As of January 24, 2023 Marubeni Corporation has become a partner of the Copper Mark, it says to support the vision and goals of this framework and it will also encourage its own suppliers to participate in the Copper Mark Assurance Processes.

The Copper Mark, founded by the International Copper Association (ICA), is a comprehensive, credible assurance framework that demonstrates the copper industry’s responsible production practices and industry contribution to the United Nations’ SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Copper Mark partners are companies that promote the vision and goals of this framework.

All copper mines in which Marubeni participates – namely Minera Centinela (30%), Minera Antucoya (30%), and Minera Los Pelambres (9.21%) have received the Copper Mark. As a partner of the Copper Mark, Marubeni will promote responsible copper production in the copper industry and spread responsibly produced copper products that have received the Copper Mark from both the investment and trading business, and then pursue the establishment of sustainable and resilient value chains.

In its Mid-Term Management Strategy GC2024, Marubeni has set aspiring to become a forerunner in green business by expanding green business and creating new green business as one of its key policies. Going forward, Marubeni says it will focus on the continuous improvement of responsible copper production in the copper industry and aims to strengthen the company’s commitment to the SDGs.