- Lost Time Incident record broken at New Luika
- Inconsistent voltage from national grid at New Luika limiting renewable energy use
- Water access challenges in some communities
- Artisanal and small-scale mining on prospecting licenses
Shanta Gold Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Shanta Gold Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 44.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 36.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 8.0K 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
44.7K tCO2e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
2% (New Luika)
of total energy
Water Usage
489.0K m3/year (New Luika)
2022
Waste
1.9M tonnes/year (New Luika waste rock)
2022
Energy Use
602.4K GJ/year
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). | 36.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.0K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 44.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 41.8K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Zero major environmental incidents in 2022
- 90% tailings water recycled at New Luika
- Zero water discharge at New Luika
- 22% of New Luika Gold Mine power requirements met by solar and grid power
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve gender diversity (13% female representation in 2023, 15% by 2025)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve TCFD alignment
- Develop Scope 3 emissions methodology
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions target (details to be developed in 2023)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyOccupational healthWellbeing and developmentEquality, diversity and inclusionLabour relationsClimate change and energy useWater stewardshipTailings managementWaste managementMine closureAir quality and weatherBiodiversityFinancial ContributionLocal businessLocal engagementLocal investment and developmentSustainability governanceBusiness ethicsTransparency and accountabilityHuman rights