Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, commonly referred to as Agnico Eagle, is a prominent Canadian gold mining company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1953, the company has built a strong reputation in the mining industry, primarily focusing on gold production across its major operational regions in Canada, Finland, and Mexico. Agnico Eagle is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and operational excellence. The company’s core offerings include gold and silver production, with a unique emphasis on high-quality assets and a diversified portfolio. Notable achievements include a consistent track record of profitability and a strong market position, making it one of the leading gold producers in North America. With a focus on innovation and responsible mining, Agnico Eagle continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
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In 2023, Agnico Eagle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,340,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: about 1,337,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 186,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 2,020,549,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Over the years, Agnico Eagle has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2020, the company recorded total emissions of about 1,042,938,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 764,965,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 277,972,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. Agnico Eagle's emissions intensity metrics, such as GHG emissions per ounce of gold produced, have been reported at around 360 kg CO2e per ounce in recent years. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an ongoing commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. However, without specific reduction targets, the effectiveness of its climate commitments remains unclear.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 337,190,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 70,281,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Agnico Eagle is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.