- Continuing war between Ukraine and Russia and the conflict between Israel and Hamas affected the supply and delivery of fuel, increasing operational costs
- Lower ore grades and mineable ore reserves
- Unstable Forex rate - Philippine Peso versus US dollar
- Unabated illegal intrusion by small-scale miners
- High-grading/pilferage of high-grade ore
- Uncontrolled entry of hazardous substance/explosives in the underground by illegal miners
- Water quality from gold processing may be affected
- Unstable supply of electricity and unscheduled power interruption
- Delays in the delivery of imported supplies and materials/equipment parts
- Sub-standard quality of supplies and materials
Benguet Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Benguet Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.5K Tonnes CO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 537 Tonnes CO2e (2023); Scope 2: 1.5K Tonnes CO2e (2023). 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
3.5K Tonnes CO2e (2023)
2023
Water Usage
62.3K Cubic meters (2023)
2023
Waste
392.4K kg (2023)
2023
Energy Use
5.2M kWh (2023)
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). | 537 Tonnes CO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.5K Tonnes CO2e (2023) |
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 | 3.5K Tonnes CO2e (2023) |
| 2022 | 5.0K Tonnes CO2e (2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Scope 1 GHG emission is 30% lower vs. 2022; Scope 2 is 23% lower vs 2022
- BGO GHG emission (Scope 1) is 24% lower in 2023 compared to 2022
- Irisan Lime kiln operation decreased its diesel and bunker fuel consumption resulting in GHG emission Scope 1 & Scope 2 down by 31% & 8% respectively.
- Overall water usage decreased by 55% or 51,347 cu. m.
- Reduction in the utilization of renewable materials by 12% or 49,460.22 kg
- Reduction of non-renewable materials (chemicals) by 21% or 456,045.20 kg
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EconomicEnvironmentalSocialGovernance