Economic performance 2017 Annual report Rio Tinto Taxes paid in 2016 report 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed Our value chain (page 49), Performance data (page 66) 201-2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities of climate change Protecting the environment – Preparing for a low-carbon future (page 31) ICMM principle 6 201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans 2017 Annual report – Governance report (page 49) 201-4 Financial assistance received from government No significant financial assistance has been received from governments during 2017.