Sustainability Report 2023
Contents
FY23 Sustainability Snapshot | 2 |
Chair and Acting CEO Message | 4 |
How we Make a Difference | |
Our Purpose and Strategy | 6 |
Key Operations and Projects | 10 |
Our Sustainable Framework | |
Our Approach to Sustainability | 20 |
Our People | 30 |
Safety, Health and Wellbeing | 38 |
Traditional Owners and Communities | 44 |
Our Response to Climate Change | 52 |
Environment | 72 |
Business Integrity | 82 |
Our Financial Contributions | 92 |
Appendix Documents | 96 |
Forward-Looking Statements
This report includes forward-looking statements regarding future events, conditions, circumstances, and the future performance of IGO.
Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as 'may', 'will', 'expect', 'intend', 'plan', 'estimate', 'anticipate', 'continue' and 'guidance', and may include statements regarding plans, strategies and objectives of management, anticipated production or construction commencement dates and expected costs of production outputs.
Such forecasts, projections and information are not
a guarantee of future performance and involve unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond IGO's control. This may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this Sustainability Report. Relevant factors, including those identified as risk factors, are set out in our 2023 Annual Report.
Forward-looking statements only apply at the date of issue. Except as required by applicable regulations or by law, IGO does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events.
Terminology
In this report, IGO may use the terms Indigenous and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples interchangeably in different contexts. We respectfully acknowledge that preferred terms and language may vary between jurisdictions.
We use the term Traditional Owners to describe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have a continuing connection to the lands on which we work and operate, with rights and interests granted under traditional law and customs.
About this Report
This is IGO's ninth Sustainability Report and presents our sustainability performance for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 (FY23). The report is produced to provide our stakeholders with a transparent account of how we address the most material sustainability issues our Company faced during FY23. It forms part of IGO's annual corporate reporting suite and is best read in conjunction with the IGO 2023 Annual Report, in addition to other IGO communications available online at www.igo.com.au.
The report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards and the GRI Mining and Metals Sector Supplement.
The report addresses those aspects deemed material to IGO and our stakeholders. For details on the approach of this Sustainability Report and a copy of the GRI Content Index, refer to page 105.
The Sustainability Report covers activities currently under exploration and discovery, projects in development, managed operations and joint ventures for IGO and its subsidiary companies. All performance data relates to IGO managed operations only, unless otherwise stated. Additional information about sustainability performance for Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia Pty Ltd can be found online at www.tianqilithium.com.au.
We engaged an independent external assurance organisation, BDO Audit (WA) Pty Limited, to provide the Directors of IGO with assurance on selected subject matter and criteria, as explained in the independent limited assurance engagement letter on page 121.
We value feedback from our stakeholders. Please forward any comments on this report or requests for additional information to contact@igo.com.au.
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Who We Are
IGO Limited is an ASX 100 listed Company focused on creating a better planet for future generations by discovering, developing and delivering products critical to clean energy.
We are a purpose-led organisation with strong, embedded values and a culture of caring for our people and our stakeholders, and believe we are Making a Difference by safely, sustainably and ethically delivering the products our customers need to advance the global transition to decarbonisation.
Through our upstream mining and downstream processing assets, IGO is enabling future-facing technologies, including the electrification of transport, energy storage and renewable energy generation.
IGO's nickel business includes the Nova and Forrestania Operations and the Cosmos Project, all of which are located in Western Australia. Nova and Forrestania are operating underground mining and processing operations, while the Cosmos Project is currently under development.
Our lithium interests are held via our 49% interest in Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia Pty Ltd (TLEA), an incorporated joint venture with Tianqi Lithium Corporation (Tianqi). TLEA owns upstream and downstream lithium assets, including a 51% stake in the Greenbushes Operation and a 100% interest in a downstream processing refinery at Kwinana in Western Australia to produce battery grade lithium hydroxide.
IGO is also focused on discovering the mines of the future and has an enduring commitment to investing in exploration to ensure the world has a sustainable supply of clean energy metals into the future.
Acknowledgement of Country
IGO would like to acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Owner groups whose land we are privileged to work on, and whose input and guidance we seek and value within the operation of our business. We acknowledge the strong, special physical and cultural connections to their ancestral lands.
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FY23
Sustainability
Snapshot
10MW
Expansion of the Nova solar farm and battery installation allowing the Operation to run on 100% renewable power (engines-off) for 8-9 hours per day in spring and summer
Nova
Net Zero
On track to achieve our FY25 net zero target at our Nova Operation
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TRIFR 16.0 | 57% | 88% |
Total Reportable Injury | female representation | of our people said we have |
Frequency Rate disappointingly | on the IGO Board | a work environment that is |
increased from 14.1 in FY22 to | accepting of diverse backgrounds | |
16.0 in FY23 | and ways of thinking |
27% | $793K | $8.3M |
of our overall workforce | corporate giving | total spend on Aboriginal |
is female | contributions in FY23 | owned or management |
businesses in FY23 |
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