Biodiversity
The variety of all living things on earth, including animals, plants, micro-organisms, bacteria, fungi and the ecosystems that they are part of.
Nature
Nature includes all living organisms, physical features, forces, and processes that exist independently of humans. It is intrinsically linked with climate, playing a crucial role in regulating and combating climate change.
Targets
For biodiversity, Fortescue aims to achieve a net positive impact on biodiversity, where our impacts are outweighed by the actions we take, with an outcome of overall biodiversity benefit from our presence. We're also focused on using water responsibly, optimising circularity objectives and minimising waste.
Recycle more than 80 per cent of our non-mineralised waste volumes at our mine sites, excluding tyres and concrete waste
FY25
79%
FY24
80.6%
FY23
80.6%
Not achieved in FY25
Target retired in FY25
Divert more than 80 per cent of our non-mineralised waste volumes at our mine sites, excluding tyres and concrete waste
FY25
80.3%
FY24
N/A
FY23
N/A
Achieved in FY25
Target established in FY25 and continues into FY26
By 2030, develop a clear pathway to net positive biodiversity
FY25
Progressed
FY24
Progressed
FY23
Progressed
Progress outlined below
Ongoing to 2030
Our annual progress on the pathway to net positive biodiversity:
FY25: Biodiversity Strategy updated, commitment to net positive biodiversity affirmed
FY24: Biodiversity Strategy released
FY23: draft Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework piloted.
Material Topics
Circularity
Eliminating waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use and regenerating natural systems.
Mine Planning
The process of designing and organising mining operations to maximise efficiency, safety, and profitability while minimising environmental impact.
