Carbon & Biodiversity Gap Analysis for Gemstone Mining

FURA is a global gemstone mining company operating sapphire, emerald, and ruby mines in Australia, Colombia, and Mozambique.
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Client

FURA

Date

February 28, 2025

Role

Okala evaluated FURA's environmental impacts and conducted a gap analysis to align sustainability practices with leading global frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative and Responsible Jewellery Council.

The Problem

FURA has ambitious environmental targets and aims to be a leading supplier of environmentally friendly gemstones. They required a consultant to evaluate their environmental impacts and align sustainability practices with leading global frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative and Responsible Jewellery Council.

Data are held across multiple countries and need to be centralised
Sustainability goals differ among countries
Uncertainty about the most appropriate reporting standard
Ambitious timeline and reporting goals

Our Solution

Okala conducted a detailed carbon footprint analysis and biodiversity gap analysis for 2023 and 2024

Provided a comprehensive carbon footprint report
Calculated GHG emissions by country and scope
Developed an emissions reduction strategy through EDGE certification and solar rooftop potential
Conducted a detailed biodiversity data gap analysis

Okala's expert gap analysis and guidance have greatly advanced Fura’s progress towards reaching our sustainability goals. Their professionalism and insight into biodiversity and carbon management exceeded our expectations.

Donald Bray
Donald Bray
Chief Sustainability Officer

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