Alacer Gold Corp.
Alacer Gold Corp., a prominent player in the gold mining industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1984, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, particularly in Turkey, where it operates the world-class Çöpler Gold Mine. Alacer Gold is renowned for its innovative approach to gold production, focusing on low-cost, high-efficiency mining techniques that set it apart from competitors. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Alacer Gold Corp. has achieved significant milestones, including the successful expansion of its mining operations and the implementation of advanced processing technologies. The company’s core offerings revolve around gold extraction and production, positioning it as a leader in the sector. Notably, Alacer Gold has garnered recognition for its operational excellence and strong financial performance, solidifying its market position as a trusted name in gold mining.
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Alacer Gold Corp.'s score of 8 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Alacer Gold Corp.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Alacer Gold Corp. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,274,699,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 124,699,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 129,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes capital goods (200,000,000 kg CO2e), business travel (25,000,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (15,000,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (500,000,000 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (50,000,000 kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (100,000,000 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (10,000,000 kg CO2e), and downstream transportation and distribution (5,000,000 kg CO2e). Despite these emissions, Alacer Gold Corp. has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or reduction targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As the mining industry increasingly faces pressure to address climate change, Alacer Gold Corp. may need to consider establishing measurable goals to enhance its sustainability efforts and align with industry standards.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 945,349,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 190 | 000 | 000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Alacer Gold Corp. 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.
