Giga Metals Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2020
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
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Carbon neutrality
Environmental Achievements
- Projected low greenhouse gas footprint (Scope 1 and Scope 2) of <2.5 t/t Ni over the project life. Potential reduction to <0.7 t/t nickel with electric mining fleet. Potential for carbon-neutral project due to CO2-sequestering capabilities of tailings.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
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
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Less than 2.5 tonnes CO2e/tonne of nickel produced (diesel fleet); less than 0.75 t CO2e/t Ni with an electrified fleet
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:Less than 2.5 tonnes CO2e/tonne of nickel produced (diesel fleet); less than 0.75 t CO2e/t Ni with an electrified fleet
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon Neutrality
- ESG Principles
- Low Carbon Emissions
Environmental Achievements
- Demonstrated significant mineral sequestration of CO2, averaging 2.7 kg CO2/m2/y with potential for 25% increase through active management. Estimated sequestration of 900,000 tonnes of CO2 over mine life (0.72 tonnes CO2 per tonne nickel produced).
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Build the world’s first true carbon neutral nickel mine.
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Conduct additional tests on larger samples to further refine CO2 sequestration estimates.
Environmental Challenges
- Seasonal variations in CO2 sequestration rates.
- Need for an electrified haul fleet to achieve carbon neutrality.
Mitigation Strategies
- Further testing to understand and manage seasonal variations.
- Seeking an electrified haul fleet.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Potential to generate carbon credits.
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