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Kinross Gold

Kinross Gold Corporation, commonly referred to as Kinross Gold, is a prominent player in the global mining industry, headquartered in Canada. Founded in 1993, the company has established itself as a leader in gold production, with significant operations in regions such as North America, South America, and West Africa. Specialising in the exploration, acquisition, and operation of gold mines, Kinross Gold is known for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and innovation. The company’s core offerings include gold and silver production, with a focus on high-quality assets that enhance its market position. Notable achievements include a strong track record of operational excellence and a commitment to responsible mining, which sets Kinross apart in a competitive landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kinross Gold's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Kinross Gold's score of 37 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kinross Gold's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kinross Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,391,248,000 kg CO2e, comprising 29,165,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 373,597,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,260,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their climate impact, although no specific reduction targets have been established under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. In previous years, Kinross Gold's emissions have shown variability, with total emissions reaching about 3,725,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, which included 1,038,791,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 410,037,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing their carbon footprint. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Kinross Gold continues to engage in initiatives aimed at improving their sustainability practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company’s emissions intensity metrics, such as GHG emissions per tonne of ore processed, are critical for assessing their operational efficiency and environmental impact. Overall, Kinross Gold's emissions data highlights the ongoing challenges and responsibilities faced by the mining industry in addressing climate change, while their commitment to reporting emissions reflects a step towards greater accountability and sustainability.

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Scope 1
954,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
614,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
169,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kinross Gold's primary industry is Precious metal ores and concentrates, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Kinross Gold is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kinross Gold is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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