Climate Change Data

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Energy Consumption:19,144,767 kWh (2018); 20,398,571 kWh (2019); 2,330,112 kWh (2021)
Water Consumption:721.5 m3 (2018); 792.9 m3 (2019); 54.5 m3 (Jan 2020); 63.3 m3 (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Social Performance
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Total compliance in environmental permits and licenses
  • Reactivated our greenhouse with 5,000 plants
  • Zero environmental incidents

Social Achievements

  • Awarded the 2020 Socially Responsible Company Distinction
  • Awarded the 2019 “Silver Helmet” Award for best safety index for underground mine with up to 500 workers
  • 90.2% of employees vaccinated against COVID-19
  • Zero lost-time accidents in 2021
  • More than 1,260 hours of training provided to employees

Governance Achievements

  • Full compliance with applicable legislation and rigorous internal control procedures
  • No negative observations during the audit process between 2018 and 2021
  • Implementation of a whistle-blower policy and complaint procedures

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Illegal blockade that halted operations until the last quarter of 2021
Mitigation Strategies
  • Agreement signed with the mining union on July 6, 2021, leading to the release of facilities and restart of operations
  • Health and safety inspections carried out by STPS at the San Rafael Mine and Los Braceros Plant
  • Reincorporation of employees with a focus on addressing their concerns

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Preference given to local and national suppliers with competitive offers and social responsibility practices

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CEMEFI's Socially Responsible Company Distinction, GRI Core option, UN Global Compact Ten Principles, UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals

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The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.

Awards & Recognition

  • 2020 Socially Responsible Company Distinction
  • 2019 Silver Helmet Award