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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Agnico Eagle's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Agnico Eagle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,340,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,111,124,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 289,642,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 2,137,011,000 kg CO2e. 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 Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 1,390,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,117,861,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 268,241,000 kg CO2e. The 2022 data reflects a continued commitment to reducing emissions, with a focus on achieving climate resilience. Agnico Eagle's climate commitments are supported by initiatives such as exploring alternative energy sources in Nunavut, which could significantly reduce their carbon footprint. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets and aims to enhance its sustainability practices across its operations.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Agnico Eagle 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.
