406-1 EITI Requirement 6.4 Environmental impact of extractive activities Guidance Note

Summary

Requirement 6.4 of the EITI Standard encourages implementing countries to disclose information on the management and monitoring of the environmental impact of extractive activities. Stakeholders can agree areas of priority for disclosure, based on national priorities for the sector and demand for transparency at the national and local level.

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Issuer

Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI)

Year

2021

Region

International

Issuer (type)

Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) (International)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Manufacturing
Administrative, Support, Waste Management
Finance & Insurance

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions