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.
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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 86% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,340,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 1,337,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 186,416,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 2,020,549,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's significant carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which includes 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 1,043,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined, alongside a substantial Scope 3 contribution of approximately 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity for gold production has been reported at around 380 kg CO2e per ounce, indicating the company's ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon output. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Agnico Eagle's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its comprehensive emissions reporting across all three scopes. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, although further details on specific reduction strategies or pledges are not available.
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| 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.
