OceanaGold Corporation, commonly referred to as OceanaGold, is a prominent mining company headquartered in New Zealand. Established in 1989, the company has developed a strong presence in the gold and copper mining industry, with major operations in New Zealand, the Philippines, and the United States. OceanaGold is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and responsible resource management, producing high-quality gold and copper products. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful development of the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand, which are recognised for their operational excellence. With a focus on innovation and environmental stewardship, OceanaGold has positioned itself as a leader in the mining sector, earning accolades for its contributions to local communities and the economy.
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In 2022, OceanaGold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 376,000 kg CO2e. The company's emissions profile includes Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with no data disclosed for Scope 3 emissions. In 2021, their emissions were about 177,515,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 55,358,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The previous year, 2020, saw emissions of around 150,778,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 81,032,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 99,111,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. OceanaGold has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company operates within the mining sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, particularly regarding carbon emissions. As a New Zealand-based organisation, OceanaGold is positioned to align with global sustainability trends and expectations.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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Scope 1 | 169,945,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 36,361,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - |
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OceanaGold 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.