Criterion: Risk Mitigation Implementation
Risk management strategy, risk mitigation plans, inclusion of identified risks, measurable objectives, implementation...
Full Description
Risk Mitigation Implementation
Criterion ID: AM15-Risk-Mitigation-Implementation Category: Risk Management
Description
Risk management strategy, risk mitigation plans, inclusion of identified risks, measurable objectives, implementation, monitoring, effectiveness review, senior management reporting, leverage, stakeholder consultation, community monitoring, gap response, and continual improvement.
Assessment Coverage
Assessors examine the facility's risk management strategy, whether it is appropriate to the type and scale of identified risks, and whether a mitigation plan has been established with measurable objectives, timelines, and monitoring mechanisms. Questions cover plan implementation, progress evaluation at planned intervals, senior management reporting, stakeholder and community consultation processes, leverage over suppliers and authorities, gap response, and evidence of continual improvement activities since the last assessment period.
Conformance Claim
Conformance with this criterion indicates that where risks have been identified, the facility has implemented risk mitigation measures and plans.
Profiles using this criterion
Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
Conformity Alignment
Conform
Pass: Yes
Definition: "The facility is conformant with a requirement if no non-conformances are identified - i.e., significant deviations from the Standard requirements or the Assessment Criteria.
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Conform Continual Improvement
Pass: Yes
Definition: "The facility has developed the required policy, procedure, or process but has only partially completed its implementation. The facility must formally acknowledge that not all due diligence has been completed and provide a plan or road map for full implementation. Outstanding items must be resolved within the following assessment period.
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Conform Observation
Pass: Yes
Definition: "The assessor notes information that does not constitute a non-conformance, including limitations encountered during the assessment, unique aspects of facility operations, or other relevant feedback. Non-conformances addressed during the on-site assessment are reclassified to this level in the final report.
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Non Conform
Pass: No
Definition: "The facility's systems, processes, and practices deviate from the Standard requirements or the Assessment Criteria. Deviations are substantive gaps in policy, process, or implementation that constitute a non-conformance as supported by sufficient and appropriate assessment evidence.
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Zero Tolerance
Pass: No
Definition: "A zero-tolerance situation exists where access to the facility, documentation, or key personnel is denied; any bribe or gift is offered to the assessor; documentation has been falsified; the facility deliberately misrepresents facts through deception, coercion, or interference; or any other action or absence thereof risks the credibility or integrity of the RMAP system. The assessor stops the assessment immediately and notifies RMI.
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Not Applicable
Pass: No
Definition: "The criterion or assessment activity does not apply to the facility based on its operations, sourcing profile, or assessor determination of applicability conditions.
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Change Log
1.0.0 (2026-07-03)
Initial release.