Climate Change Data

Western Copper and Gold Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

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

  • Not disclosed

Social Achievements

  • On October 1, 2021, Shena Shaw was appointed as the Vice President, Environmental and Community Affairs of the Company.
  • November 24, 2020, the Company announced that the Yukon Government and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation had reached an agreement to upgrade three bridges along the Freegold Road, which will benefit access to the Casino Project.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

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

Environmental Challenges

  • Risks Associated with Joint Venture Agreements
  • Risks Relating to Statutory and Regulatory Compliance
  • Environmental Laws and Regulations That May Increase Costs and Restrict Operations
  • Costs of Land Reclamation
  • Assets in Remote Locations Increase Operational Risk
  • First Nations
  • Climate Change
  • Increased Costs and Compliance Risks as a Result of Being a Public Company
  • Materially Adverse U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences for U.S. Shareholders
  • Capital Costs
  • Funding Risk
  • Increased Levels of Volatility; Rapid Destabilization of Global Economic Conditions
  • Business Disruption Risks
Mitigation Strategies
  • The Company maintains insurance within ranges of coverage that it believes to be consistent with industry practice for companies at a similar stage of development.
  • The Company is not currently covered by any form of environmental liability insurance.
  • The Company continues to monitor the situation and the impact the virus may have on the Casino Project.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • changes in rainfall rates or patterns, reduced process water availability, higher temperatures and extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: NI 43-101

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed