Atalaya Mining plc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
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:1.34 MWh/tonne of concentrate
Water Consumption:0.35 m3/tonne ore processing
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.49 tCO2eq /tonne of concentrate
ESG Focus Areas
- Good Governance
- People
- Safety Operations
- Environment and Climate Change
- Society
- Innovation and Technology
Environmental Achievements
- Environmental investments and expenditures of €1.8M in 2020
- Reused 7% of mine waste in tailings dam construction, promoting circular economy
- Zero discharge policy (ZLD) implemented at Proyecto Riotinto
- Collaboration with University of Huelva on air quality monitoring and improvement
Social Achievements
- 80% of employees from Huelva province, demonstrating commitment to local community
- €492k budget dedicated to social activities through Atalaya Riotinto Foundation
- 51% of suppliers from Andalusia Region
- Initiated development of an Equality Plan
- Collaboration with Fundación Adecco for social and labor integration of people with special needs
Governance Achievements
- 5 of 8 independent directors on the Board in 2020
- 0 confirmed incidents of corruption in 2020
- Initiated implementation of a compliance and criminal risk control system
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon footprint by 15% by 2025 (reference year: 2019)
Environmental Challenges
- Managing risks associated with mining operations (strategic, commercial, legal, regulatory, operational, and external risks)
- Maintaining a safe working environment and preventing accidents
- Mitigating environmental impacts (air quality, water consumption, waste management)
- Ensuring responsible tax management
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of a Risk Management Policy and financial risk management policy
- Investment of €28M in the last two years to improve tailing dams safety
- Implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001:2018 certified)
- Environmental Management System (ISO 14001 certified)
- Waste minimization plan with reduction targets (more than 85% of waste generated is destined for recovery)
- Voluntary tax review by the fiscal agency of Cyprus in 2019
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local suppliers
- Addressing suppliers with safety, environmental, and good practice requirements
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: ERM
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Prize by FC Mutual for the Company's Risk Management System