The Minerals Council of Australia Has Created a Code for Environmental

The Minerals Council of Australia has created a code for environmental management that addresses the environmental performance and public accountability of signatories.Reasons suggested for the Council's proactive approach to developing the Code include:

A) It was a means for the Council to enhance its position within the industry and potentially raise the fees it charges to members.
B) It was a means of preventing or delaying the imposition of mandatory requirements by governmental bodies.
C) It was a means of maintaining the perceived legitimacy of the industry in the face of public concerns over its environmental performance.
D) It was a means of preventing or delaying the imposition of mandatory requirements by governmental bodies and it was a means of maintaining the perceived legitimacy of the industry in the face of public concerns over its environmental performance.