Western Copper and Gold Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Tailings Facility Redesign: Reduced risk, reduced environmental impact, and improved safety. Closure by rock/sand cover limiting the need for tailings "pond". Redesign incorporates outcomes of the BATT study – a collaboration with First Nations, YESAB and Yukon government.
- Ongoing Engagement with Local Communities and First Nations for outstanding Environmental stewardship
- 16+ Years of Operating Responsibly in the Yukon
- Accepted the Robert E Leckie Award
- Committed to MAC’s Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative
Social Achievements
- Co-operation Agreements Signed with Key First Nations
- Supporting Reconciliation, Yukon community food security, Yukon First Nations cultural awareness, Yukon-wide sport and culture, Yukon-wide health care, Yukon-wide mental health support, Yukon education and family literacy, Industry association support
Governance Achievements
- Corporate Disclosure Policy
- Safety, Health & Environmental Policy
- Whistleblower Policy
- Insider Trading Policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM)
Awards & Recognition
- Robert E Leckie Award
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Tailings Facility Redesign: Reduced risk, reduced environmental impact, and improved safety. Incorporates outcomes of the BATT study – a collaboration with First Nations, YESAB, and Yukon government.
- Ongoing engagement with local communities and First Nations for outstanding environmental stewardship.
- Accepted the Robert E Leckie Award
Social Achievements
- Co-operation Agreements Signed with Key First Nations
- Supporting reconciliation, Yukon community food security, Yukon First Nations cultural awareness, Yukon-wide sport and culture, Yukon-wide health care, Yukon-wide mental health support, Yukon education and family literacy, and industry association support.
Governance Achievements
- Committed to MAC’s Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative
- Corporate Disclosure Policy
- Safety, Health & Environmental Policy
- Whistleblower Policy
- Insider Trading Policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Submit EA proposal in H2’24
Environmental Challenges
- Power needs for the Casino Mine; current Yukon grid is beyond capacity.
- Securing the Port of Skagway as the export port for Casino.
Mitigation Strategies
- Discussions initiated with Yukon, BC, and Federal governments to connect the BC and Yukon power grids.
- Yukon Government signed MOU with Municipality of Skagway securing port space; term sheet outlining an export cooperation agreement signed; C$21M investment from the Yukon Government for the marine services platform at the Port secured.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Investigate green power options for the Casino Mine, including BC-Yukon grid interconnect
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM)
Awards & Recognition
- Robert E Leckie Award