Electra Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report, Committing to Net-Zero Greenhouse Emissions by 2050
“2022 was marked by considerable progress on a number of ESG fronts,” said
“We will build on these milestones as we complete the commissioning of our cobalt sulfate refinery and our black mass recycling trial program over the coming months and begin commercial production in 2023. Key to our success will be to leverage our low-carbon hydrometallurgical production facilities and establish Electra as an ESG leader within the electric vehicle battery supply chain in North America.”
Highlights of Electra’s ESG Progress in 2022
- Developed an ESG Framework outlining the Company’s priorities and commitments, including pledging to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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Signed a benefits agreement with the Métis Nation of
Ontario . - Launched a whistleblower channel, allowing all of Electra’s stakeholders to alert the Company of a potential misconduct in a confidential manner.
- Adopted a zero-tolerance policy against human rights abuses in compliance with the Responsible Mining Initiative Standards.
- Achieved zero lost-time incidents at the refinery complex during the commissioning and construction phases.
- With the launch of its 2022 Sustainability Report, Electra set the foundation for the Company’s ESG disclosures, including greenhouse emissions, water stewardship, diversity, equity, and inclusion, governance, and social performance.
“Making use of leading ESG frameworks, such as the
Electra’s inaugural Sustainability Report can be found on the Company’s website, https://electrabmc.com/esg.
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Electra is a processor of low-carbon, ethically-sourced battery materials. Currently commissioning North America’s only cobalt sulfate refinery, Electra is executing a multipronged strategy focused on onshoring the electric vehicle supply chain. Keys to its strategy are integrating black mass recycling and nickel sulfate production at Electra’s refinery located north of
Neither the
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