- Operational challenges in 2022.
- Climate change risks including extreme weather events impacting infrastructure and access.
- Increased GHG emissions at Kiena due to operational ramp-up.
- Increased waste generation at both sites due to increased activity.
- Need for a new tailings facility at Eagle River.
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 20.1K tCO2e/year (Company-wide). By scope: Scope 1: 18.4K tCO2e/year (Company-wide); Scope 2: 1.7K tCO2e/year (Company-wide). 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
20.1K tCO2e/year (Company-wide)
2022
Water Usage
1.1M m3/year (Eagle River) 374948 m3/year (Kiena)
2022
Waste
2.9K metric tonnes/year (Eagle River industrial waste) 1438 metric tonnes/year (Kiena industrial waste)
2022
Energy Use
664.3K GJ/year (Company-wide)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 18.4K tCO2e/year (Company-wide) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.7K tCO2e/year (Company-wide) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Improved environmental performance over 2021, largely driven by more education and training on incident management and response.
- Conducted climate risk assessments at both operations.
- Planned work on the Tailings Management Area (TMA) at Kiena was 90% complete.
- Québec Mining Association awarded Wesdome the 2022 Environmental Distinction Award for the quality of work performed on the TMA.
- Updated the Energy Management Plan at Eagle River and launched energy-optimization projects.
- First stage of a dam raise completed at Eagle River TMA.
- Completed GHG inventory assessments and built emissions-forecast models at both sites.
- Zero significant environmental incidents at Eagle River and Kiena.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop a Company-wide incident investigation standard by 2024.
- Develop a Tailings & Water Management Policy by 2023.
- Complete a formal gap analysis against the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management by 2023.
- Hire a Corporate Director of Tailings & Water Management by 2023.
- Form an Independent Tailings Review Board by 2023.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Corporate GovernanceWaste and Hazardous Materials ManagementTailings ManagementGHG Emissions and Climate ChangeWater and Effluent ManagementAir Quality ManagementEnergy ManagementHealth and SafetyLand Use and BiodiversityIndigenous RelationsCommunity RelationsWorkforce Management