Entrée Resources Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022-07-01 to 2022-09-30, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted and continues to disrupt global health, economic and market conditions.
- COVID-19 impacts on Oyu Tolgoi underground development, including access restrictions and delays.
- Delays in securing a long-term domestic power source for the Oyu Tolgoi mine.
- Supplier force majeure declarations.
- Adverse effects on global economies and financial markets, resulting in reduced demand for base metals.
- Impacts on the health of personnel, partners, and contractors, and difficulty in recruiting and retaining skilled personnel.
Mitigation Strategies
- Multiple COVID-19 controls implemented at the Oyu Tolgoi site.
- Efforts to minimize delays to Panels 1 and 2 due to ventilation constraints.
- Negotiations with the Government of Mongolia to secure a long-term domestic power source.
- Productivity improvement program underway to address slower-than-planned sinking rates at Shaft 4.
- Ongoing monitoring of the situation in Mongolia and assessment of potential impacts of delays.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022-07-01 to 2022-09-30
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Community Relations
- Social Licence to Operate
Social Achievements
- COVID-19 controls remained in place at the Oyu Tolgoi site to protect the workforce; COVID-19 cases remained at low levels in Q3 2022, leading to a relaxation of the testing regime and a return to full workforce capacity.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Confirm the transfer of the Shivee Tolgoi and Javhlant mining licenses to OTLLC
Environmental Challenges
- Delays in the commissioning of Shafts 3 and 4 at the Oyu Tolgoi project (approximately 15-month delay)
- Delays to commencement of Panel 1 at Oyu Tolgoi
- Potential revocation of Shivee Tolgoi and Javhlant mining licenses due to the new Law on Permits in Mongolia
- Potential termination of the Entrée/Oyu Tolgoi JV or Entrée’s interest in the Entrée/Oyu Tolgoi JV Property
- Potential legal proceedings against Entrée from the Mongolian government
- Sandstorm and Horizon's potential influence on Entrée's affairs
Mitigation Strategies
- Closely monitoring progress on Shafts 3 and 4 and assessing the impact of any delays
- Discussions with stakeholders (Government of Mongolia, OTLLC, Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Turquoise Hill, Rio Tinto) to resolve issues arising from Entrée’s exclusion from the Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement
- Advancing potential amendments to the Entrée/Oyu Tolgoi JVA
- Binding arbitration proceedings to seek declarations and orders for specific performance relating to certain provisions of the Equity Participation and Earn-in Agreement
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Human development and education
- Environmental protection
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented an environmental management system conforming to ISO 14001:2004 standards.
- Posted environmental bonds for restoration and environmental management work.
Social Achievements
- Launched a scholarship program awarding 27 one-year scholarships in 2023-2024 to Mongolian university students in geology, mining engineering, and environmental science.
- Presented English language training scholarships to medallists in four Mongolian State Olympiads (85 medals awarded).
Governance Achievements
- Established standing committees (Audit, Compensation, Corporate Governance & Nominating, and Technical) to oversee financial reporting, compensation, governance, and technical matters.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Expand scholarship program to 42 one-year scholarships in 2024-2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Protracted discussions and arbitration proceedings with OTLLC and Rio Tinto regarding the transfer of mining licenses.
- Potential for the Government of Mongolia to share in the economic benefit of Entrée's interest in the Oyu Tolgoi project.
- Legal and political risks in Mongolia, including potential changes in laws and regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Commenced binding arbitration proceedings to enforce agreements.
- Ongoing discussions with Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi LLC regarding the Government of Mongolia's potential share in economic benefits.
- Collaboration with OTLLC and Rio Tinto to address legal and political risks.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: NI 43-101
Certifications: ISO 14001