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.
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Cameco's score of 20 is lower than 96% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 310,070,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 128,673,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 181,397,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint. Over the years, Cameco has demonstrated a trend of reducing emissions. For instance, in 2022, their total emissions were about 291,651,000 kg CO2e, which indicates a slight increase in 2023. However, from 2014 to 2021, the company has shown a general decline in emissions, with 2014 emissions at approximately 548,000,000 kg CO2e (198,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 350,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). Despite these figures, Cameco has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the nuclear energy sector, which is often viewed as a low-carbon energy source, contributing to broader climate goals. Cameco's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing efforts in carbon management and the need for future commitments to enhance sustainability practices.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 198,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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.
