- Increased diesel consumption by 32% from FY23 (Kayelekera)
- Increased GHG emissions by 13% from FY23 (Kayelekera)
- Two medically treated injuries (MTI) reported at Kayelekera, increasing TRIFR
- Increase in malaria cases due to new contractors at Kayelekera
- Uncertainty in markets (transition risk)
- Increased pricing GHG emissions (transition risk)
- Development of competing technology (transition risk)
- Heavy rainfall (physical risk)
- Uncertainty of extreme events (physical risk)
- Heat stress (physical risk)
Lotus Resources Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-07 to 2024-06 reporting, Lotus Resources Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.2K tCO2e/year (Kayelekera) + 129 tCO2e/year (Letlhakane). By scope: Scope 1: 1.2K tCO2e/year (Kayelekera) + 129 tCO2e/year (Letlhakane); Scope 2: 0 tCO2e/year (Kayelekera) + 21 tCO2e/year (Letlhakane). 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
1.2K tCO2e/year (Kayelekera) + 129 tCO2e/year (Letlhakane)
2023-07 to 2024-06
Water Usage
323.8K m3/year (Kayelekera)
2023-07 to 2024-06
Waste
320 tons/year (Kayelekera) + 165 tons/year (Letlhakane)
2023-07 to 2024-06
Energy Use
16.5K GJ/year (Kayelekera) + 1815 GJ/year (Letlhakane)
2023-07 to 2024-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-07 to 2024-06)
| 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). | 1.2K tCO2e/year (Kayelekera) + 129 tCO2e/year (Letlhakane) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e/year (Kayelekera) + 21 tCO2e/year (Letlhakane) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Zero uncontrolled water discharges
- Zero TSF or WRD incidents
- Zero waste non-compliance incidents
- 1,870 seedlings planted in Kayelekera rehabilitation program
- 6,000 seedlings donated to the community
- Rehabilitated 0.91 ha at Kayelekera
- Rehabilitated 0.5 ha at Letlhakane
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve significant CO2 emission reductions through Hybrid Power Strategy at Kayelekera
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversityGovernanceCommunity RelationsHealth and SafetyWater ManagementWaste ManagementBiodiversityAnti-bribery and Anti-corruptionHuman RightsEconomic PerformanceCybersecuritySupply Chain