- Mining accessibility during rainy season
- High-carbon pocket impacting gold production at Syama
- Higher costs associated with planned pit cutback at Mako
- Diminishing oxide reserves at Syama
- Increased frequency of rainstorms and rises in average daily temperatures impacting operations
- Human Rights exposures
Resolute Mining Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Resolute Mining Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 326.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 212.7K tCO2e (Syama); 114144 tCO2e (Mako); Scope 2: 26 tCO2e (Syama); 17 tCO2e (Mako); Scope 3: 150.9K tCO2e (Syama); 105800 tCO2e (Mako). 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
326.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
1.5M m3 (Syama); 2125000 m3 (Mako)
2023
Energy Use
250.9K MWh (Syama)
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). | 212.7K tCO2e (Syama); 114144 tCO2e (Mako) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 26 tCO2e (Syama); 17 tCO2e (Mako) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 150.9K tCO2e (Syama); 105800 tCO2e (Mako) |
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 | 326.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 150.4K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 964263 tCO2e (Scope 3 in 2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Zero significant environmental incidents
- Maintained ISO 14001 certification
- Improved waste management initiatives at both mines
- Supporting initiatives towards Biodiversity Net Gain
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve supplier due diligence process
- Establish a systematic risk-based monitoring plan for suppliers
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Net-Zero emissions by 2050
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net-Zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity and InclusionResponsible Gold MiningCommunity EngagementHealth and SafetyEnvironmental ManagementGovernance