Climate change issue a web of complexities: OMA

摘要

Participants in the Ontario Mining Association's Climate Change Workshop came to grips with the complexities of this environmental issue on Jan. 15. The goal of the workshop was to provide some information on the current political and regulatory realities surrounding climate change and how they could impact mining operations in the province. Mining companies in Ontario spend more than 500 million dollars on energy annually and 95 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions from the mining sector are derived from energy use. Speakers at the workshop included David Clarry from the consulting engineering firm Hatch, who provided a "Climate Change 101" course, and Steve Quigley, a principal with Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, who spoke about the global regulatory context and implications for Ontario's membership in the Western Climate Initiative. Paul Stothart, vice-president economic affairs at the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), provided information on the "Towards Sustainable Mining" program, while Bruce Dudley with the Delphi Group offered insights into developing corporate sustainability strategies and led a facilitated discussion on next steps for the OMA.