Aeris Resources Limited has released its Sustainability Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2026, detailing its approach to measuring and reporting on Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions. The report outlines the company’s commitment to adhering to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 (NGER Determination).
Material Actions and Disclosures
Aeris has uplifted its NGER-derived emissions to include additional Scope 1 sources such as land clearing emissions, explosives use, and waste disposed to landfill. These emissions are calculated using methodologies and emission factors prescribed by the NGER Determination and the Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM).
The company’s Scope 1 emissions for FY26 totalled 54,426 tCO2-e, while Scope 2 emissions amounted to 88,112 tCO2-e. These figures are disclosed on a location-based basis, consistent with the NGER Determination.
Aeris also reported on its energy consumption, noting an increase in FY26 due to the Murrawombie open pit and mining at depth. The company’s energy intensity, however, decreased slightly to 0.61 GJ/t.
Forward Commitments
Aeris has not set quantitative greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets at the date of this report. The company aims to develop its Action Plan to operationalise its approach to managing climate-related risks and capturing opportunities. This plan will evolve to articulate management actions across four key areas: physical risk resilience, transition risk management, market opportunity, and financial planning integration.
The company’s strategy and business model will adapt under two climate scenarios: High Physical Risk and Orderly Transition. Under these scenarios, Aeris will respond through continued site-level water management planning, fire management protocols, and climate-resilient infrastructure design.
Management responsibilities for climate-related initiatives are delegated to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who is supported by the Executive Team. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risks, while the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) integrates climate-related matters into financial reporting processes.
The Sustainability Committee and Audit and Risk Committee jointly reviewed and updated the Aeris Risk Framework, including the Risk Appetite Statement, Risk Policy, Risk Standard, and Risk Procedure.
This report has been reviewed and assured by PricewaterhouseCoopers, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the climate-related disclosures against the relevant requirements of AASB S2.