Botala Energy Ltd
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
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
- Renewable Energy
- Climate Change (Net Zero ambition)
- Environmental Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
Environmental Achievements
- Established environmental and OHS Board policies for exploration activities; primary goal is to prevent unnecessary environmental impact and reinstate disturbed sites.
- Commissioned Loci Environmental (Pty) Ltd to secure environmental approvals for the Serowe CBM Project, including a pipeline corridor to energy hubs and the Leupane Industrial Park.
Social Achievements
- Negotiated with the Ngwato Trust for acquisition of land for the Leupane Energy Hub and Industrial Park.
- Working on establishing the Leupane Energy Hub and Industrial Park, aiming to meet Botswana's electricity demand and export energy.
Governance Achievements
- Appointment of an additional independent director, Peter Grant, to broaden the Board’s skill set and increase independence.
- Resignation of director Kris Martinick to ensure sufficient board independence.
- Corporate Governance disclosure available on company website.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become a dependable energy producer in Botswana with ambition to be net zero carbon emissions.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve commercial flowrate from Serowe-3 well pilot production cluster (January 2023).
- Award of necessary environmental approvals (first half of 2023).
Short-term Goals:
- Demonstrate commercially viable gas flows from the Serowe CBM Project.
- Further increase certified CBM resources.
Environmental Challenges
- Covid-19 related constraints impacting exploration and project development.
- Need to demonstrate commercially viable gas flows from the Serowe CBM Project.
- Securing necessary environmental approvals for commercial production.
Mitigation Strategies
- Spent ~$2.9 million on exploration and project development despite Covid-19 constraints.
- Appointed a contractor to drill exploration wells and work over the Serowe-3 well for flow testing.
- Targeting January 2023 to drill a 4-well pilot production cluster.
- Engaged Loci Environmental for EIA studies and approvals.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy development and net-zero ambition.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Solar/gas hybrid electricity generation
- Hydrogen production and distribution
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed