Damning Report Shows Racism, Bullying Widespread at Rio Tinto
- Study shows one in four women endured sexual harassment
- Previous ESG failings prompted a clear-out of key executives
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More than a quarter of female workers at Rio Tinto Group have experienced sexual harassment and almost half of all staff have been victims of bullying, according to a new report that’s set to raise fresh questions about workplace culture in the mining industry.
Rio commissioned the external review and took the rare step of publishing the detailed findings as the world’s second-biggest miner seeks to restore its reputation after destroying ancient Aboriginal Australian heritage sites that sparked a public backlash. The report also comes at a time when the mining industry faces sustained pressure from investors, governments and civil society to address its impacts on local communities and the wider environment.