- Water scarcity and depletion of aquifers
- Disruption of fragile ecosystems
- Loss of livelihoods and cultural disruptions for indigenous communities
- Potential negative impacts on local populations from security personnel
Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 34.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 28.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 5.3K tCO2e/year. 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
34.2K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
53% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
2.6K ML/year
2023
Waste
1.4K tons/year (Cauchari-Olaroz) + 46.60 tons/year (Pastos Grandes)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 28.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.3K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Commencement of Operations at the Caucharí-Olaroz Project in June 2023
- Development of a comprehensive data collection and reporting process which included the creation of an inventory of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions
- Continued work to record and identify new species, following the identification of +400 species
- 70,524.50 GJ of renewable energy purchased, constituting 53% of the total electric energy consumption
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- GHG emissions mitigation: Monitor and report energy usage and GHG emissions throughout all project phases and establish a mitigation strategy once reaching full production on-site
- Energy efficiency: Identify and implement energy efficiency opportunities, including expanding renewable energy sources, aiming for complete reliance on solar energy
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy and emissionsWater and effluentBiodiversityWaste and hazardous materialsTalent attractionHealth and SafetyLocal communities (including Indigenous Peoples)Human RightsDiversity, Equity and InclusionEthics and integrity: social donationsRegulatory compliance