GRI 14 was developed using a multi-stakeholder approach and addresses 25 topics within the mining sector. Among these topics are local impacts and risks, emissions, waste, human rights, land and resource rights, climate change, biodiversity, anti-corruption and community engagement. 

It also introduces three new sustainability topics to the GRI standards that are specific to the mining sector: tailings management, artisanal and small-scale mining, and operating in conflict zones.

According to the press release, GRI 14 will make it easier for entities to produce robust and comparable information to meet their reporting obligations. It applies to all entities that undertake mining or quarrying, except for coal, oil and gas, to which specific GRI sector standards apply.

For more information, including access to GRI 14, please see the press release on the GRI website.