ICoCA – The Responsible Security Association

Private security services are vital for protecting people, assets and operations across all sectors, including mining. This is especially the case for the many mines operating in particularly complex and sometimes remote environments. Negative human rights impacts associated with private security can, however, disrupt business continuity, affect sustainability, harm investment returns and damage local community relations and reputation.
The Responsible Security Association (ICoCA) is the leading international organisation dedicated to promoting responsible, transparent and accountable private security practices worldwide that respect human rights, international humanitarian law and the rule of law, safeguarding communities through robust oversight, collaboration and capacity building. Established in 2013, ICoCA oversees compliance with the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers (“the Code”). Grounded in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and other international standards, ICoCA fosters ethical private security practices through a multi-stakeholder approach and a robust framework of certification, monitoring, capacity building and a complaints function. By integrating human rights due diligence into the operations of its Member and Affiliate companies and collaborating closely with governments, civil society and industry, ICoCA mitigates the risks of substandard practices in challenging environments and global supply chains. Its diverse membership and commitment to accountability make it a unique organisation addressing human rights and humanitarian law risks in the private security industry, reducing the potential for conflicts, delays and legal challenges and making ICoCA an essential partner for extractive operations. 
Investors and regulations are placing increasing emphasis on ESG compliance, including reporting requirements and demonstration of human rights due diligence. Given this backdrop, more mining companies are joining ICoCA as active Observers, including AngloGold Ashanti, Barrick Gold, Glencore, Newmont and Rio Tinto. ICoCA is delighted to be exhibiting for the first time this year, please visit us at our stand to learn more.