Climate Change
Climate Change
Climate Change

Achieving the “Carbon Peak” and “Carbon Neutrality” goal and stepping into the “renewable energy and advanced materials” business have become important components of the Company’s development strategy for the next decade. We support the Paris Agreement and the Chinese government’s National Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation and strive to improve the resilience of our operations and communities to climate change.

Our Goals
  • Reach carbon peak by 2029 and reach carbon neutrality (Net-zero emission) by 2059
    Reach carbon peak by 2029 and reach carbon neutrality (Net-zero emission) by 2059
    Reach carbon peak by 2029 and reach carbon neutrality (Net-zero emission) by 2059
  • Using 2020 as benchmark, reduce GHG emissions per unit of industrial added value by 20% in 2030.
    Using 2020 as benchmark, reduce GHG emissions per unit of industrial added value by 20% in 2030.
    Using 2020 as benchmark, reduce GHG emissions per unit of industrial added value by 20% in 2030.
  • Increase renewable energy use to 25% by 2030
    Increase renewable energy use to 25% by 2030
    Increase renewable energy use to 25% by 2030
Our Performance in 2021
  • Total greenhouse gas emissions 7.26 million tCO₂e
    7.26 million
    Total greenhouse gas emissions 7.26 million tCO₂e
  • Greenhouse gas emissions intensity 32.25 tCO₂e /RMB million, down 9.5% year-on-year
    9.5%
    Greenhouse gas emissions intensity 32.25 tCO₂e /RMB million, down 9.5% year-on-year
  • Electricity generated by clean energy137 million kWh
    137 million
    Electricity generated by clean energy137 million kWh
  • Renewable energy ratio is 2.3%
    2.3%
    Renewable energy ratio is 2.3%
Governance & Policy
Based on our ESG governance structure, we have brought climate issues up to the Board level and formed a top-down management structure. The Board is responsible for formulating climate change related strategies, policies, and mechanisms and supervising their implementation, while the responsibility of the ESG Management Committee is to coordinate the implementation of climate change-related initiatives and regularly approve and supervise targets and plans. The departments at the headquarters, as well as the subsidiaries, are responsible for implementing climate change-related plans and providing regular feedback to the ESG Management Committee.
Climate-related Risks Identification
Climate-related risks and opportunities drive our continuous efforts in the related areas. The risks we have identified include:
  • Environmental and safety incidents caused by extreme weather and the impact on our production operations.
  • The difficulty and high cost of using electricity due to inadequate power facilities in some areas
  • The additional costs of carbon tax which may be imposed on the Company

Therefore, improvements in energy conservation and emissions reduction will bring us more market, reputation, investment, and financing opportunities.

Energy Consumption Management

Clean production management system and green procurement policy: the purchase of equipment and facilities with high energy consumption and serious pollution is prohibited. We modify, replace, or remove our high energy consumption production equipment and facilities after counting and clearing.


Energy consumption monitoring: We have established an energy consumption data platform, on which we can monitor and manage energy consumption information on a daily basis. Once abnormal data is alarmed, we can notify and take measures on operation sites in a timely manner, reducing abnormal energy loss.


Inspection and supervision: through the on-site supervision and plate management of energy conservation and emission reduction, we have promoted the initiative and standardisation of ownership enterprises in terms of energy conservation and emission reduction. We also provide advanced experience for ownership enterprises to exchange and share.


Internal energy reviews and audits: our energy management system is regularly audited and certified according to ISO 50001 requirements

Process Optimisation

Adopt low-energy and intensive production processes: promote biohydrometallurgy and technique for grinding-energy consumption reduction in mines.


Adopt energy-saving equipment and technique: promote the use of large-scale mining and beneficiation equipment and the use of LED light source in operation and office; adopt advanced high-efficiency energy-saving motor and frequency conversion equipment; strengthen power factor management and promote other energy saving measures and technologies .


Increase re-use of residual heat, residual gas, and residual pressure to raise energy efficiency.

Energy Transformation
Carry out transition from "oil" to "electricity" to reduce the fossil energy ratio. Develop renewable energy such as photovoltaic power, wind power and hydropower to increase the renewable energy ratio.
Natural Carbon Sink
Rehabilitate mining waste storage sites and carry out greening at production areas to increase natural carbon sinks
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