- High global carbon footprint of EV batteries due to the current geographically dispersed supply chain.
- Transitioning to the new IFRS sustainability reporting standards.
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 113.43 tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 88.79 tCO2e; Scope 2: 9.04 tCO2e; Scope 3: 15.60 tCO2e. 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
113.43 tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
4.2K m3
2023
Waste
3.45 tons
2023
Energy Use
1.3K GJ
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). | 88.79 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.04 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.60 tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 113.43 tCO2e |
| 2021-09 to 2022-08 | 37.33 tCO2e/year |
| 2019-09 to 2020-08 | 29.52 tonnes CO2e |
| 2017-09 to 2018-08 | 103.39 tonnes CO2e |
| 2016-09-01 to 2017-08-31 | 105.1 tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Partnership with Metso to implement a less polluting lithium hydroxide (LiOH) processing method, eliminating sulfuric acid and reducing air emissions.
- Water consumption of 4236.37 cubic meters (m3) at corporate office and Kenora site.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net carbon neutral by 2040 or sooner
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental ProtectionIndigenous ReconciliationEconomic GrowthWorkforce DevelopmentCommunity RelationsGovernanceResponsible Mining Practices