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Silvercorp Metals Releases Fiscal 2022 Sustainbility Report
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 8, 2022 /CNW/ - Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp" or the "Company") (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) is pleased to announce the publishin
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[{"type":"text","content":" VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 8, 2022 /CNW/ - Silvercorp Metals Inc. (\"Silvercorp\" or the \"Company\") (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) is pleased to announce the publishing of its annual Sustainability Report for Fiscal 2022, detailing the Company's commitment and contributions to environmental, social, and governance (\"ESG\") factors, practices, and management, while delivering long-term value to shareholders. \"At Silvercorp, we believe that sustainability is one of our fundamental responsibilities,\" said Dr. Rui Feng, Chairman and CEO of Silvercorp. \"Silvercorp's core objectives are to operate safely, sustainably, and responsibly with the environment and collaboratively with local communities. While our approach to sustainability will continue to evolve over time, our commitment to integrating ESG factors in our strategic planning, operations, and management remains the same.\" Highlights of Silvercorp's 2022 Sustainability Report: ESG Management: Awarded ISO certifications in environmental management, occupational health and safety management, energy management, and quality management systems (the \"ISO Certifications\") Health and Safety: Achieved zero work-related fatalities; reduced LTIR for the third year in a row through continuous improvement of our internal safety management mechanisms Community Investment: Continued to give back to local communities by making significant donations to public welfare projects and helping to promote development in education, tourism, and public infrastructure Sustainability Commitment: Invested $2.1 million in environmental protection and carried out 1,118 hours of environmental protection training Our People: Progressed career development of our employees; invested $1.1 million to upgrade accommodation facilities, and strengthened protection of human rights The ISO Certifications validate Silvercorp's operations and management achieving the requirements of the ISO series of international standards. They reflect Silvercorp's vision, mission and values: being a technologically-advanced and well-managed mining company, operating sustainably by prioritizing safety, the environment and the communities where it operates. The Company's report has been prepared in accordance with the Core Accordance option of the GRI Standards of the Global Sustainability Standard Board (GSSB), the Chi...