- Construction delays resulted in postponing the installation of the new water treatment system and non-compliance with specific permit conditions
- Increased number of workers on site from multiple contractors presented new health and safety challenges
Ascot Resources Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Ascot Resources Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.3K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 9.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 34 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
9.3K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
7.9% (indirectly, via BC grid)
of total energy
Water Usage
2.38 million m3/year (effluent discharged)
2023
Waste
1.8K tons/year (non-mineral)
2023
Energy Use
135.3K GJ/year
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). | 9.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 34 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed construction of the new water treatment plant (partially commissioned in Q1 2024)
- Completed construction of the tailings storage facility (TSF) in early 2024
- Relocated thousands of Western Toad tadpoles to a more suitable habitat
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve environmental performance with fewer environmental incidents in 2024
- Meet all permit-required discharge water quality thresholds
- Zero fatalities, zero Lost Time Injuries, and improve year-over-year Medical Time Incident Frequency rate in 2024
- Increase the number of training hours and breadth of emergency response training courses
📅 Medium-term
- Continue to track Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions and prepare for potential reporting under Provincial and Federal frameworks if emissions exceed 10,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent
- Progress plans and initiatives for emissions reduction projects and strategies throughout the mine life at PGP and RMP
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health and SafetyEnvironmental StewardshipCommunity RelationsIndigenous RelationsGovernance