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, comprising 1,150,541,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 186,416,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,020,549,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting. Over the years, Agnico Eagle's emissions have varied, with notable figures from previous years including approximately 1,390,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 1,400,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 1,043,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scopes 1, 2, and 3, indicating a comprehensive approach to understanding their carbon footprint. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their recent reports, Agnico Eagle continues to engage in industry-standard practices for emissions management. Their GHG intensity metrics, such as approximately 380 kg CO2e per gold ounce produced, demonstrate ongoing efforts to monitor and potentially reduce their environmental impact. Agnico Eagle's headquarters is located in Canada, and their commitment to addressing climate change aligns with broader industry trends towards sustainability and carbon neutrality.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 325,922,000 | 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 | 74,488,000 | 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.