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National Pollutant Inventory and National Greenhouse Emissions Reporting Scheme21
29Metals reports carbon emissions under the National Pollutant Inventory (‘NPI’)
and National Greenhouse Emissions Reporting scheme (‘NGERS’) annually.
A summary of 29Metals NGERS and NPI reporting for the year ended 30 June 2022 is set out in the table below. Using the NPI and
NGERS emissions calculation methodology, the total scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per ore mined and milled have decreased for both
Capricorn Copper and Golden Grove.
Capricorn Copper
Unit
Year ended 30 June
Golden Grove
202122
2022
2022
202122
Scope 1 GHG emissions
Tonnes of CO2e
15,955
12,418
24,200
26,032
Tonnes of CO2e
37,015
66,677
107,446
98,385
Total
Tonnes of CO2e
52,970
79,095
131,646
124,417
Intensity
Tonnes of CO2e/kt ore mined
30.90
43.70
86.50
91.15
Tonnes of CO2e/kt ore milled
30.60
43.29
85.10
97.20
Total
Scope 2 GHG emissions
Total
Scope 1 + 2 GHG emissions
For the purposes of our TCFD roadmap, 29Metals intends to adopt a calendar year reporting period so as to align with 29Metals’
financial reporting period which, in turn, would align with reporting developments in the past 12 months (including, for example,
the draft sustainability and climate change reporting standards being promulgated by the International Sustainability Standards Board).
Similarly, 29Metals will report its emissions applying the GHG protocol. As noted above, the emissions calculation methodology for NPI
and NGERS reporting is different to the calculation methodology under the GHG protocol. For transparency, 29Metals Sustainability &
ESG reporting includes the emissions data reported by 29Metals under NPI and NGERS as additional disclosure.
Industry collaboration
29Metals recognises that meaningful action on climate change will require innovation and investment that, in turn, will require
collaboration with other mining industry participants and beyond.
Targeted collaboration opportunities was a key priority for the Reporting Period. Highlights included:
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continuing to support CopperString 2.0, a project to develop a major transmission line to connect the Mt Isa region, where 29Metals’
Capricorn Copper operation is located, to the National Electricity Market and linking NW Queensland to a number of proposed
renewable energy projects in the CopperString 2.0 infrastructure corridor
Memorandum of Understanding with a potential hydrogen fuel supplier in the Mid West region of Western Australia
commenced a trial of battery electric vehicle solutions in South Australia through a business partner
evaluating the opportunity to bring on renewable energy solutions at Golden Grove when we renew the electricity supply contract
for the site mid-2023
supporting the “Zero Emission Copper Mine of the Future” project with the International Copper Association Australia (‘ICAA’)
21. Due to the different calculation methods between NGERS and GHG Protocol, the total Scope 1 and 2 emissions are slightly different.
22. 2021 NGERS and NPI data previously reported has been restated in the table. Data shown is limited to reported emissions data for the operating sites (and excludes,
relative to the 2021 Sustainability & ESG Report, emissions related to corporate offices and port facilities).
Our priorities for Responsible Environmental Stewardship in 2023
Topic
Water management
2023 priority
Continued focus on improved water management:
Reduce water inventory at Capricorn Copper
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Reduce freshwater draw and increase water efficiency at both operations
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Action on climate change
(progress against TCFD roadmap)
Implement 2022 actions in 29Metals’ roadmap for aligning with TCFD recommendations
including setting credible external emission reduction targets (Scope 1 and Scope 2)
Waste management (tailings)
Advance progress towards long term tailings storage facilities at both operations
Mine closure and rehabilitation
Continued focus on progressive rehabilitation and closure planning
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