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 score of 23 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 216,960,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions contributing approximately 168,718,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 48,242,000 kg CO2e. The emissions for 2021 were significantly higher, totalling about 92,896,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 61,077,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions around 31,819,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Argo Blockchain has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. As the cryptocurrency sector faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, Argo Blockchain's future climate commitments will be crucial in aligning with global sustainability goals.
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Add to project| 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 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.
