Batchfire is a dynamic, industry-leading transitional energy company which has sustainability at the heart of our business.
Batchfire is a dynamic, industry-leading transitional energy company which has sustainability at the heart of our business.
We will always conduct our operations in ethical, legal and responsible ways which demonstrate respect and care for our employees, communities and the environment.
We are committed to responsibly developing the Callide Basin’s mineral resources while respecting and safeguarding the land on which we work. We will play our role in the journey to address climate change and achieving the global goal of Net Zero emissions by 2050.
That’s why we established a dedicated ESG & Development Team to work directly with our Board, identifying opportunities to further reduce our emissions and continually improve all aspects of Batchfire’s approach to ESG issues.
Our Board is responsible for the management of our organisation and carries out its duties with integrity, transparency and accountability.
We apply multiple policies from our Board through the broader business leadership and all personnel. These policies and procedures address the application of respect, diversity, inclusiveness, accountability, privacy, risk management, training, talent development and recognition.
The sustainability initiatives we have already committed to form part of a road map guiding Batchfire’s growth beyond a pure energy coal operation towards our own business target of Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.
ESG PolicyHow we are reducing emissions
We recognise the risks facing the environment and the role we can play in reducing these risks. We promote a culture of environmental compliance within our organisation and we remain committed to reducing our environmental and carbon footprint.
The coal that Batchfire produces for the domestic and export market is the lowest fugitive emission energy coal mined anywhere in Queensland, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in power generation within Australia and overseas.
We have implemented technology-based carbon efficiency measures across the Callide Mine to improve the performance of our diesel-powered mining fleet.
Reducing fuel consumption by actively tracking our mining fleet with MaxMine
Introducing new, more fuel-efficient trucks and excavators to replace older machines
Using battery and solar panel systems to power communications hubs and other stationary facilities
Introducing a range of sustainable post mining land uses for our site’s rehabilitated areas is a primary consideration in the development of our Progressive Rehabilitation and Mine Closure Plan (PRCP).
Our PRCP strategy combines innovative and traditional land uses to deliver the environmental and social outcomes that consider the local Callide Valley’s future and stakeholders when our operations come to an end.
Sustainable grazing partnerships in association with sustainable farming partners for beef production
Native forestry plantation for carbon offsets
Soil reconditioning for carbon sequestration
Contouring rehabilitated land to maximise solar farm efficiency
Our sustainability initiatives
As the freehold and leasehold land holder of some 16,000 hectares across the Callide Rangelands area over the Callide Basin, we are conscious of our responsibility to grow and further improve our sustainable land management practices.
Batchfire is renewing the Mount Murchison Nature Refuge Agreement, continuing our commitment to the preservation of our region’s diverse flora and fauna.
We are partnering with our local Traditional Owners, the Gaangalu Nation People, to consider a range of beneficial and sustainable land uses:
Environmental offsets
Carbon offsets in forestry
Seasonal cold burns
Fencing to protect wildlife habitats
To enable Batchfire’s long-term strategy of transitioning to renewable energy generation while responsibly developing mineral resources, our ESG & Development Team is investigating a range of projects to assess their suitability.
Remote solar units
Commercial battery storage
Pumped hydro
Fixed solar farm
Wind farm
Methane gas from land fill
Batchfire has activated an Offset Management Strategy and Species Management Plan to minimise and manage the environmental footprint of our operations, establishing our requirements for monitoring, reporting and implementation.
We also regularly report on the condition of groundwater monitoring bores within our site.
Batchfire and safety
The safety of our site, our employees and everyone connected to Batchfire is Batchfire’s primary consideration at all times.
We believe that it is possible to prevent all workplace accidents, incidents and injuries – this is the goal that we strive for.
Safety is a daily, ongoing priority for us that is integrated into Batchfire’s operations through health and safety policies that are the responsibility of everyone within our business.
Examples of safety practices at the Callide Mine include visitor induction requirements, random drug testing and procedures around the use of mobile phones and other electronic devices.
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