Monitoring and Evaluation

We use data and indicators to evaluate our progress toward achieving our intended impact.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

The Copper Mark Monitoring and Evaluation System complements the Theory of Change by defining the data and indicators to track performance toward achieving our short- and long-term goals, as well as our intended impact.

The monitoring and evaluation system measures the Copper Mark’s progress towards our intended impact. Results are used to inform the Copper Mark’s strategic goals, organizational processes and serve to proactively prevent and mitigate potential negative impacts. The M&E System will require time and experience to fully implement. We will regularly report on our progress and welcome feedback which can be sent to info@coppermark.org.

REPORTS

Independent Field Study of the Copper Mark’s Impact in Antofagasta, Chile

This independent third-party report tests the Copper Mark’s Theory of Change by investigating our impact Antofagasta, Chile, a key mining region and home to several Copper Mark assured sites. The report is published in English and Spanish.

  • Investigators went into the field to tour sites and conduct 90+ interviews, workshops and group discussions with stakeholders at production sites and affected communities.
  • The report details positive impacts, areas for improvement, and recommendations for the Copper Mark.
  • The findings from the study will inform the review and improvement of our standards and other related components, strategies, and risk management practices.

2023 M&E Report

The Copper Mark published its first M&E Report in May 2023.  This report covers the first three years of the implementation of the Assurance Process, and measures progress toward meeting the goals identified in the Theory of Change.  As a starting point, the report includes baseline information on which future reports can be measured. Key take aways include:

  • The average number of “partially meets” per site in 2022 was 3.6 out of a total of 32 requirements.
  • The percentage of annual globally mined copper produced by sites with the Copper Mark grew from 4% in 2020 to 21.1% in 2022.
  • The Copper Mark has seen a fourfold increase in its number of partner companies since 2020, as well as an expansion in the number of non-mining sites participating in the framework, building the foundation for the Copper Mark’s engagement across the whole value chain.

Monitoring and Evaluation Minor Revisions in 2026

In 2026, the Copper Mark made minor, non-substantive changes to the Monitoring and Evaluation System:

  • Explicitly include that the outcomes will be shared and reviewed with the Board, executive leadership, and staff.
  • Clarify the scope of the review of the system, to take place every 3 years.

The track-changed version is available for reference here.

Theory of Change and Monitoring and Evaluation Limited Revision Process 2024

In 2024, the Copper Mark solicited input to the proposed limited revision to the Theory of Change and Monitoring and Evaluation System, resulting in the current version posted on this page.  Thank you to those who were able to review and provide feedback!

The purpose of the limited revision was to:

  • Ensure alignment with the revised Copper Mark vision
  • Incorporate “critical issues of copper” as identified by the Impact Working Group in 2023
  • Incorporate other metals (molybdenum, nickel, zinc) included in the Copper Mark Assurance Process

Relevant documents: