INDEPENDENCE GROUP NL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2018

ECONOMIC IMPACT IGO’s direct economic impact is largely centred on Western Australia. In accordance with the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, which requires the contextualisation of our contribution, we note the following summary statistics published by the Western Australian Government for FY17 (the most current available) and relevant financial data taken from our FY18 Annual Report. In this section: WA Mining Industry FY18 Financial Performance Operating Performance Customers Socio-Economic Contributions Spend on Goods and Services Contracts and Procurement Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES "Implementing cultural and community initiatives across IGO has only enhanced and strengthened our working relationship with our community neighbours.” Carmel Jones Aboriginal Relations Officer, Nova Operation IGO SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2018— 87