Agnico Eagle
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Agnico Eagle'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
Agnico Eagle's score of 30 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Agnico Eagle's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Agnico Eagle's total carbon emissions reached approximately 1,340,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 1,337,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 186,416,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, estimated at about 2,020,549,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Agnico Eagle has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable increase in 2020, where total emissions were approximately 1,043,000,000 kg CO2e, driven by both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, indicating a potential area for future commitment in climate action. Agnico Eagle's emissions intensity for gold production has been reported at about 380 kg CO2e per ounce, reflecting the company's operational impact on climate change. As the mining industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding sustainability, Agnico Eagle's ongoing efforts and future commitments will be crucial in addressing its carbon footprint and aligning with global climate goals.
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Get Started| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Agnico Eagle 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.
