Pan American Silver Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2011
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy
- Water
- Land Use
- Biodiversity
- Communities
- Health and Safety
- Human Rights
- Value Chain
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 15% compared to 2010.
- Invested over US$1 billion in environmental control and protection.
- Increased percentage of water reused/recycled to 70%.
- Restored 25.2 km² of degraded areas.
- Achieved 73% waste recycling rate.
Social Achievements
- Increased local hiring to 62% of total hiring.
- Reduced global employee turnover from 6% to 4.7%.
- Invested US$250 million in health and safety projects.
- Increased average training hours per employee by 39% to 53 hours/year.
- Increased proportion of women employed by 28% to 12.3%.
Governance Achievements
- Obtained certification for internal controls under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the sixth consecutive year.
- Selected as a member of the São Paulo Stock Exchange’s Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE) for the second year in a row.
- Implemented a Global Standard for employee benefits.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Achieve 20% biodiesel in biofuel blend by 2015 (Brazil).
- Reduce GHG emissions by 5% from 2020 forecast baseline.
Environmental Challenges
- Implementing main policies at the same pace as company growth while respecting local cultures.
- Achieving zero harm in health and safety.
- Eliminating education deficits among employees.
- Creating high-quality relationships based on trust with employees globally.
- Managing risks of corruption, especially in the supply chain.
- Ensuring sustainable practices throughout the value chain (child labor, deforestation, etc.).
- Addressing water use conflicts.
- Minimizing land use impacts and conserving biodiversity.
- Managing tailings and waste effectively.
Mitigation Strategies
- Action Plan on Sustainability (PAS) with targets for key indicators.
- Investment in health and safety, including Critical Activities Requirements (RACs).
- Internal and external education programs.
- Global employee survey and action plans to address feedback.
- Internal regulations and training to combat corruption.
- Supplier audits and engagement to promote sustainable practices.
- Water Resources Instruction and flow monitoring plan.
- Biodiversity Management Plans and partnerships for conservation.
- Tailings Dams and Piles Management System (SGBP) and waste reduction projects.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 13 suppliers audited for health and safety performance.
Responsible Procurement
- Clauses in contracts to prevent human rights violations.
- Inove Program to develop local suppliers.
- Program of Independent Audits in the Supply Chain for pig iron.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Flooding
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Carbon taxation
- Higher energy prices
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes.
- Carbon credit projects.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G3, ICMM, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
Third-party Assurance: KPMG
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Biodiesel production
- Dry processing of iron ore at S11D
Awards & Recognition
- John T. Ryan Trophy (Canada)
- Sustainable Biofuels award (World Biofuels Markets)
Reporting Period: 2013
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic Performance
- Environmental Stewardship
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved zero significant environmental incidents (SEIs)
- Alamo Dorado mine achieved zero discharge status
- All Mexican mines received Clean Industry Certification
Social Achievements
- Record safety performance with a 15% decrease in lost time injury frequency rate and a 47% decrease in lost time injury severity rate
- Supported 41 communities in five countries through CSR programs
- Improved education for 3,149 students
- Provided 4,600 healthcare consultations
- Strengthened local supply chain at Dolores mine
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a new internal metric for Significant Environmental Incidents (SEI)
- Revised Pan American Silver’s Environmental Policy
- 75% of Board members are independent
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Lower silver and metal prices
- One fatal accident at Huaron mine due to rockfall
- Challenges in building project and operating teams due to talent shortage
Mitigation Strategies
- Adjusted business plans to reduce cost structure
- Detailed investigation of fatal accident and implementation of improved procedures
- Support programs at mines and partnerships with educational institutions to mitigate talent shortage
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Use of locally based and certified suppliers for most chemical and fuel inputs
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core
Certifications: Clean Industry Certification (Mexico)
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte (limited to financial indicators)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Socially Responsible Company (ESR) award (Mexico)
- Clean Industry Certification (Mexico)
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Environmental Stewardship
- Community Engagement
- Health
- Governance
- Economic Development
- Education
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved zero significant environmental incidents for the second consecutive year.
- Completed a review of the safety of all operating tailings management facilities (TMFs), confirming they are in accordance with best practices.
- Reduced nonconformances by over 50% in environmental audits in Peru and Bolivia.
Social Achievements
- Improved safety performance, achieving a lost time accident frequency of 1.14 per million work hours.
- Launched the Community Development Initiative (CDI) toolkit to better focus community projects.
- Supported various health and education programs in local communities, including medical campaigns, llama breeding projects, and adult literacy programs.
- Exceeded liveable wage for lowest paid employees.
Governance Achievements
- 75% of Board members were independent.
- Implemented a Global Code of Ethical Conduct and a Global Anti-Corruption Policy, with training sessions conducted in several operations.
- No waivers from the Code of Conduct were required for directors or executive officers.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- One fatal accident at the Huaron mine due to a low oxygen environment.
- Declining metal prices impacting capital and operating expenditures.
- Challenges in changing existing traditions and cultural practices in some older, complex mines that go against company health and safety standards.
- Legal claims filed in Mexican Agrarian Courts by two Ejido communities relating to land use agreements at Alamo Dorado mine.
- Unauthorized small-scale artisanal mining on claims owned by Pan American in Peru.
Mitigation Strategies
- Full investigation of the fatal accident at Huaron, leading to additional safety measures and employee training.
- Successfully optimized and controlled capital and operating expenditures despite lower silver prices.
- Implemented technical improvements in ground support methods and a company-wide program of training and safety audits in underground mines.
- Continued to foster positive relationships with communities around Alamo Dorado through CSR programs and believes claims are without merit.
- Successfully negotiated the cessation of artisanal mining through mutual agreement with the community and government authorities, and reinstated reclamation works.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Use of locally based and certified suppliers for most chemical and fuel inputs.
- Focus on developing self-sustaining economies in local communities.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core, GRI Mining and Metals Sector Guidance
Third-party Assurance: External assurance for financial data in audited annual financial statements.
Awards & Recognition
- Corporate Knights Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada (19th place)
- Socially Responsible Company (ESR) Award from CEMEFI (Mexico)
- Clean Industry certification from PROFEPA (Mexico)
- Various safety awards (CAMIMEX, ISEM)
Reporting Period: 2015
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Health and Safety
- Employment and Labour Practices
- Environmental Management
- Community Development
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Zero Significant Environmental Incidents for the third consecutive year.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of ore processed at several mines.
- Reduced water use intensity from external sources at several mines.
- Successfully completed environmental permitting for La Colorada expansion.
- Received environmental approval for the pulp agglomeration plant at the Dolores mine.
- Improved wastewater treatment facilities at San Vicente and Huaron mines.
- Advanced construction of a power line to Dolores mine, reducing GHG emissions.
Social Achievements
- Received the “Business of the Year” award from the Peruvian Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
- Initiated a three-year nutrition program in Bolivia.
- Launched a formalized CSR social review process.
- Supported 63 schools through infrastructure, materials, and scholarships.
- Provided medical attention to 8,593 people through local health facilities and campaigns.
- Supported 40 local teachers.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained a majority of independent directors on the Board.
- Implemented a Global Code of Ethical Conduct and a Global Anti-Corruption Policy.
- Conducted ethics and compliance training for management and administrative personnel.
- Established a process for reporting ethical, accounting, or audit complaints.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Produce between 24.0 and 25.0 million ounces of silver
- Produce between 175,000 and 185,000 ounces of gold
- Keep cash costs in the range of $9.45 to $10.45
- Complete La Colorada and Dolores expansions on schedule and budget
- Achieve zero fatalities
- Achieve a lost time injury frequency (LTIF) of 1.60 or less
- Achieve a lost time injury severity (LTIS) of 750 or less
- Implement a social grievance mechanism program
- Advance the implementation of the Community Development Initiative (CDI) toolkit
- Conduct social reviews at Dolores and Manantial Espejo mines
- Complete a successful finalization and transition of Project Access in Bolivia to the local communities
- Develop systems to measure and track social impact
- Achieve zero significant environmental incidents
- Maximize opportunities to reduce energy use and improve energy efficiency
- Identify water conservation opportunities at our operations
- Continue to restore and revegetate habitats for biodiversity conservation
- Improve solid waste management and recycling at our operations
- Improve our environmental management systems
Environmental Challenges
- Five fatalities at mines in 2015.
- Challenging market conditions and depressed metal prices.
- Transitioning mines towards closure and reclamation.
- Maintaining community acceptance and trust.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a Serious Accident Reduction Initiative, including intensive training.
- Improved operating efficiencies and maintained positive margins.
- Advanced cost-effective expansion programs at La Colorada and Dolores mines.
- Focused on adding value to long-term assets.
- Continued mechanization of underground mines.
- Ongoing community engagement and consultation.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Focus on local procurement practices
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core level, GRI Mining and Metals Sector Guidance
Certifications: Mexican Clean Industry program (for Mexican mines)
Third-party Assurance: External Assurance for audited financial statements
Awards & Recognition
- Business of the Year award from the Peruvian Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Silver Hard Hat (Casco de Plata) safety award in Mexico (La Colorada mine)
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Health and Safety
- Employment
- Local Communities
- Training and Education
- Economic Performance
- Community Development and Infrastructure
- Emergency Preparedness
- Competitive Salaries and Local Employment
- Water Stewardship
- Investment in Alternative Economic Opportunities & Activities
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved zero significant environmental incidents.
- Energized a powerline connection to Dolores, reducing greenhouse gas emission intensity from electricity use by at least 25%.
- Reduced water use intensity at Morococha through increased recycling and at Manantial Espejo and Dolores through increased surface water capture.
- Replaced the mine water treatment plant at La Colorada.
- Reduced overall generation of hazardous waste by 25% compared to 2015.
Social Achievements
- Achieved the best health and safety performance record in the company’s history (lowest lost-time accident frequency).
- Invested $6.2 million in CSR programs benefiting local communities.
- Supported 43 schools near mines through infrastructure improvements, materials, and scholarships.
- Supported 62 local teachers through wage supplementation.
- More than 5,000 students received support for primary through tertiary education.
- Successfully finalized and transitioned Project Access in Bolivia to local communities.
- Implemented and monitored a social grievance mechanism program across operations (except Argentina).
Governance Achievements
- Became members of the Mining Association of Canada and committed to implementing its Towards Sustainable Mining framework.
- Adopted the new Global Reporting Initiative Standards for reporting.
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement process.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Continue to build on the foundations of sustainable development.
- Implement TSM protocols over the next 3 years.
- Develop waste management indicators.
- Work towards implementation of TSM Energy and Water protocols.
- Conduct social reviews in Peru and Bolivia.
- Achieve zero fatalities.
- Achieve LTIF of 1.2 or less.
- Achieve LTIS of 400 or less.
- Enhance accessibility and comprehensibility of sustainability reporting.
- Continue to adjust stakeholder mapping.
Environmental Challenges
- One fatal accident occurred at San Vicente mine.
- Cost escalations related to inflation in Bolivia.
- Weak metal prices in recent years.
- Closure of Alamo Dorado mine.
- Potential impacts to local communities during mine closures and expansions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Detailed investigation of the fatal accident at San Vicente and implementation of preventative actions.
- Productivity improvements and cost reductions at Huaron and Morococha mines.
- Mine expansions at La Colorada and Dolores to offset production declines.
- Advanced planning and communication for Alamo Dorado mine closure.
- Development of social closure plans and community engagement strategies.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Use of locally based and certified suppliers for most chemical and fuel inputs.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Core level
Third-party Assurance: External assurance for economic data
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 14: Life Below Water
- Goal 15: Life On Land
- Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The report details how various initiatives contribute to each of the 17 SDGs.
Awards & Recognition
- Corporate Knights Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada (36th place)
- La Colorada received the “Casco de Plata” award for safest underground mine in Mexico.
- CEMEFI Socially Responsible Company (ESR) designation for all Mexican mines.
- Morococha won the “Underground Mining” category in the 20th National Peruvian Safety awards.
- Huaron awarded an honorary plaque in the 20th National Mining Safety awards.
- Pan American Silver received the ‘Business of the Year’ award from the Peruvian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
- Pan American Silver Peru was awarded third place in the Entrepreneurial Communities Expo.
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Began implementation of the Towards Sustainable Mining (“TSM”) protocols and guidelines.
- Substantially complete all physical reclamation work at Alamo Dorado and transition to post-closure monitoring and maintenance phase.
- Continued implementation of TSM and complete self-evaluations at all operations.
Social Achievements
- Keeping our workers healthy and satisfied in their jobs, maintaining labour peace, working closely with our communities and host countries to return to them a fair share of the wealth from our mining operations, and mitigating our impact on the environment are core to how we do business.
- Strengthening the production chain of livestock breeding.
- Value adding through the development of alpaca textiles weaving workshops with product commercialization in North America.
- Improving nutrition, focusing on children and women.
- Promoting community health with emphasis on immunizations, optometry, and oral health.
- Promoting tourism and local areas of interest such as the Stone Forest in Huayllay in Peru.
- Encouraging education for children and adults by contributing to teachers’ salaries, and providing continuous support through different scholarships at a local and national level.
Governance Achievements
- Our Board recognizes that financial and operating performance is inextricably linked to corporate social responsibility.
- The health and safety of our workers is discussed at each meeting.
- Our discussions of capital allocation include community sustainability projects and environmental impacts.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Increase annual silver production from 25 million ounces to more than 30 million ounces by 2020.
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Navidad project in Argentina remains stalled due to a ban on open pit mining in the province of Chubut.
- Local opposition to mine development projects has arisen periodically in some of the jurisdictions in which we operate, and such opposition has at times been violent.
- Armed robberies of doré in Mexico.
Mitigation Strategies
- Efforts to engage local residents and government representatives around the Navidad project, as well as other citizens of Chubut and Argentina.
- Institut ed a number of additional security measures and a more frequent shipping schedule in response to robberies in Mexico.
- Renewed insurance policy to mitigate some of the financial loss that would result from such criminal activities in the future.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Silver has become a vital part of today’s energy revolution in clean energy (e.g., photovoltaic panels).
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Ross J. Beaty appointed to The Order of Canada and inducted to the Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame. Inducted into Canada’s Mining Hall of Fame.
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Health & Safety
- Working Conditions
- Socio-economic Impact
- Opportunities for Communities
- Grievance Mechanism
- Emergency Preparedness
- Behavior of Security Personnel
- Diversity
- Water
- Climate Change
- Tailings Management
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- Zero significant environmental incidents
- Reduced non-recyclable hazardous waste generation at silver segment operations by 25%
- Reduced water use from external sources at San Vicente mine
- Increased water recycling at Morococha mine
- Successfully transitioned Alamo Dorado to post-closure
- More than 360,000 trees planted at Dolores and La Arena
Social Achievements
- Zero significant social conflicts
- Increased COI participation in annual survey from 645 to 1146
- Improved hygiene, sanitation, and living conditions at San Vicente
- Supported 16 long-term socio-economic development programs
- Helped over 8,000 students acquire quality education
- Settled Garcia v. Tahoe Resources Inc. case
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a new Human Rights Policy
- Appointed a Human Rights Officer
- Completed independent tailings dam safety reviews at all operating facilities
- Submitted data to the Investor Mining and Tailings Safety Initiative
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Achieve TSM A levels at all operations (by 2022 for Tahoe acquired sites)
- Implement the TCFD recommendations
- Strengthen relationships with ESG investors
- Achieve zero fatalities
- Achieve zero significant environmental incidents
- Achieve zero social conflicts
- Improve access to quality education and healthcare in communities
- Develop additional alternative economic opportunities
Environmental Challenges
- Integrating Tahoe Resources assets, including instilling Pan American Silver’s values and sustainability approach at new operations
- Two employee fatalities at Morococha and Manantial Espejo mines
- Political and economic instability in operating regions
- Addressing on-going disputes at La Colorada and Escobal
- Maintaining a skilled, engaged, and diverse workforce
- Climate change risks
- Water scarcity
- Tailings management
- Corruption risks
Mitigation Strategies
- Leveraging synergies and sharing best practices
- Implementing the Mining Association of Canada’s Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocols
- Formalizing approach to human rights
- Investing in initiatives to make host communities more resilient to climate change
- Implementing measures to prevent similar accidents
- Developing a more systematic approach to managing sustainability objectives and risks
- Implementing projects to improve stormwater runoff control
- Improving water management and mine closure systems
- Implementing a new Human Rights Policy and appointing a Human Rights Officer
- Conducting independent tailings dam safety reviews
- Improving crisis management systems
- Implementing a behavior-based safety program
- Providing training and capacity building
- Implementing a Supplier Code of Conduct
- Strengthening relationships with ESG investors
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Local hiring and procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Impacts on water availability
Transition Risks
- New carbon regulations
- Rising energy costs
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes
- Silver's role in renewable energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: core option and GRI Mining & Metals Sector Disclosures, Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocols
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Internal review
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Programs contribute to various SDGs, details available on company website.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Dolores mine received Chairman’s Safety Award
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- No significant environmental incidents at our operations.
- Corporate environmental audit on La Colorada operation with no material issues identified.
- Safe management of tailings facilities during mine suspensions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Achievements
- Adoption of an Inclusion and Diversity Policy.
- 17.3% increase in the percentage of new female hires and promotions.
- Increased representation of women on the Board of Directors.
- $2.0 million donation towards food, hygiene, medical supplies, and PPE for local communities.
- 3-year, $1.5 million partnership with UNICEF Canada for health and education in Latin America.
- Social audit of Manantial Espejo operation with no material issues identified.
- Became signatories to the United Nations Global Compact.
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Committee comprised of cross-departmental senior and executive management representatives.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve zero Significant Environmental Incidents.
- Reduce water consumption by 6% compared to the 2021 base case.
- Reduce GHG emissions by 11% compared to the 2021 base case.
- Achieve 80 hectares net positive impact on vegetation and biodiversity.
- Reduce industrial waste by 11% compared to the 2021 base case.
- Resolve all medium and high-risk grievances by the end of 2021.
- Update integrated stakeholder engagement plans at all sites.
- Maintain LTIF of 0.90 or less and LTIS of 525 or less.
- Complete the first phase of the "Building Respect Together" program, covering 70% of the workforce.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic caused mine suspensions and restricted capacities, impacting production and costs.
- Two fatalities at Huaron and La Colorada mines.
- Community disputes related to water distribution (La Arena), La Colorada (Mexico), and Escobal (Guatemala).
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented comprehensive COVID-19 protocols at all operations.
- Launched "PAAS Listens" program to support workforce mental health.
- Thoroughly investigated fatal accidents and implemented preventative measures.
- Working to resolve community disputes.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events, resource shortages, changes in rainfall, water shortages, extreme temperatures
Transition Risks
- Greenhouse gas emission regulations, energy efficiency regulations
Opportunities
- Increased demand for metals in new technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 11% compared to the 2021 base case
- Reduced water consumption by 10% compared to the 2021 base case
- Achieved a net positive impact of 85 hectares of rehabilitated or restored land
Social Achievements
- 100% of employees and contractors received training on the first module of our “Building Respect Together” program
- Completed the construction of Cachachi Primary School near Shahuindo
- Completed renovations at the health center in Colonia Orion near La Colorada mine
Governance Achievements
- 480 key employees completed anti-corruption training
- 100% of Board members, officers, executives, and senior management were certified under the Anti-Corruption Policy and the Code of Ethical Conduct
- Renewed and amended a $500 million credit facility to include a pricing component linked to ESG performance
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 2050
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030, based on 2019 baseline emissions
- Reduce water use by 1% compared to the 2022 base case
- Reduce energy use by 3% compared to the 2022 base case
- Reduce GHG emissions by 3% compared to the 2022 base case
Environmental Challenges
- Four fatalities occurred at operations during 2021
- COVID-19 pandemic impacted workforce deployment, production, costs, and capital projects
- Cost pressures, supply chain disruptions, and shipment delays persisted
Mitigation Strategies
- Completed a third-party assessment of progress made under a behavior-based safety system in Peru
- Partnered with UNICEF Canada’s GiveAVax campaign to provide COVID-19 vaccines
- Implemented comprehensive protocols to slow the spread of COVID-19
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Nearly 400 tier 1 critical suppliers screened; another 250 in process; 80% of expenditures covered
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct requiring compliance with laws, Pan American Silver’s policies, ethical and environmentally responsible conduct, and respect for community rights
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Impacts on water availability
- Changes in rainfall and temperature patterns
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
- Reduced access to finance
- Supply chain challenges
- Reputational risks
Opportunities
- Increased demand for silver and base metals in low-carbon technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standard, TCFD reporting framework, UN Global Compact
Third-party Assurance: Internal review at on-site and corporate office levels
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 12
- 13
Goals aligned with 2022 Sustainability Goals to maximize positive impact
Awards & Recognition
- 2021 Sustainable Development Award (Peru)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 14% reduction in water use compared to the 2022 base case
- 9% reduction in energy use compared to the 2022 base case
- 19% reduction in GHG emissions compared to the 2022 base case, mainly due to renewable electricity supply for Dolores and La Colorada since May 2022
- Zero significant environmental incidents
Social Achievements
- LTIF rate of 0.74 per million hours worked
- $14.7 million of community investment budget executed
- 100% of our workforce was trained on Module 2 of the "Building Respect Together" program
Governance Achievements
- 432 key employees were trained on Anti-Corruption policy
- 167 critical suppliers were assessed using our due diligence system
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions by 2050
- Reduce GHG emissions by at least 30% by 2030 from 2019 baseline
- Achieve zero significant environmental incidents
- Complete 90% of environmental audit corrective actions
- Reduce water withdrawn by 47,000 m3
- Reduce energy use by 116,000 GJ
- Reduce GHG emissions by 73,000 t CO2Eq
- Achieve 80 hectares of reforestation
- Reduce non-recycled waste by 450 t
- Achieve zero fatalities
- Maintain LTIF rate of 0.90 or less
- Maintain LTIS rate of 525 or less
- Achieve zero new social disputes
- Resolve 90% of medium/high-risk grievances
- Design socio-economic development programs based on risk analysis
- Achieve 15% hiring of women
- Complete the third module of the "Building Respect Together" program
- Complete 90% of action plans addressing audit findings
- Train all security employees in human rights
- Train 440 key employees on Anti-Corruption policy
- Assess 160 critical suppliers
Environmental Challenges
- Three fatalities at Huaron, Dolores, and La Arena mines
- High levels of workforce absenteeism due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19
- Global inflationary cost pressures
- Social disputes at La Colorada and Escobal
- Extreme precipitation events causing damage to infrastructure
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing new safety measures and working with a third-party consultant to incorporate the “do safety differently” concept
- Easing stringent COVID-19 protocols
- Securing renewable energy sources for Mexican operations
- Proactive engagement with the UN Human Rights office and affected families at La Colorada
- Participating in the ILO 169 consultation process for Escobal
- Developing action plans to manage extreme precipitation risks, including infrastructure upgrades and revised water management plans
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 167 critical suppliers assessed in 2022; 72% coverage
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Third-party supplier due diligence system
- Minimum screening standards for local suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Impacts on water availability
- Changes in rainfall and temperature patterns
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
- Reduced access to finance
- Supply chain challenges
- Reputational risks
Opportunities
- Increased demand for silver and base metals in green technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standard, TCFD reporting framework
Third-party Assurance: Internal review at both on-site and corporate office levels
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 6
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
Company goals aligned with prioritized SDGs to maximize positive impact.
Awards & Recognition
- Blue Certificate from the Peruvian National Water Authority (La Arena and Shahuindo)
- Third-place award in the Environment category from the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala (Escobal)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Water Stewardship
- Tailings Facilities and Waste Management
- Energy and GHG Emissions
- Biodiversity and Land Use
- Mine Closure and Rehabilitation
- Health and Safety
- Relationships with Communities and Indigenous Peoples
- Socio-Economic Contributions
- Security Practices
- Human Capital Development
- Inclusion and Diversity
- Business Ethics
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by over 85,000 t CO2Eq (23% of the 2023 base case)
- Reduced water withdrawn for use by over 170,700 m3 (1% of the 2023 base case)
- Reduced non-recycled/non-reused non-rock waste by over 740 tonnes (7% of the 2023 base case)
- Rehabilitated over 89 hectares across operations
Social Achievements
- Zero fatalities
- LTIF rate of 0.69
- LTIS rate of 40
- No new social disputes
- Resolved 91% of medium and high-risk grievances
- 24.1% of new hires were women
- Retained 92.4% of women employees
- 100% of security employees and contractors trained in human rights
Governance Achievements
- 32.5% of senior management's performance-based compensation tied to ESG metrics
- Trained 1,142 key employees on the Anti-Corruption policy
- Assessed 198 critical suppliers using the due diligence system
- Completed three external TSM verifications
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 2050
- Reduce global scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 30% by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline)
- Achieve zero SEIs in 2024
- Complete 90% of environmental audit corrective actions on time in 2024
- Reduce water use by 108,000 m3 in 2024
- Reduce energy use by 23,000 GJ in 2024
- Reduce GHG emissions by 2,000 t CO2Eq in 2024
- Complete 44 hectares of cover installation at Alamo Dorado in 2024
- Reduce non-recycled/non-reused non-rock waste by 860 t in 2024
- Achieve 55 hectares of revegetation in 2024
- Achieve zero fatalities in 2024
- Maintain LT-HPIF of 0.31 or better in 2024
- Maintain NF-LTIS ratio of 59 or better in 2024
- Minimize incident reoccurrence through CAPA in 2024
- Train at least 1,000 employees on compliance issues in 2024
- Evaluate at least 250 critical suppliers in 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Production shortfalls at La Colorada due to ventilation constraints
- Increased security risks across operating countries
- Greater government regulatory risks
- Water availability in arid climate of El Peñon
- Water quality at Cerro Moro due to natural salinity
- Differences in water balance calculations at Acquired Mines
- Dust from transport trucks on gravel roadways
Mitigation Strategies
- Completed new ventilation shaft at La Colorada (completion of exhaust fan installation expected mid-2024)
- Expanded country-level risk assessment processes to all Acquired Mines
- Developing an enterprise-level risk management system (implementation planned for 2024)
- Adapting to legal and regulatory requirements in Brazil and Chile
- Adopting Pan American Silver methodologies for water balances
- Implementing dust suppression systems and methods
- Engaging with affected communities and local authorities to implement and improve mitigation measures
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 198 new critical suppliers assessed (26% of total)
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme heat
- Extreme precipitation
- Wildfires
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
- Reputational risks
Opportunities
- Increased demand for silver and base metals in green technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Metals & Mining Sustainability Accounting Standard, TCFD
Awards & Recognition
- Nevada Excellence in Mine Reclamation Award (Austin Gold Venture Mine)