Local communities

Creating shared value in the communities where we operate.

We are committed to building and maintaining strong, respectful relationships with the communities where we operate and contributing to their long-term social and economic development. 

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We engage with communities in the regions where we operate to understand priorities, manage impacts and support outcomes that are aligned with local needs.

Our activities are primarily located in regional areas in Australia and Brazil, where we work with local stakeholders, organisations and governments to support community wellbeing and regional development.

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Our approach

Our approach to community engagement is guided by our Community and Stakeholder Relations Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Framework. 

We engage with local communities early and on an ongoing basis to understand expectations, identify potential impacts and incorporate feedback into planning and operations. Engagement is proportionate to the nature, scale and stage of our activities and supports consistent, transparent and locally responsive decision-making.

Community and Stakeholder Relations Policy First Nations engagement

Community investment

Our Community Investment Framework guides how we invest in initiatives aligned with local priorities designed to support sustainable outcomes over time. 

Community investment focus areas

Education

Supporting access to learning, skills development and future opportunities.

Community resilience

Strengthening wellbeing, inclusion and economic participation.

Energy transition

Enabling equitable access to cleaner, more sustainable energy.

Our approach is underpinned by four guiding principles: community driven, building capacity, working together and sustainable impact. We deliver community investment through multi-year partnerships, grants, charitable contributions and employee-led initiatives.

Some of our major community partners include Strelley Community School, Teach Learn Grow, Foodbank, Hedland Well Women’s Centre, Shooting Stars and Women’s Legal Service WA.

Where we operate

Our approach is applied across all regions, with engagement and investment tailored to local context and community priorities.

Explore our communities:

Community – Australia Community – Brazil
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Local employment
and procurement

We prioritise local employment and procurement to support regional economic development and strengthen local supply chains.

This includes working with local businesses and contractors, supporting workforce participation and creating opportunities for skills development, contributing to economic participation in the communities where we operate.

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Grievance mechanisms 

We provide formal and informal channels for stakeholders to raise concerns or provide feedback. 

These include face-to-face interactions, electronic communication and confidential or anonymous options. All submissions are acknowledged and managed in accordance with internal processes.

Our Whispli App is available to anyone who wants to confidentially and anonymously report inappropriate behaviour. 

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Our performance

We monitor community engagement activities, investment outcomes and stakeholder feedback to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

For more information on our water performance:

Sustainability Databook Annual and Sustainability Reports

Latest news

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17/06/2026 | Community Australia, Sustainability

PLS backs future electrification skills through Curtin Motorsport Team partnership

PLS is investing in Australia’s future engineering capability through a three-year partnership with Curtin University’s Curtin Motorsport Team (CMT), supporting students as they develop critical skills in battery systems, electric drivetrains and autonomous vehicle technologies that will help underpin the next generation of electrification and automation. Each year, CMT designs, builds and...
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02/06/2026 | Pilgangoora Operation, Community Australia, Sustainability, First Nations

PLS launches 2026 Community Grants Program to support Pilbara initiatives

PLS’ annual Community Grants Program has opened for applications, inviting community organisations in Port Hedland, Strelley, Yandeyarra and surrounding communities to apply for funding to support locally led initiatives. The program provides one-off grants of up to $10,000 for initiatives aligned with PLS’ commitment to shaping tomorrow, with a focus on education, community resilience and the...
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01/05/2026 | Colina Project, Community Brazil, Sustainability

Partnership expands forest nursery and supports scientific initiation

A strategic partnership between PLS and the Federal Institute of Northern Minas Gerais, Salinas Campus (IFNMG), has enabled a major investment in the restoration and expansion of IFNMG’s forest nursery production capacity, as well as scholarships to encourage scientific initiation through university extension activities. The ceremony marking the beginning of the partnership was held on...
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