- Legacy water contamination from previous mining activities
- Dust abatement on site roads
Perpetua Resources
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Perpetua Resources disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.8K MT CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.7K MT CO2e; Scope 2: 24 MT CO2e. 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
1.8K MT CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
0.1%
of total energy
Water Usage
13.89 thousand cubic meters
2023
Waste
2.7 metric tons
2023
Energy Use
24.8K GJ
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). | 1.7K MT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 24 MT CO2e |
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 | 1.8K MT CO2e |
| 2021 | 245.4 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Continued early cleanup work to proactively address legacy water contamination
- 62,170 kWh solar energy produced on site since 2015 | 4,129 kWh solar in 2023
- 5,463 pounds of material recycled since 2014 | 83 in 2023
- 81,113 TREES planted since 2011 | 16,855 in 2023
- Removal and relocation of 325,000 tons of legacy mine waste away from sensitive waterways
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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