Canadian Premium Sand Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023, 2024-01, November 2022)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:0.55 tCO2e/tonne (target)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% (hydroelectric)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.55 tCO2e/tonne (target)
ESG Focus Areas
- Low-carbon manufacturing
- Sustainable supply chain
Environmental Achievements
- Aims for 55% lower CO2e per tonne of glass production compared to China, 30% lower than a hypothetical US-based competitor. Utilizes hydroelectric power and integrates a nearby solar-spec sand resource.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-carbon solar glass
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2024-01
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:0.55 tCO2e per tonne of glass production (30% lower than competitor)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% (hydroelectric)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.55 tCO2e per tonne of glass production
ESG Focus Areas
- Low-carbon manufacturing
- Sustainable supply chain
Environmental Achievements
- 30% lower carbon intensity than a hypothetical US-based competitor (Scope 1 & 2 Analysis + Logistics Emissions)
- Utilizing hydroelectric power
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Vertically integrated supply of high-purity solar spec sand
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
The project contributes to these goals through low-carbon manufacturing, sustainable resource utilization, and support for the growth of the North American solar industry.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-carbon solar glass
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: November 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:0.40 tonnes of CO2e per tonne of glass production (Scope 1 & 2 Analysis + Logistics Emissions)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% (using renewable hydroelectricity)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.40 tCO2e/tonne of glass
ESG Focus Areas
- Low-carbon manufacturing
- Community impact
- Sustainable development
Environmental Achievements
- Utilizing renewable hydroelectricity to reduce net carbon footprint per unit of glass production
- Using environmentally responsible natural resource management and rehabilitation techniques
- Utilizing recycled water in the manufacturing process along with waste heat recovery
- Expected to be >50% lower in carbon intensity relative to current Asian supply
Social Achievements
- Participation agreements with Hollow Water First Nation and Community of Seymourville
- Local employment opportunities for nearby communities
- 600+ jobs during construction phase, 300 jobs for glass manufacturing operations, and 30 jobs related to the sand extraction site
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
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