- Managing potential impacts of operations on ecosystems
- Addressing climate change and reducing carbon footprint
- Ensuring responsible water management
- Maintaining compliance with cultural heritage laws
- Attracting, developing and retaining employees
Capricorn Metals Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-07 to 2024-06 reporting, Capricorn Metals Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 92.5K t CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 92.5K t CO2e; Scope 2: 13 t CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
92.5K t CO2e
2023-07 to 2024-06
Water Usage
3.3K Ml
2023-07 to 2024-06
Waste
18 tonnes (cardboard prevented from landfill)
2023-07 to 2024-06
Energy Use
1.9M GJ
2023-07 to 2024-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-07 to 2024-06)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 92.5K t CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 13 t CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 to 2024-06 | 92.5K t CO2e |
| 2022-07 to 2023-06 | 79.7K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Zero environmental incidents in FY24
- Updated comprehensive water operating strategy at KGP
- 13 cultural heritage surveys completed with Traditional Owners
- Cardboard recycling initiative prevented 18 tonnes of waste from landfill
- Reduced disposable paper cups and cutlery use at KGP
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Rehabilitation of two sections of waste dumps at KGP
- Continue GDV assessments
- Completion of KGP Expansion Study
- Continue work with regulatory bodies to advance environmental approvals at MGGP
- Build on mental health and wellness support program
📅 Medium-term
- Completion of KGP Expansion Study (potential to reduce emissions and energy from fossil fuels)
- Continuation of MGGP power generation study (potential to reduce dependence on fossil fuels)
- Develop a Diversity and Inclusion survey module
- Develop specific diversity training and awareness programs
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health, Safety & WellbeingEconomic PerformanceBusiness Ethics & GovernancePeople – Attraction & RetentionBiodiversity & Environmental ApprovalsClimate Change & EmissionsCultural HeritageCompliance & RegulationDiversity & Equal OpportunityWaste Management & RecyclingLocal CommunityTailings Closure Preparedness