- Increase in the number of new cases of lead in blood (91 new cases in 2017 vs 57 in 2016), largely attributed to contractor-employees conducting turnaround activities at the Port Pirie and Hobart smelters.
- Two hydrogen explosions in the purification stage of the zinc production process at the Budel smelter, causing significant damage to plant installations and production outages.
- 2017 emissions from the Port Pirie smelters did not meet expectations and were marked by several emission events contributing lead-bearing dust to the local community.
- Increase in freshwater withdrawals (11.1 million m3 in 2017 compared to 10.5 million m3 in 2016), primarily driven by the restart of mining operations at Mid Tennessee Mines.
- Increase in Notifiable Non-Compliance incidents from 35 in 2016 to 50 in 2017, many involving exceedance of effluent discharge limits.
Nyrstar Sales & Marketing AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2017 reporting, Nyrstar Sales & Marketing AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.78 million tonnes of CO2. By scope: Scope 1: 0.50 Mt CO2; Scope 2: 1.28 Mt CO2. 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
1.78 million tonnes of CO2
2017
Water Usage
11.1 million m3
2017
Waste
1.2M tonnes
2017
Energy Use
22.4 PJ
2017
📊 Emissions by Scope (2017)
| 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). | 0.50 Mt CO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.28 Mt CO2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.78 million tonnes of CO2 |
| 2014 | 2.38 million tonnes of CO2-e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Commissioning of the Port Pirie Redevelopment Project, expected to deliver step-change reductions in Nyrstar’s environmental footprint; reducing emissions of lead and sulphur dioxide to atmosphere, cutting water use and improving carbon and energy efficiency.
- Reduction in emissions of metal to air by approximately 2% relative to 2016. Reduction in emissions of sulphur dioxide by around 2%.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceSocial ResponsibilityEnvironmental Stewardship