Endeavour Silver Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2022-2024, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2013
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic Value Distribution
- Local Hiring and Community Relations
- Procurement Practices
- Health and Safety
- Water Management
- Waste Management
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Community Engagement
- Mine Closure Planning
Environmental Achievements
- Recycled and reused 81.28% of total water withdrawal across operations.
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity to 0.04 tCO2e/tonne processed.
Social Achievements
- Implemented local community engagement programs benefiting 45,002 individuals.
- Invested $480,445 in community development initiatives.
Governance Achievements
- Developed closure plans for all three operating sites, with financial provisions totaling $6,352,000.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- 92% of procurement spent locally (state and nation wide)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
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: 2014
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Economic
- Health and Safety
- Labour Relations
- Natural Resources
- Waste
- Energy
- Social (Community)
Environmental Achievements
- Rehabilitated over twenty-one hectares of land across our operations
- Planted nearly 40,000 trees
- Implemented a company-wide garbage separation program
- All sites now have water monitoring programs exceeding regulatory expectations
- 22% improvement in reportable injury frequency rate
Social Achievements
- All three mines awarded the distinction of Socially Responsible Company (Empresa Socialmente Responsible)
- Bolañitos and El Cubo received a Promoting Environmental Culture award
- Contributions to education and employability remain one of our top community investment priorities
- Self employment initiatives at Bolañitos continue to grow
Governance Achievements
- Updated Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy to include the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (Canada)
- Created and implemented a separate Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy
- Successfully renegotiated the annual union contract at El Cubo, including a salary increase
Climate Goals & Targets
- Become a premier senior silver producer
- Make a positive difference in people’s lives
- Achieve zero fatalities
- Achieve minimum 18% reduction in the Reportable Injury Frequency Rate
- Reduce energy consumption by at least 4%
- Develop at least one social closure action plan
- Implement a formal complaint and feedback mechanism
- Implement a new five Point Safety Inspection Program
Environmental Challenges
- Two fatal accidents at mining operations in early 2014
- Falling precious metal prices
- Higher than normal absenteeism rate at El Cubo
- Historically challenging relationship with a union at El Cubo
- High turnover rate across operations
- Security risks associated with mining operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Immediately closed affected mine areas and conducted investigations
- Put every employee through rigorous safety training program
- Brought in external safety experts for company-wide assessment and intensive safety training
- Developed an aggressive new mine plan for El Cubo to reduce unit operating costs
- Implemented a full safety retraining program at all three mines
- Hired a Safety Manager and Safety Training Coordinator
- Developed a new five Point Safety Inspection Program
- Improved communication and cooperation with unions
- Renegotiated union contracts
- Implemented measures to improve security, including additional security staff and improved procedures
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Contracting Services and Working with Third Parties Policy
- Preference given to local suppliers in competitive bidding
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
Certifications: Empresa Socialmente Responsible, Promoting Environmental Culture, Gender Equity Model Certification
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Socially Responsible Company (Empresa Socialmente Responsible)
- Promoting Environmental Culture
Reporting Period: 2015
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic Performance
- Market Presence
- Indirect Economic Impacts
- Procurement Practices
- Labour Practices
- Environment
- Water
- Effluents and Waste
- Energy
- Biodiversity
- Compliance
- Society
- Local Communities
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced hazardous waste intensity from 0.036 kg per tonne of processed ore in 2014 to 0.022 kg in 2015
- Increased percentage of water recycled and reused from 87.7% in 2014 to 89.2% in 2015
- Planted 31,318 trees
Social Achievements
- Community investment of $456,551 benefiting 17,982 people
- Improved safety performance with lower injury rates compared to previous years
Governance Achievements
- Implemented standardized tracking of community investment beneficiaries
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Maintaining high standards of environmental compliance
- Managing water usage and discharge
- Minimizing waste generation
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in environmental protection and monitoring
- Implementing water recycling and reuse programs
- Improving waste management practices
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- 18% of procurement spent locally (within state)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
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: 2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Economic Performance
- Environmental Protection
- Health and Safety
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total energy consumption by 12%
- Recycled approximately 91% of water used
- Planted approximately 34,500 trees with an 87% survival rate
- Zero spills
Social Achievements
- All three mines received the Socially Responsible Company award from CEMEFI
- Reduced Reportable Injury Frequency Rate by 6.6%
- Provided 68,079 hours of employee training and 39,351 hours of induction training
- Trained 21 local residents for the Terronera project
Governance Achievements
- Developed a formal internal grievance mechanism for employees and contractors
- Developed an external grievance mechanism for community members and other stakeholders
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- AISC of less than $15.00/oz
- Consolidated direct costs less than or equal to $72/tonne
- Zero spills
- Reduce fresh water intensity by 5%
- Source 5% of energy from green energy
- Implement Community Investment Policy with 50% funding for education and employability
Environmental Challenges
- One fatality at Guanaceví mine due to a rock fall incident
- Increase in Lost Time Injury Severity rate (17%) and Lost Time Injury Frequency rate (37%)
- Environmental permitting becoming more stringent and unpredictable
- Community concerns regarding road conditions, water damage to homes, dust generation, and tailings ponds
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented additional procedures, training, and safeguards following the fatality
- Hired a new Regional Health and Safety Manager
- Adding expertise in environmental permitting to the management team
- Addressing community concerns through dialogue, repairs, and improvements to infrastructure and processes
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Contracting Services and Working with Third Parties Protocol; priority given to local suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Environmental regulatory changes, new environmental taxes
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4
Certifications: ISO 9001 (Guanaceví and Bolañitos), Socially Responsible Company (CEMEFI and Alliance for Social Responsibility)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Socially Responsible Company award (CEMEFI and Alliance for Social Responsibility)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
Social Achievements
- Released 2019 Sustainability Report outlining sustainability initiatives and results.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Suspension of mining operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a coronavirus prevention and response plan; sent employees home on full salary during suspension; restarted operations with health protocols and ore stockpiles; adjusted mine plans to enhance short-term cash flow.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Planet
- Business
Environmental Achievements
- 93% water recycling and reuse rate
- 21% reduction in hazardous waste intensity
- 54,750 trees planted in reforestation projects, with a survival rate of 84%
- 12% decrease in Greenhouse Gas emissions intensity
Social Achievements
- 42% reduction in reportable injury rate (RIR)
- Average of 44 training hours provided to employees and contractors
- $302K USD contributed to help build resilient and thriving communities
Governance Achievements
- 100% of employees completed training on our Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Sustainability Strategy developed to guide sustainability efforts for the next three years (2022-2024)
- 98.8% of procurement was from local and national suppliers in Mexico
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions (target year not specified)
- Achieve zero fatalities and accidents; maintain or improve Lost-Time Incident (LTI) score
- Reduce emissions intensity of operating sites
- Increase representation of women on the board
- Align Endeavour's Safety System with ISO 45001
- Reduce emissions intensity of operating sites
Environmental Challenges
- One fatality in Guanaceví
- COVID-19 pandemic impacts
- Increased energy consumption and emissions due to production increase and new mining area in Bolañitos
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented over a dozen measures to prevent similar fatalities, including enhanced contractor training and improved on-site contractor management
- Maintained and intensified health protocols at operations
- Implemented measures to streamline energy needs and costs at all sites (timers on equipment, more efficient long-haul production equipment, adjusted water pump capacity)
- Exploring LNG and natural ventilation for Terronera
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Preference for local and national suppliers in Mexico
- Updated policy on Contracting Goods and Services and Working with Third Parties
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 4 (Quality Education)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives such as the Endeavour Scholarship Program, energy efficiency measures, local hiring, and reforestation contribute to these goals.
Awards & Recognition
- 'Socially Responsible Company' Distinction from CEMEFI
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety, Health & Wellness
- Engaged & Inclusive Workplace
- Thriving Communities
- Carbon Footprint
- Tailings & Waste Management
- Water & Biodiversity Stewardship
- Governance & Risk Management
- Ethical Culture
- Sustainable Supply Chain
Environmental Achievements
- Zero significant environmental spills or incidents
- 94% water recycling and reuse rate
- 61,905 trees planted in reforestation projects, with an average survival rate of 80%
- 78% of waste diverted from landfills
- Minimized emissions intensity of operating sites to 0.064 (2021: 0.057)
Social Achievements
- Reportable injury rate (RIR) dropped to 0.87, from 1.22 in 2021
- 15% women in the workforce, 18% in leadership positions
- 98% of the workforce in Mexico from within the country
- 30 average training hours per employee and contractor
- $433,167 in community investments
- 155 scholarships granted
Governance Achievements
- 100% of employees completed training on the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
- Human Rights Policy published
- Published TCFD disclosures
- Average complaint resolution time was 27 days
Climate Goals & Targets
- Align Endeavour’s Safety Management System with ISO 45001
- Achieve zero fatalities and accidents
- Maintain or improve LTI score
- Reduce absenteeism rate
- Expand mental wellness programs
- Invest $2.0M in community programs
- Award 500 scholarships
- Increase general business or employability skills
- Grow small businesses in local communities
- Improve community health services
- Decrease average turnover to 17.5%
- Maintain or increase local hiring percentage
- Achieve 16% women in our workforce, 25% in leadership positions
- Improve employee engagement
- Provide 48 hours of training per worker annually
Environmental Challenges
- Turbulent macroeconomic environment, from price, cost and supply chain pressures
- Increased energy consumption (7% over 2021), resulting in an 8% increase in GHG emissions
- Increased hazardous waste intensity (38% increase compared to 2021)
- Turnover rose to 17.5%, from 16.3%
- Decreased percentage of procurement from Mexico (90% in 2022 vs 99% in 2021)
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing the 2022-2024 Sustainability Strategy
- Revamping the onboarding process to reduce turnover
- Implementing new safety strategies
- Implementing a supplier prequalification questionnaire with ESG criteria
- Developing local suppliers in the area
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 30% of suppliers evaluated by 2024
Responsible Procurement
- Endeavour’s Code of Conduct
- Policy on Procurement and Contracts
- Local sourcing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB standards
Awards & Recognition
- ‘Socially Responsible Company’ distinction by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy
Reporting Period: 2022-2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Planet
- Business
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Zero fatalities by 2024
- Maintain or improve Lost-Time Incident (LTI) score year over year
- Reduction in absenteeism rate by 2024
- Improve disclosure of climate risks and opportunities, in line with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) by 2024
- Publish TCFD disclosures by 2024
- Identify and implement strategies to minimize emissions, including by developing a climate risk response plan by 2024
- Minimize emissions intensity of operating sites by 2024
- Strengthen our tailings management practices across the entire tailings facility lifecycle, applying guidance from the new Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management by 2024
- Align with the Global Industry standard on Tailings Management by 2024
- Mobilize action to reduce our carbon footprint by 2024
- Tailings stability factor of at least 1.5 when static and 1.0 in dynamic conditions by 2024
- Work with contractors to improve waste management by 2024
- >80% waste recycling/repurposing (for hazardous waste, scrap, paper, metal, tires, wood) by 2024
- Collaborate with local authorities to address waste challenges by 2024
- One new initiative per site that supports and improves municipal waste management by 2024
- Reduce our impact on shared water resources through best practices in water conservation and management by 2024
- Maintain the intensity of fresh water consumption below 0.45 m3 / ton processed by 2024
- Maintain process water recycling rate above 85% by 2024
- Seek opportunities to transition from reforestation to restoration of deforested areas by 2024
- Increase number and survival rate of trees planted annually using species that are in accordance to the vegetation structure of the region by 2024
- Partner with local conservation groups and/or government authorities to share data, monitor and conserve flora/fauna by 2024
- Report on conservation efforts and biodiversity monitoring, focusing on flora/fauna impacted by 2024
- Partner with local conservation groups and/or government authorities to protect water bodies by 2024
- Increase in households with access to improved water supply or sewage infrastructure by 2024
- Hazardous waste intensity below 0.2 ton/ton processed by 2024
- Identify waste in our operations that can be repurposed for other uses, and establish the value chain to achieve this by 2024
- Identify opportunities to enhance our governance practices by 2024
- Expand and strengthen sustainability disclosures by 2024
- Improve Board diversity by 2024
- Increase the representation of women on the Board of Directors by 2024
- Review and update risk management framework to ensure we’re monitoring and mitigating both traditional and emerging risks, including ESG risks by 2024
- Enterprise risk register implemented and operational by 2024
- Continue building a caring culture, based on our Te cuido culture (“I take care of you”) that fosters a safe and ethical workplace by 2024
- 4 hours of annual training on ethics and anti-corruption per employee by 2024
- 100% of contractors have completed ethics and anti-corruption orientation by 2024
- Resolution time of less than 30 days from first contact to final resolution by 2024
- Implement supplier development plan for our mining sites by 2024
- Maintain or increase number of local suppliers by 2024
- Maintain 95% of procurement from the country where we operate and from the State where we operate by 2024
- Implement supplier evaluation system that integrates enhanced sustainability criteria by 2024
- 30% of suppliers evaluated by 2024
- 100% of suppliers comply with Endeavour’s Code of Conduct included in their contract terms and conditions by 2024
- Promote and enhance the Grievance Mechanism by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
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: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Planet
- Business
Environmental Achievements
- 89% water recycling and reuse rate
- 78% waste recycling/repurposing
- 58,580 trees planted in reforestation projects, with 72% average survival rate
- Minimized emissions intensity (tCo2e GHG/Tonne processed) of operating sites to 0.069
Social Achievements
- Launched employee well-being program, "Te Cuido"
- 99% of workforce in Mexico hired locally
- $854,620 invested in communities in Mexico and Canada
- 142 scholarships awarded
Governance Achievements
- Achieved >30% women representation on the Board of Directors
- Developed Anti-money Laundering and Anti-terrorist Financing Protocol
- 100% of employees completed business conduct and ethics training
- Published inaugural TCFD report
Climate Goals & Targets
- Minimize emissions intensity
- Invest $2 million in community programs over three years
- Achieve 48 hours of training per worker annually
- Increase female representation in the workforce to 16%
- Align with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) by 2026
- Reduce average turnover
Environmental Challenges
- Increased LTIs (Lost Time Injuries) in 2023 compared to 2022
- Increased energy consumption and GHG emissions
- Dry weather conditions impacting water recycling and reforestation
- Gender imbalance in the workforce
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing new safety initiatives, such as “Eye on Risk” safety week
- Developing a roadmap for reducing emissions
- Implementing a more structured process for workers to follow if they will be absent from work
- Mandating at least one female candidate in the interview process for new senior management positions
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Standards of Conduct
- Procurement and Contracts policy
- Local sourcing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Endeavour's activities contribute to these goals through sustainable mining practices, community investment, and responsible resource management.
Awards & Recognition
- Socially Responsible Company distinction by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy