Cameco
Cameco Corporation, a leading player in the global nuclear industry, is headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Founded in 1988, Cameco has established itself as one of the largest uranium producers in the world, with significant operations in Canada, the United States, and Kazakhstan. The company focuses on uranium mining, refining, and conversion, providing essential fuel for nuclear power generation. Cameco's core products include high-quality uranium concentrates and conversion services, which are distinguished by their commitment to safety and sustainability. With a strong market position, Cameco has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and advancements in mining technology. As a key supplier to the nuclear energy sector, Cameco plays a vital role in supporting clean energy initiatives globally.
DitchCarbon Score
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Cameco's score of 20 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cameco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cameco, headquartered in Canada, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 310,070,000 kg CO2e, comprising 128,673,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 181,397,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase from previous years, with emissions in 2022 at about 291,651,000 kg CO2e, and 2021 at approximately 274,581,000 kg CO2e. Cameco has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company has not reported any Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Their focus appears to be primarily on managing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are directly related to their operations and energy consumption. Overall, while Cameco's emissions have fluctuated over the years, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies to align with industry standards and global climate goals.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 198,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 350,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cameco 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.
