A DRIVING FORCE IN THE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION

The energy revolution is accelerating. For this transition to be sustainable, the world needs ESG-conscious leaders to develop holistic solutions that benefit both communities and the environment.

SUSTAINABILITY IS EMBEDDED IN OUR MINERALOGICAL SIGNATURE

Graphite underpins countless applications for ELECTRIFICATION, RENEWABLE ENERGIES and CLEANTECH. Our business model supports both global decarbonization efforts and our vision of a sustainable future for today’s and tomorrow’s generations.

Mining and processing a limited natural resource like graphite is a privilege that requires a high level of responsibility from our teams and business partners to engage in ethical, environmentally sound, and sustainable practices.

We are committed to creating value at every level. Carbon neutrality is not a goal but a foundation. The same applies to good governance and our partnership with First Nations and local communities.

We are Nouveau Monde Graphite, a driving force in the clean energy transition thanks to our advanced materials extracted and transformed in a sustainable way.

OUR OBJECTIVES

As per our Sustainability Policy, our commitment to sustainable development is based on performance targets and an action plan covering all of NMG’s projects and business units so that ESG best practices are applied before the full roll-out of our Phase-2 commercial activities.

We created our roadmap based on the material issues identified with our stakeholders and in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

A high-performance Nouveau Monde team

RESPONSIBLE FOR EXECUTION OF PHASE 2 (CONSTRUCTION)

Operational excellence

First Nations relations and partnerships

Innovative PRACTICES and Climate Action

RECOGNIZED GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK

A high-performance Nouveau Monde team

» Deploy the OHS culture approach to ensure employee safety and well-being

» Integrate equity, diversity and inclusion into recruitment, retention and team development strategies

» Educate and engage Nouveau Monde team on ESG values, commitments, practices and programs

RESPONSIBLE FOR EXECUTION OF PHASE 2 (CONSTRUCTION)

» Ensure sustainable and inclusive design of commercial facilities

» Promoting responsible sourcing

» Promote business partners' commitment to NMG's vision and practices

» Stimulate innovation and reduction at source to limit construction-related impacts

Operational excellence

» Implementing an integrated management system (ESMS) to improve operational efficiency and ESG compliance

» Ensure compliance with relevant standards and certifications to demonstrate the company's commitment to environmental responsibility, OHS and quality

» Pursue stakeholder engagement and explore opportunities for environmental, social and/or operational improvement of projects

» Integrate responsible sourcing principles into long-term supply agreements

First Nations relations and partnerships

» Formalize agreements with First Nations communities

» Continue and strengthen our first nations training, recruitment and retention initiatives

» Increase participation of First Nations businesses and workforce in business opportunities

» Take into account the knowledge of traditional knowledge holders in environmental and social studies and monitoring, while respecting the protection of certain confidential knowledge

» Continue to raise employee awareness of First Nations realities

Innovative PRACTICES and Climate Action

» Enhancing the environmental and ethical profile of the Company's processes, products and practices

» Ensure no net loss of biodiversity

» Reducing the Company's GHG emissions

» Neutralize unavoidable GHG emissions through a credible and fair offset program

RECOGNIZED GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK

» Enhance management's knowledge of emerging issues and corporate priorities

» Maintain high standards of compliance and business ethics

» Promote transparent, participative and pioneering stewardship of ESG issues
» Deploy the OHS culture approach to ensure employee safety and well-being

» Integrate equity, diversity and inclusion into recruitment, retention and team development strategies

» Educate and engage Nouveau Monde team on ESG values, commitments, practices and programs
» Ensure sustainable and inclusive design of commercial facilities

» Promoting responsible sourcing

» Promote business partners' commitment to NMG's vision and practices

» Stimulate innovation and reduction at source to limit construction-related impacts
» Implementing an integrated management system (ESMS) to improve operational efficiency and ESG compliance

» Ensure compliance with relevant standards and certifications to demonstrate the company's commitment to environmental responsibility, OHS and quality

» Pursue stakeholder engagement and explore opportunities for environmental, social and/or operational improvement of projects

» Integrate responsible sourcing principles into long-term supply agreements
» Formalize agreements with First Nations communities

» Continue and strengthen our first nations training, recruitment and retention initiatives

» Increase participation of First Nations businesses and workforce in business opportunities

» Take into account the knowledge of traditional knowledge holders in environmental and social studies and monitoring, while respecting the protection of certain confidential knowledge

» Continue to raise employee awareness of First Nations realities
» Enhancing the environmental and ethical profile of the Company's processes, products and practices

» Ensure no net loss of biodiversity

» Reducing the Company's GHG emissions

» Neutralize unavoidable GHG emissions through a credible and fair offset program
» Enhance management's knowledge of emerging issues and corporate priorities

» Maintain high standards of compliance and business ethics

» Promote transparent, participative and pioneering stewardship of ESG issues

OUR INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE

By developing a solid enterprise, with sound economic parameters, a supportive shareholder base, and long-term vision, we are positioning NMG as a catalyst for environmental, social, and financial benefits.

Our business model is based on climate opportunities that ensure NMG’s resilience to the risks associated with climate change.

ON OUR WAY TO NET ZERO

Already carbon neutral, we are working toward a transition to Net Zero by 2030, within our established boundaries.

We firmly believe that this approach is essential to protect the environment and provide a sustainable future for generations to come.

TEAM AND COMMUNITIES

Harmonious integration into our environment and partnered development with the community have always been at the heart of our concerns. We aspire to create value for our employees, our communities and Indigenous Peoples.

Working together creates a true path to success.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE

When it comes to developing and operating our projects, our goal is to limit our environmental footprint, maximize the contribution of our products to a low-carbon world, and seek opportunities to foster a circular economy.

From responsible mining to ecotechnologies, we show environmental leadership at every level.

LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY

We put in the time and effort to incorporate ESG best practices into every area of the Company and at every stage of our development to minimize our footprint and maximize our contribution.

BUSINESS ETHICS

Whether with our communities, regulators, or customers, we approach every interaction, meeting, and partnership with the same values of safety, responsibility, openness, integrity and entrepreneurial spirit.

As our company grows, we are implementing policies and practices to strengthen our commitment to transparency, fairness and equality, and outstanding management.

Executive team posing for the camera

Sustainability knows no competition nor boundaries. We are driving collaboration across our sector and beyond, to truly reinvent models of resource extraction and transformation.

TRANSPARENCY

We take responsibility for our current and long-term impact on the people, environment, technology, and economy affected by our activities.

Our ESG approach is based on continuous stakeholder engagement, as well as ongoing monitoring of impacts, risks and opportunities using recognized sustainability and disclosure frameworks.

Our ESG Strategy team is responsible for steering and overseeing this roadmap. It is empowered to engage with all internal departments as well as our communities, First Nations and markets to raise the bar.

We report on our efforts rigorously, diligently and transparently:

  • 2023 ESG Report

  • Climate Action plan 2022-2030+

  • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

  • Reporting our progress to the United Nations Global Compact on Progress

  • Annual and quarterly management reports

  • Various communication platforms and participation in events

IN TUNE WITH OUR ENVIRONMENT

We prioritize open dialogue to guide, enhance and align our climate efforts. This approach instills sensitivity, resilience and ambition in our business strategy to support our long-term climate performance.

Questions and feedback on NMG’s sustainability efforts are most welcomed; you may contact Julie Paquet, our Vice President, Communications & ESG Strategy.