“We work closely with local communities to promote long-term positive relationships and sustainable economies.

Early in 2022, the Board approved a corporate target to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030, based on our 2019 baseline emissions.”

Gillian Winckler, Chair of the Board


“In 2021, our ratings by the major ESG rating agencies improved across the board compared with prior years.

I would also like to thank our employees and contractors across the organization for their commitment and resilience during another year challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Michael Steinmann, CEO


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Management Approach to ESG

We operate ethically and apply sustainable business practices throughout the mining lifecycle with the objective of creating value for our Communities of Interest (COIs).

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Human Rights

At Pan American Silver, respect for human rights has guided our relationships with our COIs, especially local communities, throughout our history of operating in the Americas.

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Policies & Commitments

Pan American Silver has adopted policies, standards, and guidelines that articulate the way our directors, officers and employees are expected to behave and guide our business.

2021 Highlights

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0
Significant Environmental Incidents
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1242545
hours of safety training in 2021
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$
11200000
in community investments
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11
%
GHG emission reduction compared to 2021 base case
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100
%
of employees and contractors received training on the first module of our “Building Respect Together” Program
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85
net positive hectares achieved of rehabilitated or restored land
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10
%
Reduction in water use compared to 2021 base case
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37.5
%
Of our Board members are women, including our Board Chair

Our Commitment to the UN SDGs

In 2021, we have aligned the objectives of eight prioritized SDGs with our 2022 Sustainability Goals, which will drive our performance and maximize positive impact in these areas.

Here you’ll find a few of these SDG highlights. To see all of our commitments to the UN SDGs, please click the link below.

Goal:

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Mining can contribute to SDG3 by championing occupational health and safety, offering and encouraging preventative care, mitigating the spread of disease, and increasing mental health awareness in our COI communities.

Learn more about how we’re working on SDG3 on our UN Sustainable Development Goals page.

Goal:

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

As a historically male-dominated industry, mining can contribute to this SDG by offering equal opportunities for women and practising gender inclusion across the business and project life cycle.

Learn more about how we’re working on SDG5 on our UN Sustainable Development Goals page.

Goal:

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Through improving energy efficiency and incorporating renewable energy, the mining industry can make a significant contribution to SDG7.

Learn more about how we’re working on SDG7 on our UN Sustainable Development Goals page.

Goal:

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

The mining industry can contribute to SDG8 by providing well-paid direct and indirect jobs. In particular, mining can contribute to the economic outcomes of local communities by supporting and procuring from local suppliers.

Learn more about how we’re working on SDG8 on our UN Sustainable Development Goals page.

Goal:

Target urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Mining companies can contribute to SDG13 by reducing emissions, building climate change resilience, and recognizing climate change in planning and investment.

Learn more about how we’re working on SDG13 on our UN Sustainable Development Goals page.