Climate Change Data

Western Mining Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,938,916 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:626,016 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,312,899 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:66.5% of total electricity trading
Total Energy Consumption:56.29 thousand tons standard coal/year
Water Consumption:17,872,900 m3/year
Waste Generated:10,935.00 thousand tons/year (general solid waste)
Carbon Intensity:184.13 kg standard coal/revenue of 10,000 yuan in 2023

ESG Focus Areas

  • Corporate Governance
  • Safety Development
  • Green Operations
  • Product Liability
  • Employee Development
  • Community Engagement
  • Climate Change
  • Resource Security

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 100% compliance rate for the discharge of wastewater and waste gas in 2023.
  • 100% implementation rate for the “three simultaneous” approach to environmental protection in 2023.
  • Zero major violations of environmental protection regulations in 2023.
  • Total investment in environmental protection amounted to 226.3932 million yuan in 2023.
  • 6 national green mines, 7 national green factories and 5 provincial green factories in 2023.

Social Achievements

  • Zero work-related fatalities, serious injuries, or major fire and explosion incidents in 2023.
  • Successfully addressed and resolved 39 urgent issues raised by employees, achieving a 100% feedback resolution rate in 2023.
  • Employee satisfaction rate of 96% in 2023.
  • Allocated a total donation of 13.6 million yuan to partner villages for rural revitalization.
  • Local employment rate of 48.52% in 2023.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG strategy and management system.
  • Implemented a compensation rebate mechanism.
  • Conducted a total of 27 economic accountability audits of leading cadres, identifying and rectifying compliance issues.
  • Established a comprehensive compliance management system.
  • Zero privacy disclosure incidents in 2023.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Realize carbon neutrality by 2060 (Scope 1 and 2)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2040 (Scope 1 and 2)

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change leading to increased extreme weather events.
  • Transition to a low-carbon economy impacting market demand.
  • Government regulations on water usage.
  • Potential negative impacts on biodiversity.
  • Risks of environmental pollution.
  • Risks of unethical and illegal activities.
  • Cybersecurity risks.
  • Supply chain risks.
  • Community relations challenges.
  • HR challenges related to labor force structure.
  • Public health risks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Enhanced climate change governance frameworks and strategic plans.
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Implemented robust environmental risk management mechanisms.
  • Strengthened internal control and supervision systems.
  • Implemented measures to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
  • Established clear requirements for suppliers in the Supplier Code of Conduct.
  • Established targeted and responsive community communication channels.
  • Enhanced talent development system and improved human capital benefits.
  • Implemented comprehensive health assessments for employees.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Clean Governance Agreement
  • Sunshine E-commerce Procurement Platform
  • Prioritizing environmentally certified products

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme rain and flooding
  • Extremely hot weather
  • Extremely cold weather
  • Natural disasters
  • Climate warming
Transition Risks
  • Policy and legal risks
  • Energy mix risk
  • Technical risk
  • Market risk
  • Reputational risk
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Green finance
  • Air governance
  • Low-carbon production

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), IFRS S2 - Climate-related Disclosures, SASB, ICMM: Framework for Sustainable Development

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Awards & Recognition

  • National Technological Innovation Demonstration Enterprise
  • 2023 China Top 100 Enterprises Award
  • National Enterprise Culture Outstanding Achievement Special Award
  • 2020-2022 National Internal Audit Advanced Collective
  • Green Factory
  • Quanjing Investor Relations Gold Award