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