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, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,337,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 186,416,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 2,020,549,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of around 1,390,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,381,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 186,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were also substantial, indicating a comprehensive approach to understanding their environmental impact. Agnico Eagle has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to report on their emissions and engage in sustainability practices, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The company’s emissions intensity metrics, such as GHG emissions per ounce of gold produced, further illustrate their ongoing efforts to monitor and manage their environmental impact. Overall, Agnico Eagle's emissions data highlights their significant carbon footprint while underscoring the need for continued efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the mining sector.
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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
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
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.
