Argo Blockchain
Argo Blockchain plc, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency mining industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2017, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the sector, focusing on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining operations across North America and Europe. Argo Blockchain is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices, utilising renewable energy sources to power its operations. This unique approach not only enhances efficiency but also aligns with the growing demand for environmentally responsible solutions in the blockchain space. With a strong market position, Argo Blockchain has achieved significant milestones, including a successful listing on the London Stock Exchange. The company continues to innovate, positioning itself at the forefront of the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
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Argo Blockchain's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Argo Blockchain, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 232,932,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 192,872,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and approximately 40,060,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by achieving climate positive status in 2021, making it the first Bitcoin mining company to do so. This was accomplished through the use of renewable energy for its mining operations and by offsetting more greenhouse gas emissions than it emitted in 2020 and 2021. In its ongoing efforts, Argo has set objectives to maintain its climate positive status, with a focus on reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company aims to continue its climate strategy through 2025, reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility.
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| 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 46,880,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,389,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Argo Blockchain 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.
