Royal Gold, Inc. 2021 ESG Report 33 Environmental, Social Governance Checklist Summary Example Category Air Water Biodiversity Energy Waste Management Community Human Rights & Labor Health & Safety Corporate Governance Policy & Framework 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Permits & Approvals 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.25 N/A 3.00 N/A Compliance 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.25 3.00 3.00 3.00 Performance Monitoring 3.00 2.33 3.00 3.00 2.43 2.96 3.00 3.00 N/A Documentation 3.00 2.56 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.83 3.00 3.00 3.00 Field Inspection 3.00 3.00 N/A N/A 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 N/A Application Focus Area/Question/z Required Observation Supporting Evidence/ Observation Information Source Rating Performance Monitoring Applicable Does the project have a water balance model that is systematically maintained and used as a management tool? Application Focus Area/Question/z Required Observation Supporting Evidence/ Observation Information Source Rating Applicable Data should be obtained that shows water usage by source by month for the last 5 years. Applicable Data should be obtained on water table elevation impacts from wellfield withdrawal. Applicable Confirm if the project has a groundwater model that is kept up to date. Applicable Benchmark water consumption per tonne processed with other similar projects. Applicable Water supply sources should be mapped to determine if they are is proximity to designated water protection zones, such as Ramsar sites. Documentation Applicable Groundwater studies and report at support project water requirements Applicable Pump testing reports Applicable Surface water studies and report that support the project water requirements Applicable Water management plans Applicable If so, obtain a map of monitoring locations. Applicable Does the project have a contact water control plan? Applicable Have the engineered structures defined in a plan been implemented? Application Focus Area/Question/z Required Observation Supporting Evidence/ Observation Information Source Rating Applicable Does the project discharge water to the environment? Applicable If so, what is the standard for discharge and how is that achieved? Application Focus Area/Question/z Required Observation Supporting Evidence/ Observation Information Source Rating Policies & Standards Applicable Does the Company have a policy or policy statement regarding the stewardship of water? Applicable Does the Company ascribe to any third-party framework to manage and monitor water usage and water impacts? Applicable Does the Company have an internal framework to manage and monitor water usage and water impacts? Permits & Approvals Applicable Water use permits or water rights for process water Applicable Water discharge permit(s) Applicable Water treatment plant permit(s) Applicable Wetlands disturbance approval(s) Applicable Stormwater permit(s) Compliance Applicable Is there evidence that water usage from the permitted sources is reported to regulators on a systematic basis? Applicable Is water usage within permitted limits by source? Applicable Is there evidence that water discharges meet discharge requirements over the past 5 years? Applicable Does the project have an approved groundwater monitoring program? Applicable Data should be obtained that shows the chemical analysis from wells designated as monitor or compliance wells have been meeting requirements. Applicable Chemical analysis data should be obtained for treated water discharge and for any compliance points or mixing zones designated in permits for the project. Applicable Listing of any noncompliance events reported to regulators over the last five years water usage or water discharge. WATER COMMUNITY HUMAN RIGHTS GOVERNANCE