Equinox Gold Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report

Core Viewpoint - Equinox Gold Corp. has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting its commitment to responsible mining and progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas [1][2]. Environmental Achievements - Improved environmental performance by 31% compared to 2023, achieving a Significant Environmental Incident Frequency Rate of 0.20 per million hours worked [7] - Demonstrated best practices in tailings and heap leach management, with zero related environmental or safety incidents [7] - Diverted 4,531 tonnes of hazardous and nonhazardous material from disposal [7] - Rehabilitated 38.5 hectares of land and planted over 32,395 seedlings [7] - Advanced water stewardship initiatives, including dry stack tailings and maintenance of a freshwater reservoir [7] Social Achievements - Increased social investments to US$10.1 million, focusing on healthcare and education [7] - 96% of total procurement spend remained within host countries, with 16% directed to local suppliers (up from 14% in 2023) [7] - Continued Leadership Academy in Brazil and launched a new Emerging Leader Program in North America [7] - Organized a cycling relay raising C$1.24 million for local healthcare and charities [7] - Achieved 100% acknowledgment of the Supplier Code of Conduct from over 4,000 active suppliers [7] Governance Achievements - Tied 8% of executive incentive compensation to ESG metrics [7] - Formalized a Company-wide Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy with four pillars [7] 2025 ESG Priorities - Continue to improve health and safety and environmental performance [10] - Implement objectives from Human Resources and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion strategic roadmaps [10] - Complete external assurance of the World Gold Council's Responsible Gold Mining Principles at two sites [10] - Complete training on Social Management Standards at all sites [10] - Implement a new Enterprise Risk Management system for improved efficiency and reporting [10]