- Total Reportable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) increased from 14.1 in FY22 to 16.0 in FY23.
- Cosmos Project faced challenges relating to capital and operating cost escalation, delays in development and challenges to the mine production schedule.
- Increase in IGO’s total Scope 1 and 2 emissions due to the acquisition and consolidation of Forrestania and Cosmos assets.
- Potential for disruption to operations associated with water stress impacts at Greenbushes.
IGO Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-07 to 2023-06 reporting, IGO Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 138.5K t CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 105.4K t CO2e/year; Scope 2: 33.0K t CO2e/year; Scope 3: 262.6K t CO2e/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
138.5K t CO2e/year
2022-07 to 2023-06
Water Usage
2.9K ML/year
2022-07 to 2023-06
Waste
217.8K tons/year
2022-07 to 2023-06
Energy Use
52.2K MWh/year
2022-07 to 2023-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-07 to 2023-06)
| 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). | 105.4K t CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 33.0K t CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 262.6K t CO2e/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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-07 to 2023-06 | 138.5K t CO2e/year |
| 2018 | 117.7K |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Nova Operation ran on 100% renewable power for extended periods during summer and spring months, reducing carbon emissions.
- 153ha of land rehabilitated.
- 57% per month reduction in groundwater extractions at the Nova Operation.
- Zero significant environmental incidents.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 57% per month at Nova Operation.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero emissions at Nova Operation by 2025.
- Achieve 80% renewable power penetration at Cosmos Project.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions across all direct operations by 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change & DecarbonisationTraditional Owner RelationsCommunity Engagement & Regional DevelopmentSafety, Health & Wellbeing of our PeopleOur People, Our CultureEnvironment & Biodiversity ManagementGovernance & Risk Management