PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)
Reporting Period: 2024
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
- Climate Change
- Sustainability
- Governance
- Social License to Operate
- Responsible Mining
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (mentioned as a government target and company aspiration)
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Market misalignment due to short-term global economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks.
- High non-production related expectations on the mining sector.
- Misunderstanding of the mining industry by many stakeholders.
- Price volatility associated with critical minerals markets.
- Environmental concerns (land degradation, water pollution).
- Social license to operate challenges (community opposition).
- Health and safety risks.
- Scrutiny for role in climate change (especially coal).
- Lack of transparency and accountability.
- Softening Chinese demand for commodities.
- Weaker Australian dollar.
- Elevated operational costs related to services.
- Geopolitical instability impacting shipping costs.
Mitigation Strategies
- Improved communication and transparency.
- Stronger partnerships with customers (downstream processors and OEMs).
- Long-term support from governments.
- End customers willing to pay a green premium.
- Community engagement and addressing concerns.
- International cooperation.
- Optimising supply chains and exploring cost-effective logistics solutions.
- Diversification across export markets.
- Investment in innovation to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.
- Strategic alignment of mining company strategies, financial markets, governments, partnerships, and customers.
- Developing mining project clusters to achieve economies of scale.
- Implementing the Safeguard Mechanism.
- Investing in decarbonisation initiatives (e.g., fleet electrification, biofuels).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
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
- Not disclosed