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    The only road to net zero
    runs through Indigenous lands

    Indigenous relations are key to our purpose

    Arca’s mission is to stabilize our climate.

    In doing so, we draw inspiration from the peoples who have long been custodians of the lands where we work. Aiming to emulate their ecosystem stewardship, we are committed to protecting these lands for future generations.

    A desert road in Australia's Pilbara region. Photo by Isaac Borrego.

    A new model that prioritizes
    sustainability and equity

    Most mine sites are located on the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples. Our team is committed to environmental justice and going far beyond our legal commitments to build genuinely mutually beneficial relationships with these Indigenous communities.

    We recognise that the historically exploitative mindsets which have contributed to the climate crisis won’t solve it.

    ARCA and FNMPC workshop, Oct. 2023 ARCA and FNMPC workshop, Oct. 2023

    Read our statement

    With the help of our partners at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC), Arca has made five public commitments.

    This demonstrates the way we are thinking, planning and strategizing to ensure we deliver our purpose through effective and respectful indigenous relations.
    Our statement

    Left: ARCA and FNMPC workshop, Oct. 2023 | Right: Florence Drummond, Niilo Edwards and Sean Lowrie

    'When we talk about future economic opportunities for Indigenous communities, it's not just about jobs and businesses or procurement. It's now more about equity partnerships and revenue sharing models. CDR is a fundamental opportunity to get these things right.'

    Florence Drummond

    Executive Director,
    Development Partner Institute

    Defining Responsible and Respectful Carbon Removal Deployment at the Carbon Removal Canada Workshop. Sean Lowrie, Head of External Affairs, Arca. Photo by Sunni Chen. Defining Responsible and Respectful Carbon Removal Deployment at the Carbon Removal Canada Workshop. Sean Lowrie, Head of External Affairs, Arca. Photo by Sunni Chen.

    Defining Responsible and Respectful Carbon Removal Deployment at the Carbon Removal Canada Workshop. Sean Lowrie, Head of External Affairs, Arca. Photo by Sunni Chen.

    A genuine relationship of reciprocity

    We believe this shouldn’t be about bureaucracy and complicated frameworks that are difficult and costly to implement.

    We begin with a real relationship with the host community – and everything flows from there.

    Photo by Sunni Chen

    ‘Arca is not only an innovator
    but is setting the pace in
    Indigenous Relations for the
    carbon removal industry
    as a whole’

    Jesse McCormick

    Senior VP of Research, Innovation and Legal Affairs, FNMPC
    Chippewas of the Thames First Nation

    Our operational principles

    We are committed to working with our host communities with:

    Respect

    for Indigenous cultures, histories and world views

    Transparency

    honesty and integrity in
    all interactions

    Recognition

    of Indigenous rights to self-determination and sovereignty

    Prioritization

    of trust, respect and collaboration as foundational values

    Mining town in Norway Mining town in Norway

    Norwegian mining town

    At Arca we believe these principles should be applied to every community we work with, wherever we operate