- Supply of water from reservoirs during the dry season at Gold Ridge Mine
- Extreme weather events such as tropical cyclones and floods, as well as sea level rises and seawater intrusion at Gold Ridge Mine
- Policy and regulatory risks related to carbon neutrality goals in China and the Solomon Islands
Wanguo International Mining Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Wanguo International Mining Group Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 30.6K tCO2e (Xinzhuang) + 52825 tCO2e (Gold Ridge). By scope: Scope 1: 1.0K tCO2e (Xinzhuang) + 28131 tCO2e (Gold Ridge); Scope 2: 29.6K tCO2e (Xinzhuang) + 24694 tCO2e (Gold Ridge). 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
30.6K tCO2e (Xinzhuang) + 52825 tCO2e (Gold Ridge)
2023
Water Usage
4.9M m³ (Xinzhuang) + 2954189 m³ (Gold Ridge)
2023
Waste
665.1K tons (Xinzhuang) + 1126146 tons (Gold Ridge)
2023
Energy Use
55.4M kWh (Xinzhuang) + 141020192 kWh (Gold Ridge)
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). | 1.0K tCO2e (Xinzhuang) + 28131 tCO2e (Gold Ridge) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 29.6K tCO2e (Xinzhuang) + 24694 tCO2e (Gold Ridge) |
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 | 30.6K tCO2e (Xinzhuang) + 52825 tCO2e (Gold Ridge) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed the re-greening of 1.5 hectares of the Xinzhuang Mine area and tailing ponds
- About 88.2% of Xinzhuang mine’s water is recycled
- Replaced wet cyclone dust collector with a bag filter dust collector to improve dust removal and reduce waste gas emissions
- Established a water treatment system for the treatment of heavy metals at Xinzhuang Mine
- Adopted a new tailings dry stacking process at Xinzhuang Mine, recycling 80% of backwater and recovering 80% of sand
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental protectionSocial responsibilityCorporate governanceEnergy and resource utilizationPollutant discharge managementTailings pond managementEnvironment and natural resource managementCoping with climate changeOccupational health and safetyEmployee training and developmentCommunity investmentSupply chain managementProduct responsibilityIntellectual property protection and technological innovationAnti-corruption