Overview
Our commitment to Sustainability
During this past year, ioneer worked diligently in implementing previously developed environmental and social responsibility plans and strategies to guide our efforts in advancing the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in a manner befitting of our investors, employees, and stakeholders.
2022 ESG Report (Australia)
2022 ESG Report (U.S.)
2023 Sustainability Report
Corporate Governance
Global Energy Transition
Environment
People & Community
Health & Safety
These pillars represent our core tenets which we always consider in directing our business decisions and are the touchstones we rely on to guide our actions into the future.
The Ioneer team understands that modern mineral extraction companies need to be accountable to many entities beyond those who monitor our regulatory requirements, while supporting a broader goal of being in the forefront of providing the materials needed to allow our country to transition to new, renewable sources of energy.
Detailed Sustainability and Community information can be found on the Rhyolite Ridge project website.
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Reporting
We adhere to the GRI Standards, ensuring transparency and accountability in our reporting. Our annual sustainability report provides a comprehensive overview of our performance. Key highlights include:
• Materiality Assessment: We engage stakeholders to identify and prioritize sustainability issues that matter most to our business and communities.
• Metrics and Targets: We track key qualitative performance indicators (KPIs) related to human capital, environment, safety, and more.
• Stakeholder Engagement: We actively involve employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities in shaping our sustainability agenda.
Committed to Global Impact: Joining the UN Global Compact
We’re thrilled to announce that ioneer has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact. By becoming a signatory, we pledge to uphold the ten principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. Our commitment aligns with the UN’s vision for a sustainable and inclusive world. Together, we’ll drive positive change and contribute to a better future.
FY2023 Highlights
1. JOINED TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE MINING
ioneer became the first independent member of Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM).
2. JOINED THE GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE
ioneer joined the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) that enable companies to report their impact on the economy, environment and people.
3. Signatory to thE UN Global Compact
ioneer became a signatory to the UN Global Compact – a platform for businesses to align their strategies and operations with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and human rights principles.
4. Increased ESG Reources
ioneer added an ESG Director and Tribal Liaison resource to the team.
5. Ongoing Tiehm’s Buckwheat Preservation
ioneer completed construction of the Tiehm’s buckwheat Conservation Center.
6. NEPA Regulatory Process
ioneer’s key project, Rhyolite Ridge, advanced into the final stages of the NEPA regulatory process.
FY2024 Priorities
Climate
- Greenhouse Gas Tabletop Audit of Construction Project & Operations: Conduct a comprehensive audit to assess the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the construction project and ongoing operations.
- Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Goals: Explore development ioneer’s GHG reduction targets against the criteria set by the SBTi
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification (Construction and O&M): Assess the potential and feasibility of achieving LEED certification for both the construction project and ongoing operations & maintenance (O&M).
- Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies: Develop comprehensive strategies to adapt to the changing climate, considering factors like extreme weather events, water scarcity, or other climate-related challenges.
- Supply Chain Considerations: Assess the carbon footprint and climate resiliency of ioneer’s proposed supply chain.
Sustainability Strategy
- Review of 3-Year Road Map: Conduct a comprehensive review of ioneer’s 3-year strategic sustainability road map, focusing on the construction phase.
- Review of Targets for Post-Construction: Evaluate the sustainability targets set for the post-construction phase.
- IFRS – ISSB/SASB Adoption in Concordance with GRI: Guide the adoption and integration of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards.
- Materiality Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive materiality assessment to identify and prioritize sustainability issues that are of utmost importance to ioneer and its stakeholders.
- Monitoring and Reporting Framework: Establish a robust framework for monitoring progress against the strategic sustainability plan.
Tiehm’s Buckwheat
- Continue studies to support efforts to ensure its survival
- Revise Plan of Operations to avoid the buckwheat
- Grow seedlings in Ioneer’s greenhouse to support studies and possibly transplant trials