State of non-financial reporting of polish representatives of the mining industry in a sustainable social dimension

Abstract

An important problem faced by mining enterprises is the impact of their activities on the natural environment, as well as on the health and life of people. The exploitation of mineral deposits leads to changes in land relief, degradation of soil and lands, damage to vegetation, hydrogeological and hydrological transformations and atmosphere pollution. Nevertheless, perceiving mines only in terms of the damage resulting from the exploitation is unfair. Therefore, the article presents three Polish representatives of the mining industry in the context of the requirements they have met, acting in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Selection of KGHM Polska Miedz S.A. (copper ores and other accompanying elements), Lubelski Wȩgiel Bogdanka S.A. (hard coal) and the Capital Group Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A. - Mining and Conventional Energy S.A. (lignite), dictated by their significant share in the mining industry in Poland. The article lists and groups aspects related to the society both in terms of working conditions and the relationship of companies with the local community. The analysis of aspects resulted from a detailed study of reports of integrated mining companies prepared annually, in accordance with the guidelines of global corporate social responsibility standards. The benefits resulting from the care of enterprises for the society in the region of their activity were specified, and furthermore, aspects which are omitted, and according to the article authors should be included in reports, were indicated.