PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2003-10 to 2005-05, 2020, 2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2003-10 to 2005-05
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
Environmental Achievements
- PAWDS easily meets IMO MARPOL requirements for the destruction of solid waste. Air emission testing results were clearly below IMO/MARPOL requirements.
Social Achievements
- Successful training of Carnival Cruise Lines personnel to operate and maintain the PAWDS system.
- System operated and maintained solely by Carnival Cruise Line personnel by July 2004.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Incorporate energy recovery into the system.
- Increase PAWDS capability to treat wastes such as sludge oil.
- Reduce system operating costs.
Environmental Challenges
- Milling high amperage and overheating problems due to inadequate mill blade replacement procedures and insufficient spare parts.
- Premature failures of the air plasma torch due to contamination of oil and dirt in the compressed air supply.
- Internal shipboard procedures resulted in waste being off-loaded instead of being transferred to the PAWDS.
- Inability of PAWDS to effectively process hard plastic waste.
Mitigation Strategies
- Refined maintenance procedures and provided information to the ship's crew.
- Purchased recommended spare parts.
- Installed an air filter, a dryer, and an oil trap to rectify compressed air quality issues.
- Purchased an additional spare torch.
- Implemented Mill modifications to successfully process hard plastics.
- Implemented process control improvements to the Screw Feeder and Mill temperature control.
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: IMO MARPOL
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Bodycote Material Testing of Sainte-Foy, Quebec
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- PAWDS
Awards & Recognition
- 2002 Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Successfully completed a 900kW plasma torch project with RISE Energy Technology Center AB, demonstrating the ability to replace fossil fuel burners with plasma torches in iron ore pelletization, significantly reducing GHG emissions.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- 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
- Significant market opportunity in reducing GHG emissions in various industries.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
PyroGenesis' plasma torch technology contributes to these goals by reducing GHG emissions in the iron ore pelletization industry.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Plasma torches
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction
- Sustainable solutions
Environmental Achievements
- Record revenues of $31,068,350, an increase of 75% from $17,775,029 year-over-year, driven by GHG reduction technologies.
- Milestone new market entry sales, including for the destruction of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Social Achievements
- 23% increase year-over-year in Headcount
- Acquisition of AirScience Technologies and its subsequent re-launch as Pyro Green-Gas.
Governance Achievements
- Repurchased and cancelled $4.2M of the Company’s common shares.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Negative impact of COVID-19 and other external factors on workforce and supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Various mitigation measures to effectively deal with challenges related to COVID-19 and other external factors.
- Expecting greater improvements as the impact of COVID-19 and other external factors continues to recede after Q2 2022.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
PyroGenesis' technologies contribute to these goals through GHG emissions reduction and sustainable solutions.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- PUREVAP™
- DROSRITE™
- Plasma torches for waste destruction
- Metal powders for 3D printing
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonization
- Resource Efficiency
Environmental Achievements
- DROSRITE™ systems achieve up to 98% aluminum recovery from dross, a 20% higher rate than rotary salt furnaces, with 50% lower operating costs, lower carbon footprint, and lower energy consumption.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Rising global demand for aluminum
- Pressing need for decarbonization in the aluminum industry
- Surging energy prices
- Supply chain disruptions
- Geopolitical volatility (e.g., war in Ukraine)
- Increased aluminum prices
Mitigation Strategies
- Development and commercialization of DROSRITE™ dross recovery systems to increase aluminum output while reducing emissions and costs.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes related to carbon emissions
- Shifting market demand towards green aluminum
Opportunities
- Increased demand for low-carbon aluminum
- Development of energy-efficient technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
DROSRITE™ system contributes to these goals by improving resource efficiency, reducing emissions, and promoting sustainable industrial practices.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- DROSRITE™ dross recovery system
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed