Integrated Report 2021
Exxaro Resources limited
Environmental, social and governance report 2021
For the year ended 31 December 2021
Exxaro is committed to reporting transparently to our stakeholders to build relationships underpinned by trust. In line with this, we strive to continuously advance our reporting to meet the information needs of our stakeholders. This year, we began reporting under SASB's coal standard. We recognise that there are areas where our disclosure needs to be bolstered. We also recognise the opportunity to improve, and noted disclosure will be enhanced in the future suite of reports.
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| GHG emissions | EM-CO-110a.1 | Gross global scope 1 emissions, percentage covered under emissions-limiting regulations |
2021 ESG report, climate change section. Please note:
No emissions are covered under emissions limiting regulations. |
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| EM-CO-110a.2 | Discussion of long-term and short-term strategy or plan to manage scope 1 emissions, emissions reduction targets, and an analysis of performance against those targets |
2021 ESG report, climate change section. |
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| Water management | EM-CO-140a.1 | (1) Total fresh water withdrawn (2) Percentage recycled (3) Percentage in regions with high or extremely high baseline water stress |
2021 ESG report, water security management section. Please note that Exxaro reports in terms of ML not m3. The disclosure in this regard will be enhanced in the future suite of reports. |
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| EM-CO-140a.2 | Number of incidents of non-compliance associated with water quality permits, standards and regulations |
No incidents of non-compliance associated with water quality permits, standards and regulations. |
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| Waste management | EM-CO-150a.2 | Total weight of non-mineral waste generated |
Total weight of non-mineral waste generated is not disclosed. While the non-mineral waste (scrap metal, used oil and waste tyres) is recorded for internal purposes, the disclosure in this regard will be enhanced in the future suite of reports. |
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| EM-CO-150a.3 | Total weight of tailings produced |
Total weight of tailings produced is not disclosed. The disclosure in this regard will be enhanced in the future suite of reports. |
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| EM-CO-150a.4 | Total weight of waste rock generated |
Total weight of waste rock generated is not disclosed. The disclosure in this regard will be enhanced in the future suite of reports. |
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| EM-CO-150a.5 | Total weight of hazardous waste generated |
2021 ESG report, waste management section. |
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| EM-CO-150a.6 | Total weight of hazardous waste recycled |
Total weight of hazardous waste recycled is not disclosed. The disclosure in this regard will be enhanced in the future suite of reports. |
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| EM-CO-150a.7 | Number of significant incidents associated with hazardous waste management |
2021 ESG report, waste management section. There were no environmental fines and penalties issued for waste. |
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| EM-CO-150a.8 | Description of waste management policies and procedures for active and inactive operations |
2021 ESG report, waste management section. Please note that this has been identified as an area of improvement going forward and the updated environmental policy will support this improvement process. |
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| Biodiversity impacts | EM-CO-160a.1 | Description of environmental management policies and practices for active sites |
2021 ESG report, biodiversity section. Please note that we continue to enhance our disclosure and will look at how to enhance this section going forward. |
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| EM-CO-160a.2 | Percentage of mine sites where acid rock drainage is: (1) Predicted to occur (2) Actively mitigated (3) Under treatment or remediation |
Not applicable to Exxaro. |
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| EM-CO-160a.3 | Percentage of (1) proved and (2) probable reserves in or near sites with protected conservation status or endangered species habitat |
Not applicable to Exxaro. |
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| Rights of indigenous peoples | EM-CO-210a.1 | Percentage of (1) proved and (2) probable reserves in or near indigenous land |
Exxaro does not have any proven and probable Reserves in or near areas considered to be indigenous peoples' land. |
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| EM-CO-210a.2 | Discussion of engagement processes and due diligence practices with respect to the management of indigenous rights |
Our process for managing cultural heritage sites begins with the identification of the project and areas for disturbance as well as a review of existing laws, ownership and possible cultural heritage impacts. This information is shared with key stakeholders and an assessment of the environmental impacts and cultural heritage impacts is conducted. Any areas to be disturbed must first go through an internal review and approval process. Once mining has concluded, a post-mining survey is conducted. |
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| Community relations | EM-CO-210b.1 | Discussion of process to manage risks and opportunities associated with community rights and interests |
2021 ESG report, communities section. Please note that we continue to enhance our disclosure and will look at how to enhance this section going forward. |
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| EM-CO-210b.2 | Number and duration of non-technical delays |
During 2021, there was one work stoppage at Matla for one day, with only one shift affected. This was swiftly resolved in a respectful manner through constructive engagement. |
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| Labour relations | EM-CO-310a.1 | Percentage of active workforce covered under collective bargaining agreements, broken down by US and foreign employees |
Not applicable to Exxaro. |
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| EM-CO-310a.2 | Number and duration of strikes or lockdowns |
There were strikes and lockdowns during 2021. During 2021, there was one work stoppage at Matla for one day, with one shift affected. This was swiftly resolved in a respectful manner through constructive engagement. |
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Workforce health and safety |
EM-CO-320a.1 |
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We will review all disclosure going forward as part of our reporting improvements project. |
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EM-CO-320a.2 |
Discussion of management of accident and safety risks and long-term health and safety risks |
2021 ESG report, safety performance and management, and health and wellness sections. In line with Exxaro's commitment to zero harm, this is an area of ongoing improvement and disclosures will be aligned to TCFD going forward. |
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Reserves valuation and capital expenditures |
EM-CO-420a.1 |
Sensitivity of Coal Reserve levels to future price projection scenarios that account for a price on carbon emissions |
Exxaro aligns with the recommendations of TCFD. Exxaro has not performed this analysis; however, it discloses in alignment with the recommendations of TCFD with scenario analysis disclosed in the 2020 CCRS, page 12 and 13. In addition, the disclosure in this regard will be enhanced in the future suite of reports. |
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EM-CO-420a.2 |
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions embedded in proven Coal Reserves |
Exxaro aligns with the recommendations of TCFD. In addition, the disclosure in this regard will be enhanced in the future suite of reports. |
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EM-CO-420a.3 |
Discussion of how price and demand for coal and/or climate regulation influence the capital expenditure strategy for exploration, acquisition and development of assets |
Exxaro aligns with the recommendations of TCFD. As part of the company's ERM system, management discusses the potential impact of price, demand and any regulatory changes on our business. The disclosure in this regard will be enhanced in the future suite of reports. |
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Tailings storage facilities management |
EM-CO-540a.1 |
Tailings storage facility inventory table:
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2021 ESG report, tailings storage facilities section. The disclosure in this regard will be enhanced in the future suite of reports. |
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EM-CO-540a.2 |
Summary of tailings management systems and governance structure used to monitor and maintain the stability of tailings storage facilities |
2021 ESG report, tailings storage facilities section. The disclosure in this regard will be enhanced in the future suite of reports. |
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EM-CO-540a.3 |
Approach to development of emergency preparedness and response plans for tailings storage facilities |
2021 ESG report, tailings storage facilities section. The disclosure in this regard will be enhanced in the future suite of reports. |
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