- Potential interruption of rail services due to flooding, forest fires, and extreme heat
- Risk of flooding at the mine site
- Potential impact of a storm or flood at the port
Champion Iron Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Champion Iron Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 126.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 125.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.2K 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
126.8K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
56%
of total energy
Water Usage
16.42 Mm3/year
2023
Waste
8.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
3.7K TJ/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). | 125.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2K 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 | 126.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 97.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 83.9K tonnes of CO2e/year |
| 2020 | 56.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 65.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions per tonne of iron ore concentrate produced declined by 8.7% year-over-year
- Increased recycled water consumption, including 99% of water reused at Bloom Lake
- Mapped the value chain emissions and established a Scope 3 assessment methodology
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption; Achieve 90% or above reused/recycled water
- Achieve above 'A' ratings and 100% compliance with the Mining Association of Canada's tailings management
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity at Bloom Lake by 40% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Become carbon neutral by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceCommunity RelationsIndigenous RelationsHealth and SafetyEnvironmental Stewardship