1、SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022 Emma Archer PhotographyTable of Contents1 Sustainability Journey22 Message from the CEO3 About Us5 Our Priority ESG TopicsAbout the Report4 6 Environment6.1 Climate Change6.2 Circularity and Waste6.3 Life on Land6.4 Water Stewardship239ESG Performance Summary 7Social7.1 Hu
2、man Rights7.2 Diversity,Equity&Inclusion7.3 Employee Attraction,Retention&Development7.4 Health&Safety7.5 Respect and Engagement of Local Communities andIndigenous People 8Governance8.1 Ethics,Compliance,and Transparency8.2 Sustainable Supply Chain03050709101233391Sustainability JourneyJune:Electra,
3、formerly First Cobalt Corp,joins the Cobalt InstituteOctober:Electra releases Life Cycle Assessment report for its Canadian refinery which affirms its low carbon footprintFebruary:Electra begins study of black mass material from recycled batteries as a feed source to recover cobalt,nickel,and other
4、battery materialsDecember:Electra announces that its recycling facility will have a 100%hydrometallurgical process and low carbon power sources,resulting in nearly zero greenhouse gas(GHG)emissionsEnvironmental,social,and governance(ESG)considerations are embedded in Electra Battery Materials(“Elect
5、ra”)principles and business practices.In 2022,we made considerable progress in our journey to establish a solid foundation for a sustainable production and a robust supply chain in North America.Alongside the advances for the development of the battery materials park in Ontario,Canada,and the explor
6、ation work at our copper-cobalt mining asset in Idaho,USA,we kicked-off an ambitious ESG agenda and met important milestones,including the appointment of our Vice President,Sustainability and Low Carbon.Our first Sustainability report is in line with our commitment to transparency and accountability