Climate Change Data

Dakota Gold Corp.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Community Relations
  • Health, Safety & Our People
  • Leadership & Governance

Social Achievements

  • Generating local value in the Homestake District and surrounding areas in South Dakota through direct and indirect employment, procurement of goods and services, workforce readiness and community development contributions, and sponsorships

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability team under the direction of the Vice President for External Relations to identify, develop and deploy strategies. Oversight of these efforts by our ESG Committee and Board of Directors ensure that key company decisions and actions are driven by our values.

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Health and Safety
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Community Relations
  • Leadership & Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Zero reportable environmental incidents in 2022.
  • All 24 exploration drill holes completed in 2022 were successfully reclaimed.
  • Reclaimed one drill pad.

Social Achievements

  • Expanded headcount to 34 full-time employees, 5 part-time employees, 3 interns, 10 consultants, and 40 contractors.
  • Provided full Mine Safety and Health Administration training to workforce.
  • Provided direct investment of more than $70,000 to local community organizations.
  • Hosted 17 community engagement events.

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted a formal Environmental Policy.
  • Hired a Chief Sustainability Officer.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Complete drill pad reclamation within 12 months.

Environmental Challenges

  • Minimizing environmental impact of exploration activities.
  • Balancing economic development with environmental protection.
  • Managing stakeholder expectations.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Concurrent reclamation of drill holes.
  • Cooperative inspection program with South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  • Community engagement events and open communication.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Contracting with Hy-Tech Drilling for their high environmental standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI, TCFD

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2072 metric tonnes CO2e (Scope 1) + 65 metric tonnes CO2e (Scope 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:2072 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:65 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:200,225 kWh (electricity) + 305,114 kWh (natural gas) + 7,876,578 kWh (diesel and gasoline)
Water Consumption:11,896,000 gallons (from private sources and local municipalities)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Health and Safety
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Community Relations
  • Leadership & Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Zero Reportable Environmental Incidents since commencing drill programs in 2022
  • Obtained approval of three (3) State exploration permits
  • 9.9 acres of new disturbed land with 4 acres of new reclaimed

Social Achievements

  • Achieved 3 YEARS with ZERO Lost Time Incidents (2021 to 2023)
  • Over $59,000 direct investments to local community and professional organizations, and educational institutions in South Dakota
  • Formed Native American Advisory Committee

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted or updated and made available on our website the following policies: Code of Ethics, Community Relations Policy, Environmental Policy, Anticorruption Policy

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: SASB, GRI

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed