Centamin
Centamin PLC, a prominent gold mining company, is headquartered in Jersey (JE) and operates primarily in Egypt, where it has established a significant presence in the mineral exploration and extraction industry. Founded in 2009, Centamin has achieved notable milestones, including the successful development of the Sukari Gold Mine, which is Egypt's first large-scale modern gold mine. Specialising in gold production, Centamin is recognised for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and operational excellence. The company’s unique approach combines advanced technology with a focus on environmental stewardship, setting it apart in the competitive mining sector. With a strong market position, Centamin has consistently delivered impressive financial results, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the gold mining industry.
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Centamin's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Centamin reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,701,817,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 505,486,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 1,196,331,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with no reported Scope 2 emissions. The company's emissions intensity for the year was about 3,860 kg CO2e per ounce of gold produced. In 2021, Centamin's total emissions were around 1,701,693,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 483,851,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 1,217,612,000 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity for that year was about 4,100 kg CO2e per ounce of gold produced. Despite these figures, Centamin has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term climate strategy. The company operates within the mining industry, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of transparent and ambitious climate action.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 427,752,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 925,892,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Centamin 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.
