Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04, August 2023)
Reporting Period: 2023-04
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
- Net Zero Carbon Emissions
Environmental Achievements
- Actively exploring use of renewable energy with the goal of becoming a “Net Zero Carbon Emissions” copper producer
- Ability to reduce carbon footprint by Arizona Public Service’s transition to renewable resources (65% by 2030 and 100% by 2050)
Social Achievements
- Local procurement and workforce hiring generating positive social impact
- Overwhelming support for the Cactus Mine in Casa Grande – economic survey shows $8.5 Billion of indirect and direct revenues to the local community.
Governance Achievements
- Compliance with global standards (e.g., Equator Principles) to align with debt financing
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net Zero Carbon Emissions copper producer
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
- Local procurement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD
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: August 2023
Environmental Metrics
Water Consumption:Up to 3,800 acre-ft/yr
ESG Focus Areas
- Net Zero emissions
- Local community support
- Supply chain management
- Water management
- Waste and pollution management
Environmental Achievements
- Goal to become a “Net Zero Carbon Emissions” copper producer
- Active exploration of renewable energy for operations
- Partnership with Minviro for journey towards Net Zero
- Compliance with global standards (e.g., Equator Principles) to align with debt financing
Social Achievements
- Local procurement and workforce hiring generating positive social impact
- Overwhelming support for the Cactus Mine in Casa Grande – economic survey shows $8.5 Billion of indirect and direct revenues to the local community.
Governance Achievements
- Establishing reporting KPIs
- Reporting to international standards (e.g. SASB, TCFD)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net Zero Carbon Emissions
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing direct and indirect environmental impacts (Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions)
- Supply chain management to minimize Scope 3 emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- Investment in low carbon technologies
- Careful water use and management
- Waste and pollution management – air quality, dust management and tailings management
- Establishing carbon trading and offset policies/trading to the extent required
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Local procurement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD