Alliance Resource Partners, L.P.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Stewardship
- Safety
- Employee Well-being
- Community Engagement
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Minimized environmental impact throughout the lifecycle of activities using innovative technologies and techniques to minimize energy usage, conserve water resources, and safeguard biodiversity.
- Reclaimed all waste and refuse sites at the conclusion of projects, creating vegetative wetland areas and donating reclaimed land.
- Mettiki Coal, LLC helped clean up the Potomac River by releasing water of higher quality than the river water itself.
Social Achievements
- Provided generous compensation and benefits packages, prioritizing local hiring and creating long-lasting, high-paying employment opportunities.
- Offered access to on-site medical facilities and healthcare services, including a best-in-class healthcare program with no premiums and minimal cost share for participants.
- Supported education initiatives and skills development programs, providing scholarships, internships, and training opportunities.
- Awarded $541,000 in scholarships to 259 students through the Scholars Program.
- Mettiki won the 2022 WV Mountaineer Guardian Safety Award for exceptional Health & Safety performance.
Governance Achievements
- Upholding the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct.
- Prioritizing stakeholder interests and managing risks effectively.
- Maintaining a strong commitment to safety, reflected in policies and a culture of safety.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Balancing economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.
- Meeting growing energy demands while minimizing environmental impacts.
- Addressing the challenges of limited charging stations for electric vehicles.
Mitigation Strategies
- Actively seeking opportunities to harness innovation to meet emerging energy and infrastructure needs.
- Investing in cleaner technologies to ensure a sustainable energy future.
- Implementing forward-looking freshwater management strategies to minimize water usage.
- Investing in Francis Energy to build a network of fast charging stations.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Regular conversations with suppliers; expectations for supplies; appropriate business practice; health and safety
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- 2020 and 2021 NIOSH Mine Safety & Health Technology Innovation Awards (Matrix Design Group)