The standards used in this Sustainability Index

GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE (GRI)

The GRI Standards include an internationally recognized set of standards for the economic, environmental and social aspects of business performance that enable stakeholders to compare the performance of different companies. This report is prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards 2021. Given Boliden’s business, we have also voluntarily included relevant disclosures from the previous GRI G4 Mining and Minerals sector supplement, which no longer form part of the applicable GRI standards.

THE TEN PRINCIPLES OF THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT

Boliden has been a signatory to the UN Global Compact since 2012. The UN Global Compact is a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor rights, environment and anti-corruption. This report is part of the basis to our Communication on Progress (COP).

TASK FORCE ON CLIMATE-RELATED FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURES (TCFD)

Boliden supports the recommendations from the TCFD and discloses its performance to date in this report.

THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON MINING AND METALS’ (ICMM) MINING PRINCIPLES

Boliden is a member of ICMM and our performance related to their requirements as well as their metals and mining principles is disclosed in this report.

THE SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (SASB)

Boliden has reported according to the SASB since 2021, and specifically the SASB Metals & Mining standard.

OECD Due Diligence Guidance

Boliden's Due Diligence Report 2022 in accordance with OECD guidelines is included in this report.