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Endeavour Silver Corp
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Close 2024-05-15 C$ 4.78
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Endeavour Silver releases 2023 sustainability report

2024-05-16 10:33 ET - News Release

Mr. Dan Dickson reports

ENDEAVOUR SILVER HIGHLIGHTS PROGRESS ON ITS THREE-YEAR SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY IN 2023 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Endeavour Silver Corp. has made further progress executing its 2022 to 2024 sustainability strategy, as outlined in the company's 2023 sustainability report, released today.

Entitled "Transformation in Motion," the report provides insights into Endeavour's sustainability performance and approach over 2023, including second-year progress highlights against the strategy.

"Since launching our 2022 to 2024 sustainability strategy two years ago, we have completed many significant initiatives and achieved key targets," stated Dan Dickson, chief executive officer of Endeavour. "In 2023, we transformed more commitments into meaningful impact across our sites and surrounding areas. With the ongoing construction of our flagship mine, Terronera, we're on the doorstep of a transformation that will bring us closer to becoming a premier silver producer -- and our sustainability initiatives have helped set us up for this exciting future."

Endeavour's 2022 to 2024 sustainability strategy is centred around three pillars:

  • People -- increasing positive social impacts for people in the workplace and in the communities where Endeavour operates.
  • Planet -- elevating the company's environmental stewardship to reduce negative impacts, protect ecosystems and support environmental sustainability.
  • Business -- operating a trusted, well-performing business by further strengthening the critical foundations that create long-term organizational sustainability.

The actions Endeavour took in 2023, and achievements made, include the following (all dollar amounts presented below are in U.S. dollars):

People:

  • Continued implementing safety procedures aligned to ISO 45001, the global standard for reducing occupational injuries and diseases, and recorded a 1.03 reportable injury rate;
  • Provided an average of 31 training hours per employee and contractor;
  • Made upgrades to the company's mining on-site facilities, including employee accommodations, food services and enjoyment areas, to create more comfortable experiences for its people;
  • Nearly doubled Endeavour's community investments to $854,620 which supported initiatives such as road improvement projects, the building of a new community water well and the delivery of skill-training workshops for local residents;
  • Marked the seventh anniversary of the company's scholarship program, with 142 scholarships awarded in 2023 -- and 855 since 2017 -- to enhance access to education for local students;
  • Awarded the Socially Responsible Company distinction by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy.

Planet:

  • Released the company's first climate report aligned to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, entitled "Our Climate Journey," and undertook research to inform the development of a long-term climate action plan;
  • Calculated scope 3 emissions for the first time, for Endeavour's two producing mines;
  • Recycled 89 per cent of water used in the company's operations, beating its target and minimizing its use of freshwater;
  • Diverted 78 per cent of the company's overall waste from landfills;
  • Continued working with an external consultant to align Endeavour's current practices with the new global industry standard on tailings management;
  • Planted 58,580 trees through the company's reforestation program to restore land disturbed by mining activity.

Business:

  • Surpassed 30-per-cent representation of women on the board, achieving Endeavour's 2024 target;
  • Developed anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financial protocol to formalize and strengthen the controls governing the company's relationships with third parties;
  • 100 per cent of Endeavour's employees completed business conduct and ethics training;
  • Created a new human rights training course for Endeavour's security personal;
  • 97 per cent of the company's procurement was from local and national suppliers in Mexico;
  • Launched supplier standards of conduct to integrate enhanced ESG (environmental, social, governance) criteria into the company's supplier due diligence processes.

The 2023 sustainability report and related performance tables are available on Endeavour's website.

The report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework, as well as with reference to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A Spanish version of the report will be available on-line during Q3 2024.

About Endeavour Silver Corp.

Endeavour is a mid-tier precious metals company with a strong commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices. With operations in Mexico and the development of the new cornerstone mine in Jalisco state, the company aims to contribute positively to the mining industry and the communities in which it operates. In addition, Endeavour has a portfolio of exploration projects in Mexico, Chile and the United States to facilitate its goal to become a premier senior silver producer.

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