Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:14,223 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 and 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:0 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:16 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:14,205 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:70.82 GJ/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.17 tCO2e/GEO
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Climate Change
- Community Investment
- Diversity and Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Zero Scope 1 GHG emissions; total Scope 2 and 3 GHG emissions were 18 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e)
- Maintained carbon neutrality since inception, offsetting 14,223 tCO2e in 2021
- Toronto office consumed 70.82 gigajoules of energy
- 72 trees planted
Social Achievements
- Maintained zero-incident record in both health and safety and Code of Conduct breaches
- Invested over $500,000 in specific initiatives to support underrepresented communities near producing assets
- Established an Indigenous scholarship program in Quebec
Governance Achievements
- Enhanced governance framework by updating policies and developing new policies on Human Rights, Diversity and Inclusion, Ethical Business Conduct, Community Investment, Environment, and Climate Change
- Five out of seven directors on the Board are independent
- 40% of independent directors identify as women
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 30% women on the Board by 2025
- Achieve 30% diversity in Senior Management by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Conduct a more robust materiality assessment
- Increase engagement with producing mining partners
- Work towards obtaining an ESG rating
Environmental Challenges
- GHG emissions intensity increased by 25% due to sites ramping up production
- Need to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a Climate Strategy informed by TCFD recommendations
- Offsetting GHG emissions through purchase of carbon offset credits
- Will conduct an analysis of operations and value chain to explore pathways to achieve net-zero emissions target
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritization of copper, nickel, and related metals for non-precious metal investments
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Floods, droughts, and other extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and renewable energy projects
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards core option, UNGC, SASB Metals and Mining Standard, SASB Asset Management and Custody Activities Standard, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001 (Northparkes), ISO 45001 (Northparkes, RBPlat)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 8
- SDG 13
Community investments support quality education, gender equality, decent work, and climate action
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed