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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Centamin'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.

9

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Mining 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

Centamin's score of 9 is lower than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

18%

Centamin's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Centamin reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,701,817,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 505,486,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, while Scope 2 emissions were recorded at 0 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, about 1,191,331,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from their value chain. Comparatively, in 2021, Centamin's total emissions were approximately 1,701,693,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 483,851,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 1,217,612,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions year-on-year. Centamin has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions, reflecting an awareness of their environmental impact. The company operates from its headquarters in Jersey (JE) and is committed to improving its sustainability practices within the mining industry.

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Scope 1
427,752,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
925,892,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Centamin's primary industry is Precious metal ores and concentrates, 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. Centamin is headquartered in JE, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Centamin 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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