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Precious Metal Production
CA
updated 16 days ago

Argonaut Gold Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Argonaut Gold Inc., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in California, with significant operations in North America, particularly in Mexico and the United States. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a leading gold producer, focusing on the exploration, development, and operation of gold mines. Argonaut Gold is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and operational excellence, offering a diverse portfolio of gold-related products and services. The company’s unique approach to resource extraction and its strategic acquisitions have positioned it favourably within the competitive landscape. With a strong emphasis on growth and innovation, Argonaut Gold continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a key player in the global gold market.

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How does Argonaut Gold Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Argonaut Gold Inc.'s score of 29 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Argonaut Gold Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Alamos Gold Inc.

As of the latest available data, Argonaut Gold Inc. does not report specific carbon emissions figures, indicating a lack of detailed emissions data for the most recent year. The company is classified as a merged entity, inheriting its climate commitments and performance metrics from Alamos Gold Inc. at a cascade level of 1. Currently, Argonaut Gold Inc. has not established any documented reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate initiatives. This absence of specific targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. In the context of the mining industry, where carbon emissions can be significant, it is crucial for companies like Argonaut Gold Inc. to adopt robust climate commitments and transparent reporting practices. This would not only align with global sustainability goals but also enhance their operational resilience in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
148,255,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
20,592,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Argonaut Gold Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Argonaut Gold Inc.'s primary industry is Precious Metal Production, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Argonaut Gold Inc.'s Location?

Very low
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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Argonaut Gold Inc. is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Argonaut Gold Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 70% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 62% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
62%
Capital Goods
20%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
14%
Employee Commuting
1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Investments
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Argonaut Gold Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Argonaut Gold Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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