Filo Mining Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:10,720 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:162 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:86 megaliters
Waste Generated:350 tons
Carbon Intensity:0.28 tCO2e/meter drilled (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Good Governance
- Climate & Environmental Stewardship
- Safe & Diverse Workplace
- Community Trust
Environmental Achievements
- Improved water monitoring and realized efficiencies across water supply and delivery
- Reduced GHG Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity in tCO2e/meter drilled from 0.31 in 2022 to 0.28 in 2023 despite a 108% increase in meters drilled.
- Reduced trucking distances for fuel and water delivery through the construction of an on-site fuel facility and drilling of three wells closer to operations.
- Solid waste reduced to 350 tonnes.
Social Achievements
- Launched a training program for drilling assistants, resulting in 12 trainees completing the program and 6 hired by Filo’s contractors.
- Developed and implemented a science education program (“Aprendamos con ciencia”) engaging approximately 140 students.
- Developed a Community Investment Framework to guide future investments.
- Total payments to local suppliers totalled $47 million.
Governance Achievements
- Exceeded Board diversity goal with 33% female representation (vs 25% in 2022).
- Developed and implemented an online training program focused on Filo’s Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy with 100% completion rate.
- Included Climate Change as part of our corporate risk register.
- Implemented a new Spill Prevention and Control Procedure.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve at least 30% women on the Board by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change risks and opportunities
- Water management in a high-altitude, arid environment
- Maintaining a safe and diverse workforce in a remote location
- Balancing exploration activities with community relations and local development
Mitigation Strategies
- Climate risk assessment integrated into Enterprise Risk Management framework
- Improved water monitoring, efficient water delivery, and exploration of water reuse and recovery
- Updated operational risks matrix and Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM) for improved health and safety
- Community Investment Framework and ongoing engagement with stakeholders
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Local procurement totaling $47 million
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather conditions in the Andes Mountains
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes related to climate change and carbon pricing
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Thayer Lindsley Award for global discovery of the year (Filo del Sol project)