Wishbone Gold Plc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Conservation
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Bringing enhanced levels of conservation and care for the environment into operations.
Governance Achievements
- Adopted the QCA Corporate Governance Code (2018) on a comply or explain basis.
- Established an Audit Committee and a Remuneration Committee.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions and air freight limitations.
- Inherent uncertainty in the exploration business.
Mitigation Strategies
- Restructured the company, suspending gold trading operations and refocusing on exploration in Australia.
- Successfully raised £3.57m through market capitalization increase and equity financing.
- Developed an aggressive exploration program in Australia.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Suppliers are identified purely on an arms-length commercial basis and paid in line with agreed payment terms.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: QCA Corporate Governance Code (2018)
Third-party Assurance: RSM Audit (Gibraltar) Limited
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Enhanced levels of conservation and care for the environment into the operations
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Adopted the QCA Corporate Governance Code (2018) on a comply or explain basis
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- COVID related issues in Australia hampered exploration, WA border closure for almost two years, intermittent lockdowns hampered Heritage Surveys
Mitigation Strategies
- Heritage surveys completed after WA reopening in March 2022, enabling drilling to restart at Red Setter and start at Wishbone II in June 2022
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Suppliers identified purely on an arms-length commercial basis, paid in line with agreed payment terms
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: QCA Corporate Governance Code (2018)
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: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Bringing enhanced levels of conservation and care for the environment into the operations.
Social Achievements
- Ensuring excellent relations with the indigenous Martu community.
Governance Achievements
- Complied with the main provisions of the Combined Code: Principles of Corporate Governance and Code of Best Practice.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Whether potential mineral reserves can be exploited economically and further demand for precious metals will continue.
- Inherent unpredictability of exploration outcomes.
Mitigation Strategies
- Raising £2.375m in 2022 (2021: £2.57m).
- Demonstrated ability to raise capital to accelerate exploration if needed.
- Closely monitors and manages its capital position and liquidity risk.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Suppliers identified on an arms-length commercial basis.
- Suppliers paid in line with agreed payment terms.
- Ethical conduct expected from suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: QCA Corporate Governance Code (2018)