustainability performance. |
| Core Focus |
Operating standard A standard that sets expectations for the sustainability performance of a standard-holding organisation's own operations |
| Claim Type | Business practice performance |
Assurance
| Verification Requirement | Independent 3rd Party |
| Verification Frequency | Every 3 years |
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| Assessor Qualifications | Professional assessment qualifications (e.g., ISO, ASI, IRCA, APSCA, etc.) |
| Public Audit Reporting | Partial |
| Applicability | Site-level |
| Assurance Notes | Training required for VSP in External Verification |
Consultation
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