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Pan American Silver Corp
Symbol PAAS
Shares Issued 364,439,114
Close 2023-05-31 C$ 20.69
Market Cap C$ 7,540,245,269
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Pan American Silver releases 2022 sustainability report

2023-05-31 17:34 ET - News Release

Mr. Brent Bergeron reports

PAN AMERICAN SILVER RELEASES 2022 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Pan American Silver Corp. today released its 2022 sustainability report describing Pan American's approach and performance in the areas of environment, social and governance (ESG) in 2022. The report also includes the company's 2023 goals for ESG performance. A Spanish version of the report will be released shortly.

Highlights of Pan American's 2022 ESG performance include:

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 19 per cent compared with the 2022 base case (1);

  • Reduced water use by 14 per cent compared with the 2022 base case (1);

  • Secured renewable energy supply at both operations in Mexico;

  • Invested $14.7-million in local communities;

  • In addition, Pan American spent approximately $1.4-billion on wages, supplies, services and taxes, benefiting the national, regional and local economies where its operations are located;

  • Launched "Future PAAS," a one-year professional internship program designed to attract and develop young talent for careers at Pan American.

(1) The 2022 base case was the company's projected 2022 water use, energy use, GHG emissions and waste generation, as calculated using life-of-mine plans adjusted for annual production guidance.

The report has been prepared in accordance with the global reporting initiative (GRI) standards, including the GRI mining and metals sector disclosures, and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standard. The report also takes into consideration the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework.

The acquisition of Yamana Gold Inc., which was completed on March 31, 2023, will allow Pan American to leverage the best sustainability practices of both companies and to enhance the development of long-term ESG goals. The 2022 report focuses on the assets that the company owned in 2022 and excludes reporting on any of the assets acquired from Yamana. The 2023 sustainability report, which will be issued in 2024, will incorporate information on the assets from the Yamana acquisition.

The 2022 report marks the 13th annual sustainability report published by Pan American.

S&P Global ranks Pan American in the top 10 per cent

Pan American's ESG performance in 2022 was recognized by S&P Global, which placed Pan American in the top 10 per cent in the metals and mining industry in 2022, and included Pan American in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2023. This yearbook aims to distinguish individual companies, within their industries, that have demonstrated strengths in corporate sustainability. The company's improvements in ESG were also noted by Sustainalytics and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS).

ESG investor conference call -- save the date

Pan American is planning to host its annual ESG call on Sept. 28, 2023. Further details will be provided closer to the date.

About Pan American Silver Corp.

Pan American Silver is a leading producer of precious metals in the Americas, operating silver and gold mines in Canada, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile and Brazil. It also owns the Escobal mine in Guatemala that is currently not operating. It has been operating in the Americas for nearly three decades, earning an industry-leading reputation for sustainability performance, operational excellence and prudent financial management. It is headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., and its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol PAAS.

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