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