Gold Resource Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:29,848.36 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:10,577.61 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:19,270.75 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:0.6%
Total Energy Consumption:45,533,356 kWh
Water Consumption:1,407,541 m3 (withdrawn); 162,753 m3 (consumed)
Waste Generated:1,212.03 tons (non-mineral); 438,947 tons (tailings); 205,465 tons (waste rock); 652.63 tons (hazardous waste)
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Health & Safety
- Human Rights
- Local Communities
- Anti-Corruption
- Transparency
- Permitting & Compliance
- Waste, Hazardous Material & Tailings Management
- Water Management
- Emissions
- Biodiversity
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions by 38% compared to 2019 due to shift to federal electric grid.
- Recycled 10.8 tons of waste in 2022 (compared to 2.2 tons in 2021).
Social Achievements
- Don David Gold Mine earned the Empresa Socialmente Responsable (ESR) award for the eighth consecutive year.
- Formalized grievance process at DDGM in 2022.
- Significant community investments totaling $150.8 million in 2022.
Governance Achievements
- Developed an ESG Framework, including a materiality analysis and management system, and published an inaugural ESG Report.
- Reviewed existing BOD policies to ensure adequacy in addressing ESG priorities, risks, and the ESG Framework.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Continue to evaluate published standards to further mature the ESG Framework.
- Monitor and evaluate SEC Disclosure requirements regarding ESG disclosures.
Environmental Challenges
- Declining production profile leading to employee reduction at DDGM.
- Jurisdictional risk in Mexico related to corruption and transparency.
Mitigation Strategies
- Cost alignment measures to address declining production profile.
- Implementation of a robust ESG Management System (EMS) to address corruption and transparency risks.
- Ongoing consultation with communities impacted by underground workings.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Public bidding process prioritizing quality, supplier accreditations, and special conditions.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI, IFC Performance Standards
Awards & Recognition
- Empresa Socialmente Responsable (ESR) award (8 consecutive years)
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 Stewardship
- Health and Sustainability of Host Communities
Environmental Achievements
- Processing tailings through filtration plant and dry stack facility, contributing to water conservation and accelerated reclamation of the open pit
- Processed over 1,250 tonnes of artisanal tailings from the local community for proper environmental treatment and storage
Social Achievements
- Ninth straight year Don David Gold Mine earned the Empresa Sociamente Responsable award
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
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: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed