Agnico Eagle Sustainability Profile
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 Benchmark
Agnico Eagle's score of 49 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Agnico Eagle's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Agnico Eagle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,111,942,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 198,831,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,938,951,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their climate impact, with a total of about 3,249,724,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. The company has set an interim target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Agnico Eagle aims for net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. These targets demonstrate a proactive approach to climate change, aligning with industry standards for sustainability. In 2023, Agnico Eagle's emissions were reported at approximately 1,150,541,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 186,416,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,020,549,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a slight increase in emissions compared to 2024. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives, including exploring alternative energy sources in regions reliant on diesel fuel. Overall, Agnico Eagle's climate commitments reflect a strategic focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining operational efficiency, contributing to a more sustainable mining industry.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Agnico Eagle's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Agnico Eagle's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 49% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 60% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 62% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Agnico Eagle's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Agnico Eagle has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
