Table of Content


Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Study Goals and Objectives
1.2 Reasons for Doing this Study
1.3 Scope of Report
1.4 Intended Audience
1.5 Information Sources
1.6 Analyst’s Credentials

Chapter 2 Mining Industry Overview
2.1 Overview
Chapter 3 ESG for the Mining Industry
3.1 Overview
3.2 Increasing Adoption of ESG
3.2.1 Top-Line Growth
3.2.2 Cost Savings
3.2.3 Reduced Legal and Regulatory Interventions
3.2.4 Increased Employee Productivity
3.2.5 Asset and Investment Optimization
Chapter 4 ESG Trends in the Mining Market
4.1 Trends in the Mining Sector
4.1.1 Trends in Law, Policy and Openness
4.1.2 Mining Market Trends
4.1.3 Trends in Mining Technology
4.1.4 Trends in People and Communities
Chapter 5 Mining and Environmental Risks
5.1 Technological Progress in Mining
5.1.1 Mining Operational Efficiency
5.1.2 Energy Savings in Mining
5.1.3 Use of Renewable Energy
5.1.4 Mining and Waste Reduction
Chapter 6 Mining Industry and Society
6.1 Social License to Operate
6.2 Zero Human Harm
6.3 Technology is Driving Fundamental Change
6.4 Socioeconomic Spin-offs
Chapter 7 Mining Industry and Governance
7.1 Changing Institutional Culture
7.2 Mining and Corruption
7.3 Relationship with Local Authorities
Chapter 8 ESG Reporting and Ratings
8.1 ESG Rating and How to Read It
8.2 ESG Materiality Map for Mining Companies
8.2.1 How to Read the ESG Materiality Map
8.3 ESG Case Study
Chapter 9 Steps toward ESG Sustainability
9.1 Critical Steps for Integrating ESG
9.1.1 Future Outlook for Mining Industry
9.1.2 Conclusion
Chapter 10 Appendix: Acronyms



List of Figures


Figure 1 : Commodities Prices Forecast to Drop YOY in 2023
Figure 2 : Demand for Battery Metals to Outpace Supply Starting in 2024
Figure 3 : ESG Adoption Levels Across All Industries, 2021-2022
Figure 4 : ESG Adoption Levels Across All Industries, by Region, 2021-2022
Figure 5 : Five Critical ESG Propositions
Figure 6 : ESG Through the Mine Value Chain
Figure 7 : ESG Factors for Mining Companies
Figure 8 : Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Figure 9 : Steps in ESG
Figure 10 : Steps to Understanding ESG Ratings
Figure 11 : View of Typical ESG Material Aspects Across the Mining Value Chain
Figure 12 : ESG Materiality Map for Mining Companies
Figure 13 : ESG Implementation pointers

List of Tables

 

Table 1 : Analysis of the Top 40 Mining Companies, 2021
Table 2 : Aggregated Results of the Top 40 Mining Companies, 2011-2020
Table 3 : ESG Standards
Table 4 : ESG Practices for Evaluating Mining Companies and Mine Sites
Table 5 : ESG Environmental Parameters for Mining Companies
Table 6 : Environment Indicators and Credit Impact
Table 7 : ESG Social Parameters for Mining Companies
Table 8 : Social Indicators and Credit Impact
Table 9 : ESG Governance Parameters for Mining Companies
Table 10 : Governance Indicators and Credit Impact
Table 11 : Key GHG Emissions Targets for Selected Mining and Metals Companies
Table 12 : Acronyms Used in this Report