Climate Change Data

State Gas Limited ACN 617 322 488

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Carbon Management

Environmental Achievements

  • Initiation of carbon management project with Rockminsolutions Pty Ltd to investigate CO2 sequestration potential using basalt strata.

Social Achievements

  • Limited engagement with local groups due to COVID-19 restrictions, but maintained contact with stakeholders including landholders and cultural heritage custodians.

Governance Achievements

  • Formation of a Remuneration Committee during the financial year to review and determine remuneration policy and structure.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • First gas delivery to pipeline by February 2023 (CNG project).

Environmental Challenges

  • Technical issues and weather affecting consistent gas production at Reid’s Dome.
  • Access to funding for growth aspirations.
  • Increasing regulation and costs associated with climate change.
  • Operating hazards resulting in potential harm to people or communities.
  • Significant regulatory change impacting financial and operational aspects.
  • Land access negotiations with landowners and stakeholders.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Trialled options to resolve technical challenges at Reid’s Dome; further work required.
  • Proposed CNG "virtual pipeline" to generate revenue and offset external funding requirements; prudent expenditure monitoring.
  • Initiated a decarbonisation project; focus on improving energy efficiency and emissions management.
  • Developed detailed health and safety management plans and rigorous processes.
  • Actively monitors regulatory and public policy developments; engages with government and industry bodies.
  • Engages with landholders and stakeholders early to develop mutually beneficial partnerships.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Increasing regulation and costs associated with climate change