Emmerson PLC
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Health and safety
- Environment
- Community
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Developed the Khemisset Multi-mineral Process (KMP), reducing water consumption by 50% and eliminating deep well injection (DWI).
Social Achievements
- Engaged local consultants, contractors, and employees; committed to skills transfer to local teams.
Governance Achievements
- Intends to comply with the QCA Guidelines on Corporate Governance; committed to good governance in all areas.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Obtain approval for the updated ESIA incorporating KMP optimisations.
Environmental Challenges
- Securing ESIA approval for the Khemisset project, which took longer than initially anticipated due to increased focus on ESG issues and water concerns in Morocco; cost inflation affecting capital projects; potash market fluctuations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed and implemented the KMP; made various optimisations to the project design to address environmental concerns; updated financial estimates; secured additional funding through a share placing.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Droughts due to unreliable seasonal rainfall
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Struvite and vivianite (slow-release multi-nutrient fertilizers)