Engaging with stakeholders

GRI indicators reported on below:

G4-2
G4-16
G4-24
G4-25
G4-26
G4-37
G4-SO1
G4-SO2

We believe in proactive, open and constructive stakeholder engagement, which informs participative decision-making.

We aim to:

strategically inculcate a culture of effective engagement within our organisation;
develop and implement formal and informal systems of communication for the benefit of the Group and our stakeholders;
ensure that we regularly engage on and respond to issues that are material to our stakeholders;
accurately understand the influence of our business activities on stakeholders and the potential impact stakeholders may have on the business, whether positive or negative, to enhance the engagement process;
ensure that we engage in a manner that is timely, accurate and relevant; and
continuously monitor, review and improve our engagement activities.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Promote the Sibanye brand

Build brand awareness and legitimacy
Position and strengthen the brand among key stakeholders
Achieve sustainable brand value

Build credibility and trust in Sibanye

Influence and work alongside stakeholders to deliver our vision
Deliver on our promises

Build a corporate culture for Sibanye by increasing awareness of our vision, mission, aims, objectives and values

Employees are aligned with our purpose, vision and values and understand what is needed of them to make a meaningful contribution
Employee engagement and achievement of organisational effectiveness

Improve communications and engagement capability and capacity of staff across the organisation and ensure resources are used to maximum effect

Achievement of our vision hinges on every manager becoming a communicating leader
Build capability for leaders to communicate effectively with key staff

Establish two-way internal communication across the Group

Checking that messages reach internal target audiences, and closing the loop to ensure that messages are understood and internalised
Providing opportunities for employee contribution

Provide high-quality, efficient and effective communication and engagement between Sibanye and our external stakeholders

Influence and work alongside key stakeholders
Consistent messaging to stakeholders
Ensure understanding of our contributions and impacts

SIBANYE’S PRIMARY STAKEHOLDERS
Local and provincial government	West Rand District Municipality Westonaria Local Municipality Merafong Local Municipality Matjhabeng Local Municipality Masilonyana Local Municipality	Lejweleputswa District Municipality Gauteng Provincial Government Free State Provincial Government Dipaleseng Local Municipality Randfontein Local Municipality
National government	Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) Department of Labour (DoL) Department of Education (DoE) Department of Higher Education Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)	Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Department of Health (DoH) Department of Rural Development and Land Reform Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources National Treasury
Non-governmental organisations	Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa Earthlife Africa	Federation for a Sustainable Environment Groundwork South Africa
Forums/key institutions	Chamber of Mines of South Africa Suppliers/contractors West Rand District Mining Forum	Merafong Community Mining Forum Far West Rand Dolomitic Water Association water users’ forum
Organised labour	Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)	Solidarity United Association of South Africa (UASA) Sibanye Group Leadership Forum
Regulators	Department of Mineral Resources Department of Water and Sanitation Department of Environmental Affairs National Nuclear Regulator	National Energy Regulator of South Africa JSE New York Stock Exchange/US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Communities	Tin City Kokosi Theunissen Welkom Virginia Blybank Siyathemba	Hillshaven Glenharvie Fochville Bekkersdal Simunye Randfontein Balfour
Media	National media Regional and local media	Specialist trade media Websites
Other	Sibanye Board of Directors Employees Sibanye Executive Committee (Exco) Investors/Providers of capital (shareholders and banks)	Retired employees Families of employees Mining units Board committees (Safety, Health and Sustainable Development, Social and Ethics, Audit and Risk)

Integrated Annual Report 2014

Financial capital

Human capital

Manufactured capital and intellectual capital

Social and relationship capital

Natural capital

Mineral resources and mineral reserves

Engaging with stakeholders

GRI indicators reported on below:

Promote the Sibanye brand

Build credibility and trust in Sibanye

Build a corporate culture for Sibanye by increasing awareness of our vision, mission, aims, objectives and values

Improve communications and engagement capability and capacity of staff across the organisation and ensure resources are used to maximum effect

Establish two-way internal communication across the Group

Provide high-quality, efficient and effective communication and engagement between Sibanye and our external stakeholders

Local and provincial government

National government

Non-governmental organisations

Forums/key institutions

Organised labour

Regulators

Communities

Media

Other