Although accounting for only 1% of global CO2 emissions, paper production can contribute to the release of toxic dioxins and volatile sulphur compounds into the environment. Implementation of a digital office can help to reduce these impacts. 

Invasive species are plants and animals that are not native to the habitat they are currently living in. Many invasives have the ability to overpower native species, quickly becoming dominant, to the detriment of less aggressive local organisms.

Some examples in British Columbia include Baby’s Breath, English holly, the Asian Long Horned Beetle & Beech bark disease.

We are training our staff to recognize invasive species and where possible to contain and remove them. Where we cannot remove the invasive, we will contact local organisations who specialize in invasive species. We are also diligent to prevent the spread of these species by our exploration activities.

Talisker Resources is committed to creating a pervasive environmental culture within our organization. Constant reinforcement of environmentally sustainable principles can heighten awareness and increase our positive impact. Integrated with daily safety meetings, the Environmental Toolbox provides an informal platform for communication and idea sharing between team members.

Morning discussion topics include:

• Environmental improvement
• Wildlife safety and procedures
• See, acknowledge, act philosophy
• Topical issues related to activities
• Ways to increase waste reduction

Even though designated garbage disposable units, recycling containers and government landfills are at our fingertips, littering is still a major concern in our society. During the course of their daily activities our field crews walk creeks and roads which are often dumping grounds for household litter and equipment. By simply collecting litter when they see it, our geologists are able to make an immediate impact, potentially stop the accumulation of garbage and hazardous materials into the environment.

Talisker Resources provides field crews with the tools required to collect litter and training to identify potentially hazardous materials for later removal by the relevant authorities. Back at base, litter is sorted with recyclable materials separated and sent to recycling depots and non-recyclables deposited in the appropriate land fill.

Although erosion is a natural process it can be greatly accelerated by man-made activities resulting in changes to natural water flow, loss of topsoil and increased sedimentation. Through their daily activities to remote areas our field crews can identify areas where erosion has been accelerated and where possible implement simple containment measures to slow the process while recording the location for later reporting.