- Early stages of ESG journey as primarily an exploration and development company
- Limited data availability due to exploration focus
Liberty Gold
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Liberty Gold disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 837 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 775 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 59 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 39.1 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
837 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
5.1% (68% of total grid electrical consumption)
of total energy
Water Usage
16.4K m3/year (withdrawn) 2455 m3/year (consumed)
2023
Energy Use
11.6K 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). | 775 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 59 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 39.1 tCO2e/year |
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 | 837 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2022 | 1.6K tCO2e |
| 2021 | 2.6K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 GHG emissions to 775 tCO2e in 2023 from 1498 tCO2e in 2022
- Acquired acreage for potential sage-grouse habitat mitigation
- Continued collecting meteorological baseline and ambient air quality data
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Formalize energy use management and tracking
- Formalize water use management and tracking
- Apply for biodiversity-focused project grants
📅 Medium-term
- Embed ESG strategy into corporate communication and investor relations activities
- Evaluate and include ESG components as part of the Black Pine Mine design and permitting
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance