Sunday Lake Gold Achieves UL ECOLOGO® Certification for Mineral Exploration
Commitment to Responsible Exploration
ECOLOGO® certification provides credible, independent verification under a globally recognized ecolabelling program — confirming that Sunday Lake Gold operates to the highest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in mineral exploration.
UL ECOLOGO® Certification for Mineral Exploration
Certification Overview
Sunday Lake Gold has achieved UL 2723 ECOLOGO® Certification for Mineral Exploration — a comprehensive, third-party evaluation process that recognizes companies demonstrating leadership in sustainability, community relations, and ethical business conduct.
Key milestones in our certification journey:
- Start Date: July, 2024.
- Completion Date: Desktop audit completed and certification received June 23rd, 2025
- Certification Authority: UL LLC (Underwriters Laboratories)
- Scope: Sunday Lake Gold’s mineral exploration activities in Québec
- Registry: UL’s SPOT Sustainable Product Database
About UL ECOLOGO® Certification for Mineral Exploration
ECOLOGO® Certification is the first comprehensive sustainability standard for mineral exploration companies and their service providers. It assesses performance across environmental, social, economic, and governance criteria — offering credible third-party verification to a globally trusted ecolabelling program.
Evaluation Categories
Companies are evaluated on ten core areas:
| Category | Focus |
| Legal Compliance | Adherence to laws and regulations |
| Sustainable Design | Responsible practices across the value chain |
| Environmental Quality | Efficient use of resources; protection of air, water, and soil |
| Quality of Life | Respect for local and Indigenous communities, heritage, and well-being |
| Local Investment | Use of local labour and suppliers |
| Work Environment | Occupational health and safety |
| Business Ethics | Anti-corruption, transparency, accountability |
| Reporting & Transparency | Stakeholder communication and disclosure |
| Innovation | Responsible technology and process innovation |
| Economic Efficiency | Prudent financial and resource use |
Certification Benefits
ECOLOGO® Certification provides Sunday Lake Gold and its stakeholders with clear, measurable value:
- Verified sustainability performance by an independent third party
- Enhanced environmental and social responsibility
- Strengthened transparency with communities and investors
- Increased eligibility for ESG-focused investment capital
- Improved risk management through early identification of potential issues
- Recognition as a leader in responsible exploration across Canada and globally
A Vision for Responsible Growth
At Sunday Lake Gold, responsible resource development is integral to our long-term success.
Our UL 2723 ECOLOGO® Certification helps us:
Strengthen our internal culture around safety, ethics, and sustainability
Enhance our reputation as an employer of choice
Improve strategic planning and risk management
Build stronger relationships with Indigenous and local communities
Prepare proactively for evolving regulations and ESG expectations
About UL
With 125+ years of experience, UL LLC is a globally trusted, science-based testing, inspection, and certification organization.
UL’s independent verification adds integrity, credibility, and assurance — helping companies like Sunday Lake Gold demonstrate responsible practices that drive sustainable value creation.
A Team Effort
This achievement was made possible through collaboration with the Quebec Mineral Exploration Association (QMEA) and its ECOLOGO® coaching program, which provided valuable guidance throughout the process.
Sunday Lake Gold extends sincere thanks to QMEA for its partnership and support.
Learn More
For details on UL ECOLOGO® Certification and Sunday Lake Gold’s sustainability initiatives, visit:
https://sundaylakegold.com/esg/safety-health-environment-and-community/