Background An eight-month study of Rio Tinto ’ s worksites , involving 10,303 workers covering online , audio and written submissions , found almost half of workers experienced bullying .

Who carried out the research ? The report , from former Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick , also identified disturbing findings of harassment , racism and other discrimination .

What was the reaction ? Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said it was “ deeply disturbing ” and felt “ shame and enormous regret ” to have learned the extent to which bullying , sexual harassment and racism are occurring .

How will it change the culture ? Rio Tinto said it will implement all the report ’ s 26 recommendations and focus on three key areas – building a respectful and inclusive working environment ; ensuring camps and facilities are safe and inclusive ; and make it easier for people to call out unacceptable behaviours .

What happens next ? In an era of heightened DEI and ESG awareness , it ’ s a PR nightmare and observers inside and outside the company will be watching closely to see evidence of change .

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