Iniciativa para la Garantía de una Minería Responsable (IRMA)

¿Qué es la Iniciativa para la Garantía de una Minería Responsable (IRMA)?

The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) is an internationally recognized voluntary assurance program aiming to improve mining operations’ performance. SCS Global Services Europe B.V. is one of three approved IRMA auditing and certification bodies and has certified numerous mines in Europe to the comprehensive IRMA standard.

Mine sites in Europe that choose to invest in an IRMA assessment have their environmental and social performance measured by SCS Global Services Europe B.V.’s independent audit teams. IRMA assessments dig deep, with over 400 requirements, including human rights, air and water quality, occupational health and safety, financial security, and community contribution and investment. 

SCS Global Services Europe B.V. recognizes achievement in responsible mining best practices. Our IRMA audit teams comprise a global network of environmental, social, and mining-sector experts that bring exceptional detail and quality to each project. Assessment inquiries and interviews with companies and community stakeholders encourage respectful, meaningful dialog leading to better ways of thinking and innovation, even after the mine assessments are complete.

IRMA se desarrolló teniendo en cuenta la participación de las partes interesadas. Para ver los anuncios públicos de las minas que se están sometiendo actualmente a auditorías IRMA in situ o para dejar comentarios de las partes interesadas sobre una mina que se esté auditando actualmente, haga clic aquí.

Why Choose SCS Global Services Europe B.V.?

Since 2019, SCS Global Services Europe B.V. has been one of the few auditing and certification bodies approved to provide comprehensive IRMA certifications. We understand that fully independent third-party verification is critical to stakeholder acceptance and our European regional auditing team understands how to address all stages of auditing and certification based on local and regional regulations, customs and language. SCS Global Services Europe B.V. has led third-party environmental and social auditing and sustainability certification for 40 years. Our expertise, certifications, and accreditations, including the IRMA, ISO 17021, Responsible Minerals Assurance Program (RMAP), Forest Stewardship Council, and others, have allowed us to support the certification of more than 6,000 companies spanning six continents. A full list of our accreditations is found here.

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