CCCMC and GIZ
Responsible Outward Investments of Chinese Mining Companies: The establishment and
implementation of Chinese Outward Mining Guidelines
Room 717
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Organizer: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the China Chamber of
Commerce of Metals, Minerals and Chemicals Importers and Exporters (CCCMC)
Speakers:
N.N., Vice Minister, Ministry of Land and Resources of the P.R. of China, Beijing, China
N.N. Canadian Government
Mr. Chen Feng, Chairman, CCCMC, Beijing, China
Mr. Sun Lihui, CCCMC, Beijing, China
TBC, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), Beijing, China
TBC, World Bank, Washington DC
Philipp Kruschel, EMM Network, GIZ, Beijing
Abstract:
On 24 October 2014, the China Chamber of Commerce of Metals Minerals and Chemicals
Importers and Exporters (CCCMC) launched the Chinese Guidelines for Social Responsibility in
Outbound Mining Investment. CCCMC represents a membership of more than 6000 companies,
encompassing the majority of Chinese mining companies investing abroad and trading mineral, metal
and hydrocarbon products.
The Guidelines represent the first industry specific guidance on social responsibility for the
Chinese mining industry. They require Chinese mining companies to integrate social
andenvironmental factors into their investment decision making and operations abroad.
GIZhassupported CCCMC in developing these Guidelines as part of the Emerging Markets Network
for Sustainability, and with the participation of various stakeholders from the Chinese government
and the Chinese mining industry.
The session will introduce CCCMC’s responsible mining guidelines as well as the 3-year Action
Plan on promoting Chinese mining companies’ social responsibility in their outbound mining
operations. Participants from Chinese mining companies, international mining companies,
international organizations, NGOs, CSR experts and other stakeholders will be invited to look into
CCCMC’s mining guidelines and the Action Plan and discuss possible challenges and opportunities of
implementing these guidelines and the corresponding Action Plan. Two Chinese pilot companies
(China Minmetals Corporation, China Gold Group) will showcase best practices on responsible mining
and how to implement CCCMC’s guidelines as a strategic approach to improve their social responsible
performance as well as sustain their outbound mining investments.
In addition, this session will provide an overview of the importance of responsible mining in managing
risks in mining project investments for Chinese mining companies. High-level speakers will open the
session (1. Vice Minister for Land and Resources, PR of China; 2. Representative of the Canadian
Government; 3. Chairman, CCCMC). In a subsequent 75-minute Panel discussion, panelists will
showcase good practices to reduce risks and encourage investments that are beneficial to host
countries and investors alike. Drawing on practical examples, panelists will illustrate the
importance of improving responsible mining performance by implementing guidelines alongside
the strengthening of good practices of operating companies to ensure “win-win” outcomes.
Speakers and panelists will highlight innovative international policy approaches, including for
promoting and implementing corporate responsibility practices, as well as making good use of
international platforms such as EMM Network for exchanging with international players and
disseminating good practices.