Almost two-thirds ( 63 %) of mining and metals investors stated that they would consider disinvesting or refraining from investing in mining firms that do not meet their decarbonisation objectives or fail to engage in enough decarbonisation efforts .
Source : Accenture ' s Global Institutional Investor Study of ESG in Mining , 2022
In terms of addressing the challenge in mining , there are a range of technologies now available that can contribute to this , as explained by McGill : “ Digital twin solutions for real-time emission monitoring , for example , can help companies improve monitoring transparency across organisations and maintain compliance under ever-changing emission rules . It ’ s a capability that , in turn , has the potential to enable mining companies to support and promote more environmental and sustainable mining ,”
The effective utilisation and application of data in mining is critical for achieving ESG goals , enabling companies to measure progress , identify areas for improvement , build trust with stakeholders , and manage risks .
“ From generating power on microgrids and ‘ self-supply ’ at the plant level to being able to understand when and where breakdowns will occur , improving efficiency , reducing waste , and increasing reliability , technology allows us to gain insights into the aspects of our daily operations that have historically been
28 May 2023