Climate Change Data

Perpetua Resources

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:245.4 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:245.4 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:50.2 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:44% of site operations in 2021
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:0.11 thousand cubic meters/year
Waste Generated:2.5 metric tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Signed an Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent with the EPA and U.S. Forest Service to begin early action on legacy mine water contamination; reduced project footprint by 13% from the original 2016 design; 51% of the project footprint is within previously disturbed areas; 15% of Scope 1 emissions were avoided in 2021 through the use of solar panels.
  • 5,284 pounds of recyclable waste diverted from landfill since 2014

Social Achievements

  • Achieved six years without a Lost Time Incident and almost 10 years without a Reportable Spill; 100% of employees participated in business integrity and compliance related training; 67% of executive management and 41% of the workforce were female; launched an independent citizen’s water monitoring initiative; contributed $9.9M to Idaho spending in 2021; $2.6M total community giving since 2014; 13,000+ volunteer hours since 2015; partnered with Ambri Inc. to supply antimony for clean energy batteries.

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted an integrated Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Management System; 33% of Board members are gender or ethnically diverse; implemented an omnibus ESG Policy; 100% of employees participated in business integrity and compliance related training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Leave the project site better than it was found
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Begin early action water improvements in summer of 2022

Environmental Challenges

  • Legacy water contamination at the Stibnite mine site; potential impacts of Project lighting on nearby species and habitats; managing stakeholder concerns regarding environmental, social, and economic impacts of the project.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Early action water improvements plan; development of a lighting management plan to minimize light pollution; ongoing engagement with stakeholders through presentations, meetings, and the Stibnite Advisory Council; independent water monitoring program.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Commitment to hiring, contracting, and purchasing supplies and services locally whenever possible; Supplier Code of Ethics will be required for all suppliers once in operations.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Partnership with Ambri Inc. to supply antimony for clean energy batteries

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: ISO 14000

Third-party Assurance: Warm Springs Consulting

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022

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:44% (2021, from solar array)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced project footprint by 13% from the original 2016 design; 51% of the on-site project footprint is on previously disturbed areas.
  • Entered into an agreement with the EPA to conduct pre-operation cleanup activity to improve water quality.
  • Designed the project to protect water quality by eliminating the largest waste rock storage facility and using recycled water for processing (nearly 2/3 of water usage).

Social Achievements

  • Created the Stibnite Advisory Council through a 2018 Community Agreement for ongoing communication with local communities.
  • Established the Stibnite Foundation to support community projects beyond the mine's lifespan.
  • Committed to hiring and training locally, anticipating approximately 500 direct jobs during operations.

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted formal ESG policies in 2019, with enhancements in 2021.
  • Aims to align ESG disclosure with the SASB reporting framework starting with the 2021 sustainability report.
  • Implemented an Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety Management System to improve safety and training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
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
  • Supplier Standards adopted in 2021

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Providing antimony for clean energy storage batteries

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 6
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 9
  • Goal 10
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 15
  • Goal 16
  • Goal 17

Appendix A details how Perpetua's initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,751 MT CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:1,727 MT CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:24 MT CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:0.1%
Total Energy Consumption:24,799 GJ
Water Consumption:13.89 thousand cubic meters
Waste Generated:2.7 metric tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Continued early cleanup work to proactively address legacy water contamination
  • 62,170 kWh solar energy produced on site since 2015 | 4,129 kWh solar in 2023
  • 5,463 pounds of material recycled since 2014 | 83 in 2023
  • 81,113 TREES planted since 2011 | 16,855 in 2023
  • Removal and relocation of 325,000 tons of legacy mine waste away from sensitive waterways

Social Achievements

  • 97 months with no Lost Time Incidents and 142 months with no reportable spills as of December 2023
  • 11,505 team training hours since 2013 | 2,279 Hours in 2023
  • 50% FEMALE executive management
  • 37% female workforce
  • ~$108M total Idaho spending since 2014 | ~$8M in 2023
  • $3.2M+ total community contributions since 2014 | $269,000 in 2023
  • 1,205 total community presentations since 2015 | 72 in 2023
  • 252 site tours since 2014 | 24 in 2023

Governance Achievements

  • Released 10th annual sustainability report; aligned with SASB framework
  • 33% of Board members are gender or ethnically diverse
  • 100% OF EMPLOYEES participated in business integrity and compliance related training
  • Earned special designation from OSHA for the Company’s exemplary commitment to health and safety.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Legacy water contamination from previous mining activities
  • Dust abatement on site roads
Mitigation Strategies
  • Multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment in water quality improvement
  • Investment of over $207,000 in dust reduction measures since 2014

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Ethics (to be implemented once in operations)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Supply of antimony for long-duration energy storage batteries

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives such as solar energy production, GHG emission reduction efforts, and responsible resource management contribute to these goals.

Awards & Recognition

  • OSHA's Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP)