Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmentally friendly mining
• Climate-smart mining
• Gender-sensitive mining

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Weak environmental governance in most SADC countries (except Botswana and Namibia)
• Weak enforcement of environmental laws
• High environmental hazard potential for cobalt, copper, nickel, PGMs, and REEs
• Significant greenhouse gas emissions from mining and processing
• Risks of tailings breaches and pollution
• Water stress and freshwater competition
• Deforestation, biodiversity loss, and conservation impacts
• Prevalence of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) with associated risks
• Lack of common framework for sustainable mining
• Limited implementation of regional initiatives (AMV, SADC Mining Protocol, AMREC)

Mitigation Strategies

• National regulations regarding environmental impact assessments
• Corporate sustainability efforts driven by market demands
• Development of corporate policies and sustainability initiatives
• EU regulations (CSDDD, Battery Regulation, EU-CRMA) introducing due diligence and reporting requirements
• Voluntary sustainability standards and due diligence initiatives
• Industry good practices and technological innovations
• Implementation of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management
• Investment in renewable energy and resource-efficient technologies
• Partnerships for sustainable raw material value chains (e.g., EU-DRC partnership)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Implementation of sustainability standards and due diligence requirements by some companies

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Water stress
• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and processes
• Investment in renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: OECD Due Diligence Guidance, IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, GRI, ICMM Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management, UNFC/AMREC

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Mining activities contribute to the energy transition but also pose significant environmental and social challenges. The report highlights the need to align mining practices with the SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed