MAG Silver Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:20,050 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:18,307 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:1,743 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:84%
Total Energy Consumption:334,470 GJ
Water Consumption:164,000 m3 (96% from treated wastewater)
Waste Generated:185 tonnes (non-hazardous)
ESG Focus Areas
- Health & Safety
- Climate Change
- Water Stress
- Environmental Stewardship
- Tailings Management
- Biodiversity
- Human Rights
- Local Communities
- Gender (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
- Security
- Business Ethics
- Transparency
Environmental Achievements
- 84% of total energy use at the Juanicipio Project came from renewable sources
- Reduced freshwater use to 4% of total water consumption at Juanicipio Project by using treated wastewater
Social Achievements
- Launched 25 family-size vegetable gardens and 25 backyard poultry farms at Juanicipio Project
- 61% local employment at the Juanicipio Project; 92% local employment at the Deer Trail Project
- Implemented capacity building projects (sewing, handicrafts, bakery, barbershop, jewelry, and carpentry workshops) at Juanicipio Project
- Zero fatalities at both Juanicipio and Deer Trail Projects
- Updated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy
Governance Achievements
- Completed a TCFD review
- Joined the UN Global Compact
- 38% of Board of Directors are women
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 delays impacted construction and commissioning timelines at Juanicipio Project
- Significant security challenges due to organized crime cartels in Mexico
- Water stress in the Juanicipio Project area
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented COVID-19 safety protocols
- Collaborated with Fresnillo and local authorities on security measures (unarmed security)
- Sourced 96% of water used at Juanicipio Project from treated wastewater
- Developed a Social Management System (SMS) to guide, monitor and measure social performance
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local procurement at Juanicipio Project
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes in Mexico affecting renewable energy
Opportunities
- Increased use of renewable energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 45001 (OH&S)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:19,677 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:18,808 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:17 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:373,271 GJ
Water Consumption:445,860 m3
Waste Generated:909 tons (domestic and industrial)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Health & Safety
- Our People
- Local Communities
- Environmental Stewardship
Environmental Achievements
- 68% of all waste recycled
- 108,455 plants transplanted, relocated or rescued
- Water stewardship incorporates repurposed wastewater
Social Achievements
- Zero fatalities
- “I Care, We Care” Social Management System implemented
- 13 community engagement initiatives
Governance Achievements
- Zero incidents of ethical conflict or corruption
- Updated policies—Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Cost inflation and ongoing global and regional supply constraints
- Security challenges due to the presence of criminal elements in the region (Juanicipio)
Mitigation Strategies
- Flexible hybrid work model
- Preventive reporting in safety culture
- Collaboration with municipal, state and national security forces (Juanicipio)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritization of local procurement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Water stress
- Energy consumption
Transition Risks
- Changes in climate change regulations
Opportunities
- Increased access to clean energy sources; improvements to energy efficiency
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, UN Global Compact, GRI
Certifications: Healthy Company Certification (Mexico), Safe and Healthy Working Environment (ELSSA) IMSS (Mexico)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed