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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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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Cameco's score of 22 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 marks a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 291,651,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 122,019,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 169,632,000 kg CO2e. Cameco has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, as evidenced by their annual sustainability reports. Overall, while Cameco's emissions have fluctuated over the years, their commitment to sustainability remains evident through their ongoing disclosures and operational practices.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
350,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cameco's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Cameco is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Cameco 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.

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

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