Red Pine Exploration Inc.
2021  ESG Report
Published on  January 26, 2022
Red Pine Exploration Inc. is a Canadian precious metals explorer headquartered in Toronto, Canada and primarily involved in the identification, acquisition and development of properties in Ontario, Canada. Led by an experienced management and technical team, the Company’s flagship Wawa Gold Project is located 2km southeast of the Municipality of Wawa, in Northern Ontario. The property, comprised of 6,986 hectares, hosts several former mines with a combined historic production of 120,000 oz gold.
Disclaimer and Forward Looking Statements
Company Profile
Organizational Profile
Name Red Pine Exploration Inc.
Describe nature of activities, brands, products and services RedPine Exploration Inc. is well funded and
actively developing its key asset – the Wawa
Gold Project.

The property currently hosts a NI 43-101
Resource of over 700,000 oz of gold (both
indicated and inferred) at more than 5 gpt gold,
contained between surface and 350m depth.

The Company has identified an additional 6
Exploration Targets at the Wawa Gold Project.
An estimated 15,000 meters of diamond
drilling is planned in 2021, with the program
continuing into 2022.
Link to Corporate Website https://www.redpineexp.com/
Industry Classification NAICS:
21222 Gold and silver ore mining
Market Capitalization $0-$100Million USD
Type of Operations Exclusively non-producing operations
Company Headquarters Toronto, Canada
ESG Accountability
Role and Name of highest authority within company for Environment, Social and Governance strategy, programs and performance. Quentin Yarie, CEO
ESG Reporting Period
Unless otherwise noted, all data contained in this report covers the following period:
From 2021-01-01
To 2021-12-31
Geographic Scope of Report
Unless otherwise noted, the data in this report covers ESG matters related to the following locations of operations Canada
All of Red Pine's activities take place in Ontario,
Canada.  The Company's office is located in
Toronto, Ontario and the the Wawa Gold
Project is located near Wawa, Ontario,
Canada.  

The Wawa Gold Project is located 2 kilometres
(km) east of the Town of Wawa, Ontario and
approximately 650 kilometres (km) northwest
of Toronto . The Project is within the McMurray
Township (NTS 41/n14) and centered on
Universal Trans Mercator (UTM) North
American 1983 Datum (NAD83) (Zone 16N)
669,800 m east (east or E) and 5,315,000
metres (m) north (north or N).  Access is
available via Highway 101 from Wawa and the
Surluga Mine Road, a private road owned and
maintained by Red Pine.
Wawa Gold Property and Infrastructure
Identify notable exclusions, and reference any existing or planned reports that do or will address these (e.g, assets recently divested or acquired, non-managed joint ventures, specific exploration activities, recently closed sites, etc.) Red Pine also  has a 100% interest in 22 cell
claims covering 277 hectares located
approximately 46 kilometers west of Matheson
and 50 kilometers north of Kirkland
Lake.  During the 2021 reporting period no
exploration work was completed on this
property.
Garrison-Rand Property
Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations
Identify all of the entity's countries of operations that align with the World Bank's list of "Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations" None
Mineral Resource Types in Scope
Which of the following mineral resource types are covered by this report
   •  Inferred
   •  Indicated
Currency
Unless otherwise noted, all financial figures referenced in this report are in the following currency CAD
Audit Status
Identify the degree to which any inputs of the report are third-party checked: Self-Declared
Red Pine's foundational ESG report is self-
declared, however, all of the information in the
report has been disclosed to the CFO and
Board of Directors.
Organizational Profile
Provide a list of externally-developed economic, environmental and social charters, principles, or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes, or which it endorses, e.g., GRI, UN Global Compact This is the foundational report for Red
Pine.  This report is aligned with the following
ESG standards.

•     CDP - Carbon Disclosure Project
•     GRI - Global Reporting Initiative
•     GRI Comprehensive - Global Reporting
Initiative - Comprehensive
•     GRI Core - Global Reporting Initiative - Lite
•     GRI MM Supplement - Global Reporting
Initiative - Mining and Metals Supplement
•     ICMM - The International Council on
Mining and Metals
•     ISS - ISS ESG Governance Quality Score
•     ONYEN - Institutional and Investor
Questions
•     PRI - Principles of Responsible Investing -
UN Funded
•     SASB - Sustainability Accounting Standards
Board
•     SASB Modified - Sustainability Accounting
Standards Board - Modified
•     UGC - UN Global Compact
Strategy
Provide a statement from the most senior decision-maker of the organization (i.e., CEO, chair, or equivalent senior position) about the relevance of sustainability to the organization and its strategy for addressing sustainability (CEO's message for this report) Please see the attached CEO statement.
Quentin Yarie, CEO
CEO Statement
Provide a description of key impacts, risks, and opportunities, Red Pine is currently involved in Surface Water
Monitoring in the Parkhill and Grace-Darwin
areas of the property for any run-off that may
enter Trout Creek or eventually into the
Michipicoten River System.

Red Pine has a mutually agreed upon
consultation process to identify adverse
impacts to Aboriginal and treaty rights and
engage with respect to accommodation, and to
establish a mutually beneficial, positive, and
productive relationship.  In addition to
supporting consultation, Red Pine has agreed to
support the promotion of employment
opportunities for First Nations members. More
information can found in the community
relations section of this report.

Please see the reports below on Surface Water
Monitoring.
2020 Surface Water Monitoring Report 2019 Surface Water Monitoring Report 2018 Surface Water Monitoring Report
Ethics and Integrity
Provide a description of the organization’s values, principles, standards, and norms of behaviour Red Pine is committed to: honest and ethical
conduct;  full, fair, accurate, timely and
understandable disclosure in the Company's
public reports and communications; and
compliance with applicable governmental laws,
rules and regulations and stock
exchange rules. The full details of our Code of
Conduct and Ethics can be found in following
the link.
Code of Conduct and Ethics
Environment
Compliance
a. Report fines and non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and/or regulations in terms of:
i. Total monetary value of significant fines 0
ii. Total number of non-monetary sanctions 0
iii. Cases brought through dispute resolution mechanisms 0
b. If the organization is in compliance with environmental laws and/or regulations, a brief statement if this fact is sufficient Red Pine complies with all environment laws
and regulations in  our exploration properties
located in Ontario, Canada. During the 2021
reporting period The Company was in full
compliance of these laws and regulations.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Scope 1
Disclose the gross global Scope1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the atmosphere of the seven GHGs covered under the Kyoto Protocol (tonne CO₂-e):
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) (tonne CO₂-e) 104.79
Methane (CH₄)  (tonne CO₂-e) 0
Nitrous oxide (N₂O)  (tonne CO₂-e) 0
Hydrofluorocarbon-23 (CHF₃)  (tonne CO₂-e) 0
Hydrofluorocarbon-32 (CH₂F₂)  (tonne CO₂-e) 0
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆)  (tonne CO₂-e) 0
Nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃)  (tonne CO₂-e) 0
Perfluoromethane (CF₄)  (tonne CO₂-e) 0
Perfluoroethane (C₂F₆)  (tonne CO₂-e) 0
Perfluorobutane (C₄F₁₀)  (tonne CO₂-e) 0
Perfluorohexane (C₆F₁₄)  (tonne CO₂-e) 0
The total amount of gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) 104.79
The percentage of its gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions that are covered under an emissions-limiting regulation or program that is intended to directly limit or reduce emissions, such as cap-and-trade schemes, carbon tax/fee systems, and other emissions control (e.g., command-and-control approach) and permit-based mechanisms. 100.0000%
The entity shall discuss its long-term and short-term strategy or plan to manage its Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Red Pine is an early exploration stage  company
with emissions mainly from light passenger
vehicles, camp power generators and
contracted drill rigs.  We do not have any
production assets and as such only emit small
amounts and are diligent to maintain this
standard.  

Red Pine is in the process of developing GHG
Scope 1 emissions targets both internally and
for our contractors.
Air Emissions
Report emissions of air pollutants that are released into the atmosphere:
Emissions of carbon monoxide, reported as CO  (tonne) 0
Emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), reported as NOx (tonne) 0
Emissions of oxides of sulphur (SOx), reported as SOx  (tonne) 0
Emissions of Particulate Matter 10 micrometres or less in diameter (PM₁₀), reported as PM₁₀  (tonne)
0
Emissions of lead and lead compounds, reported as Pb (tonne) 0
Emissions of mercury and mercury compounds, reported as Hg  (tonne) 0
Emissions of non-methane Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)  (tonne) 0
Energy Management
Total energy consumed in aggregate, in gigajoules (GJ) (hydrocarbons and electricity) 6294
Percentage energy consumed that was supplied by grid electricity: 0.5556%
Percentage of energy consumed that is renewable energy: 40.3877%
Water
Water Management
Disclose the amount of water that was withdrawn from freshwater sources (in thousands of cubic meters): 0
Disclose the amount of water that was consumed in its operations (in thousands of cubic meters) 1.189
Was your organization subject to any fines, enforcement orders, and/or other penalties for water-related regulatory violations No
Total number of instances of non-compliance, including violations of a technology-based standard and exceedances of quality-based standards. 0
Waste Management
Innovation
Spending on Research, Development, and Technologies for waste management compliance and improvement Not applicable
Red Pine is an exploration company and
therefore Research & Development on waste
management is not applicable to our core
business.  We are in full compliance with the
Municipality of Wawa's waste management
permits as well as the province of
Ontario's  waste management permits.
Biodiversity
List the environmental and biodivirsity management plan(s) implemented at active sites Red Pine Exploration is currently in the process
of completing a Mine Closure Plan ("Plan").
Under this Closure Plan we are in the
monitoring stage of Vegetation and Lake
Biodiversity.
The current Wawa Gold Project is a brownfield
site with 8 historic gold mines on the property
dating back to the late 1800's. The Plan was in
place when Red Pine Exploration Inc. acquired
the property.  As the property is a brownfield
site, we are in the monitoring stage of
Biodiversity management which can be found
in the current Plan under the following
headings:  

1. Revegetation
2. Surface and Ground Water
3. Aquatic Plant and Animal Life

The full details of these items can be viewed on
the link below, in Red Pine Exploration's
current 43-101 under section 4.4.

RPX 43-101 August 2021
1.1 Mine lifecycle stages to which the plan(s) apply Exploration and appraisal
1.2 The topics addressed by the plan(s)
   •  Ecological and biodiversity impacts
   •  Waste generation
   •  Discharges to water
1.3 The underlying references for its plan(s), including whether they are codes, guidelines, standards, or regulations; whether they were developed by the entity, an industry organization, a third-party organization (e.g., a non-governmental organization, a governmental agency, or some combination of these groups) The Plan was developed by a third party non-
government organization, which was approved
by the Government of Ontario Ministry of
Northern Development and Mines, Mineral
Development and Lands Branch.
Does access to the site involve traversing a protected area No
The property can be accessed by driving 2 km
east on Highway 101 from Wawa and then
turning south onto Surluga Road using a 2-
wheel drive vehicle. During the winter months,
the main access road to the property from
Highway 101 is plowed. Areas off the main road
can be accessed by snowmobiles and
ATVs.  The Surluga road is a private road owned
by Red Pine Exploration.
Do any of the entities concessions share a watershed with a protected area Yes
The Wawa Gold Project is located in the
Michipicoten River - Magpie River
watershed,  which contains the Michipicoten
Provincial Park.  This is a protected Ontario
Provincial Park in Canada, which is protected
on a Cultural Heritage basis, and is not
considered a sensitive area for Flora and Fauna.
Provide context and description of site access involving traversing protected areas, and/or watersheds shared with a protected area. Include reference to measures in place to assure access, any proactive programs to support the biodiversity of the protected area, and any formal complaints or compliance issues and related steps to resolve The property can be accessed by driving 2 km
east on Highway 101 from Wawa and then
turning south onto Surluga Road using a 2-
wheel drive vehicle.  No sensitive or protected
areas need to be crossed to access the
property.
Site Access Facing East Site Access Facing West
Site with Watersheds
Social
Employment
Scale of the Organization
i. Report the total number of direct employees worldwide (exclude contractors) 19
ii. Report the total number of contract employees worldwide 5
ii. Report the total number of operations 1
Employee Information
a. Report the total number of direct employees by employment type (permanent and temporary), by gender: 19
Total number of permanent employees - female 7
Total number of temporary employees - female 0
Total number of permanent employees - male 12
Total number of temporary employees - male 0
Total number of permanent employees - Non-binary 0
Total number of temporary employees - Non-binary 0
a. Report the total number of contractors by employment type (permanent and temporary), by gender: 5
Total number of permanent contractors - female 2
Total number of temporary contractors - female 0
Total number of permanent contractors - male 3
Total number of temporary contractors - male 0
Total number of permanent contractors - Non-binary 0
Total number of temporary contractors - Non-binary 0
c. Report the total number of employees by employment type (full-time and part-time), by gender: 19
Total number of full-time employees - female 7
Total number of part-time employees - female 0
Total number of full-time employees - male 12
Total number of part-time employees - male 0
Total number of full-time employees - Non-binary 0
Total number of part-time employees - Non-binary 0
c. Report the total number of contractors by employment type (full-time and part-time), by gender: 5
Total number of full-time contractors - female 2
Total number of part-time contractors - female 0
Total number of full-time contractors - male 3
Total number of part-time contractors - male 0
Total number of full-time contractors - Non-binary 0
Total number of part-time contractors - Non-binary 0
Turnover
b. Report the total number and rate of employee turnover during the reporting period, by age group, and gender
All Employees:
Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) 1
Rate of turnover 5.7143%
Female employees:
Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) 1
Rate of turnover 20.0000%
Male employees:
Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) 0
Rate of turnover 0.0000%
Non-binary employees:
Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) 0
Rate of turnover Does Not Apply
Employees aged 30 years old and under:
Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) 1
Rate of turnover 5.7143%
Employees aged between 30 and 50 years old:
Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) 0
Rate of turnover Does Not Apply
Employees over 50 years old:
Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) 0
Rate of turnover Does Not Apply
Identify types of employees captured in the turnover rate calculations Full-Time-Equivalent only
Labour Relations
Collective Bargaining Agreements
a. Percentage of total direct employees covered by collective bargaining agreements: Does Not Apply
Notice Periods
a. Minimum number of weeks’ notice typically provided to employees and their representatives prior to the implementation of significant operational changes that could substantially affect them 2
b.  If your organization is subject to collective bargaining agreements, is the notice period and provisions for consultation and negotiation specified in those agreements No
Occupational Health and Safety
Work-related Injuries
a. For all employees:
i. Total Hours Worked 45000
ii. Number of fatalities as a result of work-related injury 0
Rate of fatalities resulting from work-related injury. Note: calculating per 200,000 hours 0
iii. Number of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) 0
Rate of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) 0
iv. Number of recordable work-related injuries 0
Rate of recordable work-related injuries 0
v. Main types of work-related injury, e.g., confined space, trips, falls, etc. There were no fatalities, high-consequence
work-related injuries or recordable work-
related injuries in 2021.
b. Contractors:
i. Total Hours Worked 15000
ii. Number of fatalities as a result of work-related injury 0
Rate of fatalities resulting from work-related injury. Note: calculating per 200,000 hours 0
iii. Number of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) 0
Rate of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) 0
iv. Number of recordable work-related injuries 0
Rate of recordable work-related injuries 0
v. Main types of work-related injury, e.g., confined space, trips, falls, etc. There were no fatalities, high-consequence
work-related injuries or recordable work-
related injuries in 2021.
c. Combined (Employees and Contractors):
Total Hours Worked 60000
Total number of all work-related injuries 0
Rate of work-related injuries 0
c. Report the work-related hazards that pose a risk of high-consequence injury, including:
i. How have these hazards been determined Internal identification of high-risk activities and
equipment which could cause serious harm and
injuries. This assessment was conducted by the
HSE team.
ii. Which of these hazards have caused or contributed to high-consequence injuries during the reporting period
None.
iii. Actions taken or underway to eliminate these hazards and minimize risks using the hierarchy of controls Daily inspections and reports, training of
personnel, and proactively identifying risks of
workload demand and capacity.
d. Report on actions taken or underway to eliminate other work-related hazards and minimize risks using the hierarchy of controls Daily site inspection reports are recorded and
filed for record keeping. Equipment inspection
reports are also compiled daily.
f. Whether and, if so, why any workers have been excluded from this disclosure, including the types of worker excluded, e.g., short-term contractors No workers have been excluded.
g. Disclose any contextual information necessary to understand how the data have been compiled, i.e., any standards, methodologies, and assumptions used No contextual information necessary.
Safety Training
Disclose the average number of training hours provided to its workforce for health, safety, and emergency management training.
Average hours of health, safety, and emergency response training for (a) full-time/direct employees: 14.47
Average hours of health, safety, and emergency response training for (b) contract employees: 0
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
b. Report the percentage of employees per employee category in each of the following diversity categories
Senior Management:
Total Senior Managers 5
Percent Male 80.0000%
Percent Female 20.0000%
Percent Non-Binary 0.0000%
Percent under 30 years of age 0.0000%
Percent between 30 and 50 years of age 40.0000%
Percent over 50 years of age 60.0000%
Salaried (excluding Senior Management):
Total Middle Managers 11
Percent Male 63.6364%
Percent Female 36.3636%
Percent Non-Binary 0.0000%
Percent under 30 years of age 72.7273%
Percent between 30 and 50 years of age 27.2727%
Percent over 50 years of age 27.2727%
Technical Employees (skilled hourly):
Total Technical Employees 11
Percent Male 45.4545%
Percent Female 54.5455%
Percent Non-Binary 0.0000%
Percent under 30 years of age 63.6364%
Percent between 30 and 50 years of age 27.2727%
Percent over 50 years of age 27.2727%
Production Employees (unskilled hourly):
Total Production Employees 0
Percent Male Does Not Apply
Percent Female Does Not Apply
Percent Non-Binary Does Not Apply
Percent under 30 years of age Does Not Apply
Percent between 30 and 50 years of age Does Not Apply
Percent over 50 years of age Does Not Apply
Contractors:
Total Contractors 6
Percent Male 50.0000%
Percent Female 50.0000%
Percent Non-Binary 0.0000%
Percent under 30 years of age 0.0000%
Percent between 30 and 50 years of age 16.6667%
Percent over 50 years of age 66.6667%
Security, Human Rights and Rights of Indigenous People
Identify the countries of operations within the World Bank's list of “Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations” None
The total amount of proved reserves 0
Percentage of probable reserves that are located in or near areas of active conflict: Does Not Apply
The total amount of probable reserves 0
Percentage of inferred, indicated and measured reserves that are located in or near areas of active conflict: Does Not Apply
Total amount of inferred, indicated and/or measured reserves 0
Percentage of proved reserves that are located in or near areas that are considered to be indigenous peoples’ land: Does Not Apply
The total amount of proved reserves
0
The total amount of probable reserves
0
Percentage of inferred, indicated and measured reserves that are located in or near areas that are considered to be indigenous peoples’ land: 100.0000%
Total amount of inferred, indicated and measured reserves 700000
Describe due diligence practices and procedures with respect to indigenous rights of communities in which it operates or intends to operate Please see attached the due diligence practices
and procedures.
Red Pine  - ESG First Nation Overview
Community Relations
Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
Number of company operating sites where artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) takes place on, or adjacent to, the site (not controlled by company/unauthorized): 0
Percentage of company operating sites where artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) takes place on, or adjacent to, the site Does Not Apply
Programs
Report on community relations programs, objectives and achievements in the past 3 years
Our objective is to develop a mutually
beneficial and respectful relationship with local
communities within the direct area of interest
(DAI) of the mineral concessions in Wawa . By
working with the communities, landowners,
and government, we strive for the mutual
recognition of the rights of these parties as a
means of empowering each one to play a core
role in planning and implementing a strategy
for achieving an economically sustainable
future for the region.
Discuss the processes, procedures, and practices to manage risks and opportunities associated with the rights and interests of communities in areas where it conducts business Red Pine,  with the support of the Ontario
Government, implemented a COVID-19
Protocol during 2020 for all staff and contract
workers.  Please see the document attached.

Red Pine understands that there are many
opportunities for the company to help the local
community. Although we are a junior
exploration company with limitations on
funding for community programs, we are
actively looking for meaningful and socially
responsible ways to collaborate with the
community of Wawa, our local stakeholders
and First Nations Communities.
RPX Covid Policy
Disclose the total number of site shutdowns or project delays due to non-technical factors. 0
Disclose the total aggregate duration (in days) of site shutdowns or project delays due to non-technical factors. 0
Governance
Structure
a. Report the governance structure of the organization, including committees of the highest governance body, e.g., the Board of Directors, the Executives, the Board Environment Committee, Board Safety Committee, the Advisory Committee, etc. Red Pine Exploration’s Board of Directors is
responsible for the strategic supervision and
direction of The Company. The Board is
composed of 6 directors, each with a specific
and strategic level of expertise beneficial to the
business of the Company.

The Board has determined that a majority of
the Directors will be “independent” as defined
by applicable Canadian laws and regulations as
well as the rules of relevant stock exchanges.

The CEO is appointed by the Board and tasked
with achieving the strategic objectives of the
company and its operational priorities.
Board of Directors Mandate
Board Organizational Chart
Committees
b. Report the committees responsible for decision-making on economic, environmental, and social topics,  e.g., the Board of Directors, the Executives, the Board Environment Committee, Board Safety Committee, the Advisory Committee, etc. Red Pine's Technical Committee mandate is to
assist the Board of Directors of the Company in
reviewing its oversight responsibilities with
respect to:
a) Technical matters relating to exploration,
development and permitting of the
Corporation’s exploration and development
activities;
b) Review Resource and Reserve information
on the Corporation’s properties; and,
c) Monitoring of systems for managing health
and safety, environmental and risk
management matters.
Technical Committee Mandate
Responsibility
a. Has the organization appointed an executive-level position or positions with responsibility for economic, environmental, and social topics , e.g., is it part of the Governance structure of the company, the CFO or internal audit reporting to the Board Yes
Reporting Structure
b. Report whether position holders report directly to the highest governance body or CEO CEO Quentin Yarie is responsible for all
economic, environmental and social topics and
tasked with reporting to the Board of Directors,
including its Technical Committee.
Consultation Process
Report the processes for consultations between stakeholders and the highest governance body on economic, environmental and social topics, e.g., for most mining companies it would be the executives and operations and not the Board, and if delegated, explain how CEO Quentin Yarie is responsible for all
economic, environmental and social topics and
tasked with reporting to the Board of Directors,
including its Technical Committee.
Composition
Report the composition of the highest governance body and its committees by:
Number of  executive members
1
Number of non-executive members 5
Number of independent members 5
Less than 3 years 4
3-6 years 1
6-9 years 0
More than 10 years 0
Lists of each individual’s other significant positions and commitments, and the nature of the commitments, e.g., other boards and executive positions Six of our board directors hold significant
positions and commitments in other
organizations as disclosed in the link below.
Red Pine Exploration Management Body
Number of Male governance body members 5
Number of Female governance body members 1
Number of members from under-represented social groups 0
Description of  competencies relating to economic, environmental, and social topics Please see attached document for a description
of the ESG competencies of the board.
Board ESG competencies
 Description of stakeholder representation Red Pine is a Canadian exploration and
development company.  Its stakeholder
representation consists of employees and
contractors, service suppliers, local community
supply and services, and our shareholders and
providers of capital.
Capital Structure
Board Diversity
If available, provide a link to the entity's Board Diversity Policy Statement or attach the related document Please see attached Board Diversity Policy
Board Diversity Policy
Non-Executive Director
a. Is the chair of the highest governance body also an executive officer in the organization No
Conflicts of Interest
a. Report the processes for the highest governance body to ensure conflicts of interest are avoided and managed, e.g., list procedures Directors, officers, employees and any
consultants must notify the Chair of the Audit
Committee of the existence of any actual or
potential conflict of interest for the purpose of
developing a means for the ethical handling of
that situation.
Conflicts of Interest
b. Report whether conflicts of interest are disclosed to stakeholders, including, as a minimum: Yes
i. Cross-board membership Yes
ii. Cross-shareholding with suppliers and other stakeholders Yes
iii. Existence of controlling shareholder Yes
iv.Related third party disclosures Yes
Transparency
a. Report the highest governance body’s and senior executives’ roles in the development, approval, and updating of the organization’s purpose, value or mission statements, strategies, policies, and goals related to economic, environmental, and social topics Management and The Board of Red Pine are in
the process of reviewing existing policies and
updating them for the 2022 report.
a. Report on the measures taken to develop and enhance the highest governance body’s collective knowledge of economic, environmental, and social topics, e.g., board training The Management and Board of Red Pine
Exploration are in the process of reviewing
existing policies and developing appropriate
reference to updating these policies and
procedures.
d. Report the actions taken in response to evaluation of the highest governance body’s performance with respect to governance of economic, environmental, and social topics, including, as a minimum, changes in membership and organizational practice, (response to external evaluations) The Company is currently developing a more
comprehensive ESG strategy.
a. Report the highest governance body’s role in identifying and managing economic, environmental, and social topics and their impacts, risks, and opportunities – including its role in the implementation of due diligence processes, (committee roles) At present, Red Pine's CEO and senior
management team reports to the board on
economic, environmental and social topics. The
Company is currently establishing a formal
process of due diligence  with appropriate
incorporation of ESG related matters.
b. Is stakeholder consultation used to support the highest governance body’s identification and management of economic, environmental, and social topics and their impacts, risks, and opportunities, and if delegated, explain how Yes
Economic, environmental and social impacts,
risks and opportunities are handled by the
management team reporting directly to the
CEO.
Remuneration
b. Report how performance criteria in the remuneration policies relate to the highest governance body’s and senior executives’ objectives for economic, environmental, and social topics Red Pine has linked a portion of its
management bonus to its Health and Safety
performance.
a. How are stakeholders’ views sought and taken into account regarding remuneration Red Pine's  Compensation Committee is tasked
with reviewing compensation policies and
practices. The Company may request to meet
separately with compensation consultants or
stakeholders as a means to seek out external
views regarding remuneration.
b. If applicable, report the results of votes on remuneration policies and proposals The Company does not have  the practice of
allowing shareholders to vote on executive
compensation  at this time.
Ethics
Describe the management system and due diligence procedures for assessing and managing corruption and bribery risks internally and associated with business partners in its value chain. Red Pine Exploration's Board and Audit
Committee have established the standards of
business conduct contained in the Code of
Conduct and Ethics and oversee its compliance.
The Chair of the Audit Committee ensures
adherence to the Code.

Directors, officers, employees and consultants
are required to report in writing, any known or
suspected violations of laws, governmental
regulations or this Code to the Chair of the
Audit Committee of our Board.

The Chair of the Audit Committee or his/her
designee will investigate any reported
violations and, if warranted, will determine an
appropriate response, including corrective
action and preventative measures, involving
the Chair of the Audit Committee or Chief
Executive Officer when required.

All reports will be treated confidentially to
every extent possible. We do not permit any
retaliation against a director, officer, employee
or consultant who acts in good faith in
reporting any violation.

Code of Conduct and Ethics

Disclosure Policy

Whistleblower Policy
Report net production from activities located in the countries with the 20 lowest rankings in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) (Saleable tonne): 0
Anti-corruption
Communication and Training
e. Total number and percentage of employees that have received training on anti-corruption, broken down by employee category and region:
e1a. Total number of employees that received training on anti-corruption
Red Pine Exploration does not currently
provide formal anti-corruption training to its 13
employees worldwide. The company will be
reviewing this issue as part of the development
of its ESG strategy.
Tax
a. Describe the approach to stakeholder engagement and management of stakeholder concerns related to tax, including:
i. The approach to engagement with tax authorities Red Pine complies with its quarterly and annual
tax filing requirements.
ii. The approach to public policy advocacy on tax Red Pine does not engage in tax advocacy.
iii. the processes for collecting and considering the views and concerns of stakeholders, including external stakeholders Red Pine publishes financial statements and
contact information for external stakeholder
comments.
Climate Change
Oversight
Is there board-level oversight of climate-related issues within your organization No and we do not currently plan to do so
Responsibility
Provide the highest management-level position(s) or committee(s) with responsibility for climate-related issues: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Nature of primary responsibility Both assessing and managing climate-related
risks and opportunities
Reporting
Frequency of reporting to the board on climate-related issues As important matters arise
Incentives
Do you provide incentives for the management of climate-related issues, including the attainment of targets No, and we do not plan to introduce them in the
next two years
Risk and Opportunity Management
Does your organization have a process for identifying, assessing, and responding to climate-related risks and opportunities No - Important but not an immediate business
priority
At this stage in our operations, we have
identified only a small number of climate-relate
risks and opportunities.
Risk Assessments
Have you identified any inherent climate-related risks with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business No - Not yet evaluated
Opportunity Assessments
Have you identified any climate-related opportunities with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business Yes, we have identified opportunities but are
unable to realize them
In 2021, Red Pine identified the opportunity to
transition camp energy generation from diesel
to the electrical grid (renewable resources).
The company will continue to evaluate the cost
feasibility of this opportunity in 2022.
Strategy
Have climate-related risks and opportunities influenced your organization’s strategy and/or financial planning Yes
In 2021, Red Pine with respect to moving the
camp energy from diesel to electrical. The
company will continue to evaluate the cost
feasibility of this opportunity in 2022.
Water Management
Quality and Quantity Dependency
Rate the importance (current and future) of freshwater quality and quantity to the success of your business:
Direct use importance rating Important
Indirect use importance rating Important
Rate the importance (current and future) of sufficient quantity of recycled, brackish and/or produced water for the success of your business:
Direct use importance rating Have not evaluated
Indirect use importance rating Have not evaluated
Risk Assessments
Does your organization undertake a water-related risk assessment Yes, water-related risks are assessed
Select the options that best describe your procedures for identifying and assessing water-related risks:
i. Coverage Full
ii. Risk Assessment Procedure Water risks are assessed in an environmental
risk assessment
iii. frequency of Risk Assessment Annually
iv. How far into the future are risks considered 1 to 3 years
Have you identified any inherent water-related risks with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on operations No
Opportunity Assessments
Have you identified any water-related opportunities with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business No
Responsibility
Provide the highest management-level position(s) or committee(s) with responsibility for water-related issues Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Policy
Does your organization have a documented water policy No, but we plan to develop one within the next
2 years
Select the options that best describe the scope and content of your organizations' water policy Not applicable
Reporting
Frequency of reporting to the board on water-related issues As important matters arise
Incentives
Do you provide incentives to C-suite employees or board members for the management of water-related issues No, and we do not plan to introduce them in the
next two years
Strategy
Are water-related issues integrated into any aspects of your long-term strategic business plan: No, water-related issues were not reviewed
and there are no plans to do so
At this time Red Pine does not consider water-
related issues to be material based on is current
activities.
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