Corporate Responsibility

Responsible Exploration

Falcon Gold conducts its exploration activities while prioritizing and being sensitive to environmental, social, and health and safety performance. The company voluntarily subscribes to the principles outlined within the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) E3 Plus Framework for Responsible Exploration. These principles are fully integrated into Falcon Gold’s administrative and exploration activities. Here is an overview of how Falcon Gold incorporates the E3 Plus Principles for Responsible Exploration into its operations:

1. Adopt Responsible Governance and Management

Operating exploration based on sound management systems, professional excellence, and the principles of sustainable development.
Interacting constructively with stakeholders and adhering to applicable laws, ethical conduct, and transparency.
Taking into account the concerns and interests of affected community stakeholders.

2. Apply Ethical Business Practices

Promoting honesty, integrity, transparency, and accountability through established management procedures.
Adopting ethical standards and policies regarding conflicts of interest and non-ethical conduct.

3. Respect Human Rights

Incorporating the principles of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights into policies and operational procedures.
Ensuring equal opportunities, fair working conditions, and respecting the rights and well-being of employees and local communities.

4. Commit to Project Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

Conducting comprehensive evaluations of risks, opportunities, and challenges prior to initiating exploration activities.
Engaging with host communities and other affected/interested parties to understand and address social, cultural, political, and environmental considerations.

5. Engage Host Communities and Other Affected and Interested Parties

Interacting with communities, indigenous people, organizations, and individuals based on respect, inclusion, and meaningful participation.
Consulting with local governments and proactively informing and involving local populations in project activities.

6. Contribute to Community Development and Social Well-being

Supporting the social and economic advancement of communities affected by exploration.
Hiring local workers, procuring goods and services from local suppliers, and contributing to the economic development and well-being of local communities.

7. Protect the Environment

Conducting exploration activities with a commitment to minimal disturbance to the environment and local populations.
Implementing measures and best practices to prevent and mitigate environmental impacts associated with exploration activities.

8. Safeguard the Health and Safety of Workers and the Local Population

Proactively implementing health and safety practices to ensure the well-being of workers and local communities.
Assessing potential risks, developing procedures for prevention and risk management, and providing necessary training and qualifications.