Climate Change Data

Pan American Silver Corp.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2011

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:16.9 million tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:16 million tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:0.9 million tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:308.7 million tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:20% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:179,000 TJ/year (direct)
Water Consumption:420.6 billion liters/year (withdrawn)
Waste Generated:686,000 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

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

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 20% biodiesel in biofuel blend by 2015 (Brazil).
Short-term Goals:
  • 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

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

  • 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

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Long-term Goals:
  • Continue to build on the foundations of sustainable development.
Medium-term Goals:
  • 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.
Short-term Goals:
  • 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

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

  • 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

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase annual silver production from 25 million ounces to more than 30 million ounces by 2020.
Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Total Carbon Emissions:450,603 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:308,504 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:142,099 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:668,098 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:44% (of purchased electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:2,151,241 MWh/year
Water Consumption:86.72 million m3/year
Waste Generated:8,987 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.013 tonnes CO2eq/tonne ore processed (company-wide)

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

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve TSM A levels at all operations (by 2022 for Tahoe acquired sites)
  • Implement the TCFD recommendations
  • Strengthen relationships with ESG investors
Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Total Carbon Emissions:402,054 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:294,799 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:107,255 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:716,253 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:4%
Total Energy Consumption:6,659,225 GJ/year
Water Consumption:14,924,143 m3/year
Waste Generated:14,206 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.015 tonnes CO2-eq/tonne ore processed (2021)

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

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030, based on 2019 baseline emissions
Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Total Carbon Emissions:351,267 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:274,133 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:77,133 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:768,897 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:7% of total energy consumption
Total Energy Consumption:6,170,126 GJ/year
Water Consumption:15,994,069 m3/year
Waste Generated:13,205 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.009 tonne CO2-eq/tonne ore processed (2022)

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

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions by at least 30% by 2030 from 2019 baseline
Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Carbon Intensity:0.010 t CO2Eq/tonne of ore processed (0.007 t CO2Eq/tonne excluding Acquired Mines)

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

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce global scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 30% by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline)
Short-term Goals:
  • 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)