Net Zero Mining
Decarbonising mining for a cleaner future
In response to global shifts and market demands, Stantec developed Net Zero Mining—a holistic service offering that helps mining companies meet their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) obligations. Mines need to be ready for the increase in raw materials for the energy transition. We help you on your path to net zero emissions by finding ways to reduce energy consumption and replace current production with cleaner sources of energy.
Even though the movement to net zero is still in its infancy, we’ve already applied our knowledge and experience on projects that reduce emissions and improve a mining company's carbon footprint. We can help you with things like greenhouse gas inventories and audits, energy efficiency value engineering, greenhouse gas reduction road map development, and climate risk and resiliency assessments.
We have the right experience and people to help you replace energy sources at your mine site, whether you need large-scale renewable energy infrastructure planning or design and project management for solar, wind, pumped storage, microgrids, or battery energy storage systems.
READY: The world’s critical minerals for the energy transition
Mines produce the raw materials and critical minerals needed for the energy transition. Our team supports the responsible extraction of all types of critical minerals including copper, lithium, high purity alumina, nickel, vanadium, and rare earth elements. We provide a full-service offering from mine planning, development, and extraction to processing, handling, and transportation of your critical minerals, all while meeting environmental, social, and governance requirements. Read MoreREDUCE: A mining company’s carbon footprint
To support the energy transition, the demand for minerals and metals is increasing. That also translates to increased carbon emissions. We help quantify and report greenhouse gas emissions and removals associated with the operation of large-scale mines. Our team can complete carbon and energy audits—collecting data related to electricity and diesel consumption, raw materials use, travel, and commuting. After analysing each input, our specialists can recommend actionable steps to lower your greenhouse gas emissions.REPLACE: Transitioning your power sources to greener alternatives
What is energy transition all about? Most people think about switching from conventional sources of energy towards renewables like wind and solar—but that’s just part of it. The energy transition is a shift in how we produce and consume energy. It’s changing the nature of what infrastructure can do, mitigating our environmental impact, and unlocking potential for a more resilient and sustainable way of life. Read MoreREMOVE: Carbon from the atmosphere
We assist with carbon capture technologies, carbon sinks, or sequestration. Natural resource-based industries can utilise land for storing carbon. For example, establishing native vegetation on marginal agricultural land can help achieve carbon-emission reduction goals through plant biomass and soil carbon. Remote sensing—via planes, drones, and satellites—offers a quicker, less costly way to count the benefits of carbon sequestration. Read MoreOur People
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Carl Kopke
Regional Director, Energy & Resources (Australia)
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Mark Cordell
Market Leader—Dams and Hydropower, Australia
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Daniel Martinez
Senior Project Manager
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Natasha Banning
Group Lead, Rehabilitation, Closure and Geoscience
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David Jasper
Environmental Science Technical Leader
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Peter Tapsell
Senior Principal Environmental Scientist / Team Lead, Mining Approvals
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Rafal Piwonski
Market Leader – Renewables, Civil Project Technical Lead
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Mark Richter
Client Development & Portfolio Manager
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Mark Halligan
Business Leader, Energy & Resources (East)
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Damien Demunck
Team Leader, Sustainability and Environmental Management/Practice Leader
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Komal Pujara
Senior Environmental / Sustainability Consultant
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Dr. Fiona Taukulis
Business Leader, Environment WA
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Bikram Singh
Business Leader, Energy & Resources WA
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