It is important that the Pebble Project be committed to conserving and protecting the local environment, optimizes benefits for local communities, and addresses local issues and concerns.

In order to address all environmental concerns, we are pleased to note that Pebble Project personnel and all of its contractors, suppliers and consultants are required to observe the following principles as a condition of their employment:

• Apply the highest quality environmental management standards to all study, development, construction and operational activities undertaken at the Pebble Project;
• Ensure that all technical, environmental and cultural studies undertaken in support of the Pebble Project are thorough and rigorous;
• Ensure that all regulatory requirements for the development, construction and operation of the Pebble Project are met and/or exceeded;
• Actively work with local residents, communities and governments to ensure that the Pebble Project respects local priorities, and advances local interests in such areas as employment, business opportunities and infrastructure development;
• Be open, honest and forthright with all project stakeholders;
• Seek input and dialogue with local communities and project stakeholders;
• Ensure that local people and local companies receive priority consideration for employment and business opportunities, based on qualifications and merit; and
• Develop and implement the best possible plan for the Pebble Project from an environmental, social, and economic perspective.