NOVONIX Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2,086 tonnes of CO₂ (Scope 1) + 116,000 tonnes of CO₂e (Scope 2) annually at full capacity (Riverside facility)
Scope 1 Emissions:2,086 tonnes of CO₂ annually at full capacity (Riverside facility)
Scope 2 Emissions:116,000 tonnes of CO₂e annually at full capacity (Riverside facility)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Approximately 60% carbon-free power generation from TVA (Riverside facility)
Total Energy Consumption:Data not explicitly provided
Water Consumption:Significantly reduced due to closed-loop cooling systems (NAM)
Waste Generated:Minimal waste generated; co-products recycled or used in other applications.
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Workforce Health & Safety
- Business Ethics
- Energy Management
- Product Safety
- Employee Engagement
- Air Quality
- Waste and Hazardous Waste Management
- Environmental Impact in the Supply Chain
- Cybersecurity /Data Protection
Environmental Achievements
- Developed Generation 3 Continuous Induction Graphitization Furnaces, resulting in approximately 60% lower global warming potential (GWP) for synthetic graphite compared to Chinese alternatives.
- Developed all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis technology, potentially reducing power consumption by 25% and practically eliminating waste byproduct generation.
Social Achievements
- Company-wide safety training completion rate of 99% in 2023.
- 80% workforce participation in the 2023 employee engagement survey.
- Established the NOVONIX Diversity in Chemistry Fund at Dalhousie University.
Governance Achievements
- Adopted a Code of Conduct, Whistleblower Policy, Clawback Policy, and Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy.
- Established an ESG Committee comprised of leaders from across business divisions and corporate functions.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Scaling commercial production of synthetic graphite while maintaining sustainability.
- Developing and implementing a robust ESG program in the early stages of business.
- Managing supply chain risks and ensuring responsible sourcing of materials.
Mitigation Strategies
- Collaborating with partners like Phillips 66 to develop lower-carbon-intensity feedstocks.
- Engaging a third-party ESG advisor to guide materiality assessment and program development.
- Prioritizing North American-sourced equipment to enhance supply chain visibility and control.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing North American-sourced equipment; collaboration with Phillips 66 on lower-carbon-intensity feedstocks.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, UN Development Goals
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Generation 3 Continuous Induction Graphitization Furnaces
- All-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis technology
Awards & Recognition
- BTS nominated for Divert NS Mobius Award