Fortitude Gold Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:14,151 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:14,151 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:24.7 million gallons
Waste Generated:Negligible
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Water Management
- Waste Management
- Air Quality
- Community Relations
- Workforce Health & Safety
- Business Ethics & Transparency
- Security, Human Rights & Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Environmental Achievements
- No non-compliance reports associated with water quality permits, standards, or regulations in 2019.
- Waste rock sampled showed potential for acid rock drainage, but 24-week HCT concluded it was 'inert'.
Social Achievements
- Company has good presence in the community and is a large supporter of local schools.
- Created a community donations committee to review all community requests for funding.
Governance Achievements
- Annually, Corporate legal provides training on corruption and bribery throughout the value chain.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- High reliance on diesel generators for power, leading to significant GHG emissions.
- Potential for acid rock drainage from waste rock.
Mitigation Strategies
- Evaluating options for overhead power from the Nevada Power primary line.
- Switching fleet vehicles to high-efficiency engines.
- Performing 24-week Humidity Cell Test (HCT) to assess acid rock drainage potential.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:14,770 tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
Scope 1 Emissions:14,770 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:47.9 million gallons/year
Waste Generated:Negligible mineral processing waste
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Management
- Community Relations
- Workforce Health & Safety
- Business Ethics & Transparency
Environmental Achievements
- All sampling results for waste rock were within compliance levels, indicating no threat of acid rock drainage.
- No non-compliance reports associated with water quality permits, standards, or regulations.
Social Achievements
- Created a community donations committee to review community funding requests.
- Provided 30-60 hours of health, safety, and emergency response training to full-time employees and 40-80 hours to contract employees.
Governance Achievements
- Annual training on corruption and bribery provided to all employees and contractors.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Complete evaluation of connecting to Nevada Power primary line by Q4 2021.
Environmental Challenges
- High reliance on diesel generators for power, leading to significant Scope 1 GHG emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Evaluating the option of connecting to the Nevada Power primary line to replace diesel generators.
- Optimizing pit and dump design to reduce haul lengths and potentially implement in-pit backfilling to reduce fugitive dust.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB Metal and Mining Protocol
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed