The members of the International Copper Association continue to make a positive impact on sustainable-development challenges worldwide. Sustainability is at the core of ICA’s mission, and the copper industry is united in its efforts to develop and operate in a more sustainable manner.
Many of the global trends driving the sustainable-development agenda—from climate change and public health to electric vehicles—rely on copper and its unique properties.
Copper connects broadly and critically with the global sustainable development agenda.
For more detailed information on the copper industry’s commitment to sustainable development:
- Visit the ICA Sustainability Indicators
- Explore our commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Development Resources
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Zero Emission Copper Mine of the Future Report

Definitions of Sustainability
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A Commitment to Conservation
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Copper Environmental Profile
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Metals in the Environment

Copper: Enables a Sustainable Future

Copper: The Energy-Efficient Material

Copper: Motors of the Future

Copper: Never Leaves the Planet

Copper: A Metal for the Ages

Copper: Renewable Technology
