Eldorado Gold
Eldorado Gold Corporation, commonly referred to as Eldorado Gold, is a prominent Canadian gold mining company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a key player in the mining industry, with significant operations in Greece, Turkey, and Canada. Eldorado Gold focuses on the exploration, development, and production of gold, silver, and other precious metals, utilising innovative techniques that enhance efficiency and sustainability. The company is recognised for its commitment to responsible mining practices and has achieved notable milestones, including the successful development of several high-quality mining projects. With a strong market position, Eldorado Gold continues to expand its portfolio, leveraging its expertise to deliver value to shareholders while prioritising environmental stewardship and community engagement.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Eldorado 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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Eldorado Gold's score of 35 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Eldorado Gold's reported carbon emissions
Eldorado Gold, headquartered in Canada, reported a total carbon emissions of approximately 99,450,000 kg CO2e for the year 2023. This figure includes 113,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 89,294,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a long-term target set to start in 2023. In previous years, Eldorado Gold's emissions were notably higher, with total emissions reaching about 215,301,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 121,571,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Eldorado Gold's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, with disclosures across all three scopes of emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3). The company continues to work towards its climate commitments, focusing on significant reductions in its operational impact.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 67,268,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 98,366,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 33,154,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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Eldorado Gold is committed to some 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.
