- Procurement challenges for sulphuric acid used in ISR process.
- Issues related to availability of adequate construction services, leading to delays in expansion projects.
- Potential challenges in procuring sufficient drilling services to meet Ramp-up production targets.
- Geopolitical situation causing transportation risks in the region, impacting product delivery timing.
Cameco Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
Water Usage
600.0K m3 (current); 700000 m3 (projected)
2024
Energy Use
55.0K MWh (current); 70000 MWh (projected)
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 310.1K tonnes CO₂e (operational control) |
| 2021 | 273.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 203.4K tonnes of CO2e (equity share) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Environmental management system certified to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001; quality management system certified to ISO 9001.
- BTP at MPP anticipated to be completed by end of 2024 to mitigate waste exceedances.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete BTP at MPP by end of 2024.
- Complete process expansion project by 2026.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase production to 10.4 million pounds U3O8 per year.
🔭 Long-term
- Maintain production until mid-2045 (current RUC term).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance