Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Communities and People
• Environmental Stewardship
• Energy Efficiency
• Health and Safety
• Economic Benefits

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved AAA performance rating for biodiversity management in the first year of the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative.
• Met all environmental objectives, including obtaining a TSM A rating (or above) for all 6 protocols, complying with all environmental requirements and achieving zero non-compliances, complying 100% with the follow-up and monitoring program, and exceeding quality-related environmental discharge objectives (EDO).
• Achieved AA level for processed kimberlite management.
• Mine operations generated 5% less energy than initially expected (4.87 kWh/kg LNG).
• Use of LNG significantly reduces GHG emissions by 41% compared to diesel fuel.

Social Achievements

• 235 new employees joined Stornoway.
• Won first prize in the Quebec Mine Rescue Competition.
• 28,359 man-hours of employee development training were provided at the Renard Mine.
• $300,000 raised by Stornoway United Way golf tournaments since 2011.
• Increased percentage of Cree employees at Stornoway from 13.4% in January 2018 to a target of 20% in 3 years.
• Implemented a Cree Culture Awareness Program.
• 7,838 km walked by mine employees during the sports challenge (Wellness Committee initiative).

Governance Achievements

• Participation in the Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC) Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative.
• Implementation of the Emergency Measures Plan (EMP) and Crisis Management Plan during a major forest fire.
• Annual GHG report submitted to provincial and federal authorities and audited by an ISO 14065-certified external organization.
• Stornoway joined the carbon market.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Higher-than-expected rate of reportable incidents in 2018.
• Major forest fires near the Renard Mine requiring site evacuation.

Mitigation Strategies

• Commitment to returning to exemplary 2017 health and safety rate.
• Successful and efficient evacuation of the mine site during the forest fire.
• Implementation of the Emergency Measures Plan (EMP) and Crisis Management Plan.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Significant purchases from local suppliers in Mistissini, Eeyou Istchee, and Chibougamau-Chapais

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM)

Awards & Recognition

• First Place Winner - Provincial Mine Rescue Competition
• 2017 Silver prize, “Every Day Safe”, awarded by the Quebec Mineral Exploration Association (QMEA)