Bunker Hill Mining Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
- Regeneration
Environmental Achievements
- Improved water quality discharged from the mine, reducing the burden on the Central Treatment Plant.
- Started final engineering study for an in-mine water treatment system designed to meet IPDES limits.
Social Achievements
- Partnership with Digbee ESG resulting in a BBB ESG rating with a roadmap to AAA.
- Student Educational Agreement with the University of Idaho to address Acid Mine Drainage.
- Anticipates adding approximately 150 new full-time jobs in Shoshone County in 2022.
Governance Achievements
- Adoption of an Industry-Standard ESG Disclosure system through partnership with Digbee ESG.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions (implied, not explicitly stated).
Medium-term Goals:
- Complete in-mine water treatment system (by May 2023).
- Complete WTE plant feasibility study (by mid-February 2022).
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve AAA rating from Digbee ESG.
Environmental Challenges
- Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) generation from the Guy Cave area.
- Housing shortages in Shoshone and Kootenai Counties.
- Waste disposal costs and carbon emissions for Shoshone County.
Mitigation Strategies
- In-mine water treatment system to separate and treat bad quality water.
- Surface capping options for the Guy Cave (University of Idaho collaboration).
- Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant feasibility study to generate power and reduce waste.
- Residential and recreational real estate development to address housing shortage.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Digbee ESG
Reporting Period: 2023
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
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Creating employment opportunities and supporting the local community, including infrastructure enhancement and skills development
Governance Achievements
- Highly distinctive and robust corporate governance system enabled by its weekly Business Plan Review (BPR) system
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
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: Null
Third-party Assurance: Digbee ESG
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Successfully constructed and operated a pilot plant version of a proposed full-scale water treatment system to treat discharge water currently managed by the EPA.
- Established a research partnership with the University of Idaho to investigate mine water infiltration pathways and flow rates.
Social Achievements
- Acquired Coeur D'Alene Mining Contractor (CMC), gaining valuable mining contractor expertise, equipment, and key leadership.
- Approximately 80% of the workforce consists of local employees, with plans to increase this to 95%.
- Collaborating with the Governor's office to establish a skills and employment training program.
Governance Achievements
- Robust Board structure comprising 7 Directors, with 4 independent Directors and 2 female Directors.
- Adherence to relevant frameworks and initiatives.
- Regular engagement with governmental bodies, particularly the EPA.
- Active memberships in relevant local and regional industry bodies.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Continuous discharge of contaminated water from historic mine workings.
- Potential environmental and social impacts of the project on downstream human and ecological receptors.
- Traffic impacts on the local area expected to increase during construction and operation phases.
- Various specialist environmental and social studies planned but yet to commence (e.g., biodiversity and noise baseline studies).
Mitigation Strategies
- Exploring alternative, cost-effective water treatment solutions to potentially replace the EPA system.
- Forthcoming ESHIA to address traffic-related impacts and incorporate traffic management plans.
- Conducting additional studies on water quality and treatment.
- ESHIA process scheduled to commence in the second half of 2024 to evaluate potential environmental and social impacts.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Emphasis on hiring local service providers and procuring goods locally (over 70% planned)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Digbee ESG