Environment in Figures

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The numbers that speak for us

The protection and care of the environment is a measurable commitment for Molynor and in this line we are constantly self-evaluating our performance. In this section you will find sustainability in numbers.

Biodiversity

In the areas near our plant, there are 2 protected areas, which correspond to sheltered areas for the nesting of the Lesser Tern, a critically endangered species. We belong to the Foundation for the Sustainability of the Little Tern, which has as its mission the conservation of this species and of which we are founding partners and part of the Board of Directors.

2.577

hectares of protected areas

1

protected species

Information 2019

Green areas

These are key elements to maintain a good quality of life and promote the well-being of people. At Molynor we are aware of this and that is why in 2019 we expanded the surface of green areas in our plant.

0.075

hectares of green areas in Molynor

Information 2019

Energy: Energy consumption by production and Non-Conventional Renewable Energies

At Molynor we assume the commitment to make a rational and efficient use of energy, without affecting the quality of the product and favoring more environmentally friendly fuels, in order to reduce our impacts. In this challenge, we are guided by the Corporate Energy Policy that regulates our actions and favors the development and implementation of programs aimed at improving processes.

Renewable energy consumption

Molynor

137 GJ

Energy intensity by source and by subsidiary (in GJ)

Power source

Molynor

Diesel

47.354

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

28

Liquefied natural gas (LNG)

-

Total non-renewable fuel

47.381

Energy intensity

Emission source

Molynor

Total consumption (GJ)

114.009

Water consumption / molybdenum production

38,8

Consumption / Production

3.101

Other fuel sources

Electricity

66.627

Heating

-

Total from other fuel sources

66.627

Information 2019

Extraction and consumption

We have a reverse osmosis desalination plant, which allows us to capture the water necessary for its production processes and general services from the sea.

311.903

m3 of seawater extraction

Information 2019

Consumption

En pos de la producción del molibdeno, procuramos realizar un consumo responsable del recurso hídrico con el medio ambiente y con los territorios que nos circundan.

Molynor

Water consumption (m3 / year)

121.727

Molybdenum Production (MMLbMo)

38,8

Water consumption / molybdenum production

3.140

Information 2019

Recirculation

We know that the water resource is valuable, that is why we have water recirculation processes that allow its reuse and the reduction of its consumption, which means less extraction of the resource for our operations.

Other emissions in Kg

Molynor

Volume of recirculated water (m3 / year)

58.170

Percentage of recirculated water

48%

Information 2019

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The only discharge is brine, a product of the reverse osmosis desalination plant. This is monitored and reported to the environmental authorities on a monthly basis.

163.010

m3 / year of seawater discharge

Information 2019

Air

We reaffirm our commitment to apply preventive, control and environmental impact reduction measures. For this, our Environmental Policy, based on current legislation and international standards, guides our actions.

Emissions

We are inspired by the care and protection of the atmosphere, promoting climate change mitigation. Our SO2 emissions are well below what is allowed by our RCA.

Other emissions in Ton

Emissions

Molynor

NOx

5,3

SO2

270

Information 2019

Carbon footprint

To control our impacts, we measure our carbon footprint and constantly seek to improve processes, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Carbon footprint in Ton CO2 eq

Emission source

Molynor

Direct emissions (Scope 1)

-

Consumption of liquefied gas

2.121

Diesel consumption

2.828

Total direct emissions

4.949

Indirect emissions (Scope 2)

-

Generation of electricity

7.236

Total indirect emissions

7.236

Information 2019

Raw material and supplies

For our production processes, the raw material is molybdenite concentrate. In addition, we require various materials, which are used both in the manufacture of the product and in the packaging. Some of them are acid, lime, pallets, plastics, cardboard, bags, metal drums, among others.

Raw material by affiliate in millions of pounds

Molynor

Molybdenite

38,7

Information 2019

Waste Management and Circular Economy

We have worked on new actions that allow us to make liquid and solid industrial waste products with greater added value and reduce the environmental impact as much as possible.

Types of waste in Ton

Molynor

Dangerous residues

75

Non-hazardous waste

824

Total

899

Waste by disposal method in Ton

Molynor

Final disposal and authorized fillings

884

Recovery

-

Treatment

-

Reuse

-

Recycling

15

Composting

-

Energy recovery

-

Secondary raw material

-

Total

899

Information 2019

Secondary raw material

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