Endeavour Silver Releases 2021 Sustainability Report
May 12 2022 - 6:50AM
Endeavour Silver Corp. (“Endeavour” or the “Company”)
(TSX:
EDR, NYSE: EXK) today published its
2021
Sustainability Report entitled “Bridge to the Future”. The
report details the Company’s commitment to transparently disclose
its targets and performance, while maintaining industry-leading
corporate governance practices, and having a positive environmental
and social impact while generating long-term value for all
stakeholders.
“Despite the challenges of the persisting
COVID-19 pandemic, we are proud of our 2021 performance, surpassing
our key sustainability targets and addressing environmental and
social issues that matter to our stakeholders,” stated Dan Dickson,
CEO of Endeavour Silver. “We recognize that sustainability is
imperative for our long-term success, including financial success.
This year’s report, ‘Bridge to the Future’ speaks to our ongoing
actions to help shape a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow in
which both our business and our stakeholders can prosper.”
The 2021 Sustainability Report and related performance tables
are available on Endeavour’s website.
Additionally, the Company is pleased to share a short
video with CEO, Dan Dickson, as he talks about the past
year’s achievements and future plans. The Endeavour
blog also showcases recent stories of sustainability in
action.
Earlier this year, Endeavour released its
Sustainability Strategy 2022-2024 to further
enhance the Company’s sustainability practices and impacts. Added
Mr. Dickson: “Our three-year Sustainability Strategy charts our
path to economic and social well-being, as we invest into the next
phase of growth for the Company. By setting meaningful targets, we
are confident that we will enhance our sustainability
practices.”
2021 Performance Highlights
(All dollar amounts presented below are in U.S. dollars.)
Increasing Positive Social Impacts for
Our People
- Achieved a 42% reduction in the
Reportable Injury Rate (RIR)
- Provided an average of 44 hours of
training to employees and contractors
- Contributed $302,000 in community
donations to help build resilient and thriving communities
- Launched a company-wide program for
mental health, with 50% of employees participating in mental health
resources including counselling services
Elevating Environmental Stewardship of
Our Planet
- Reduced absolute greenhouse gas
emissions intensity by 12% due to improved operating
efficiencies
- Planted 55,000 trees in
reforestation projects to reclaim disturbed ground
- Recycled 93% of water used in our
operations
- Reduced hazardous waste intensity
by 21%
Leading a Healthy, Long Term
Business
- Developed a 3-year Sustainability
Strategy that sets priorities and targets in three focus area:
people, planet and business
- 100% of our employees completed
training on our Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Spent $165 million on goods and
services, 98.8% of which was from within Mexico.
- Launched the “Endeavour Trust Line”
to give stakeholders an online channel for reporting concerns
https://edrsilver.com/about-endeavour/ethics-hotline/
The 2021 Sustainability Report is prepared in
accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards,
the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework and
the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A Spanish
version of the report will be available online in June 2022.
About Endeavour Silver –
Endeavour Silver is a mid-tier precious metals mining company that
operates two high-grade, underground, silver-gold mines in Mexico.
Endeavour is currently advancing the Terronera mine project towards
a development decision, pending financing and final permits and
exploring its portfolio of exploration and development projects in
Mexico, Chile and the United States to facilitate its goal to
become a premier senior silver producer. Our philosophy of
corporate social integrity creates value for all stakeholders.
SOURCE Endeavour Silver Corp.
Contact Information Trish MoranInterim Head of
Investor RelationsTel: (416) 564-4290Email:
pmoran@edrsilver.comWebsite: www.edrsilver.com
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