Indicator 3.13.5

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Indicator 3.13.5

by Contact on 8 October 2026

Requirement

The UoC shall proactively engage with Indigenous and tribal peoples and local communities to identify, avoid, and mitigate significant negative impacts resulting from the activities of the UoC.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • Proactive engagement means that the UoC should:

    • make contact with Indigenous and tribal peoples and local communities to establish and maintain a relationship with them

    • make efforts to involve Indigenous and tribal peoples and local communities in decisions that may impact them

    • keep Indigenous and tribal peoples and local communities informed about the activities of the UoC, particularly any changes that may take place

    • ensure that Indigenous and tribal peoples and local communities are aware of and understand how to use the community grievance mechanism (3.12.4).

  • Guidance for Indicator 3.13.1 offers information about how to:

    • engage with communities

    • assess and mitigate any negative impacts.

Evidence of Implementation

  • evidence of engagement with local communities

  • minutes from any meetings with community members

  • documented grievances and their resolutions.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • confirm that the UoC is aware of which communities may be impacted by their activities;

  • confirm that the UoC understands some of the possible negative impacts that their activities may have on communities;

  • confirm that the UoC has engaged in some way with local communities.