Centerra Gold Inc., headquartered in Canada, is a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, specialising in mining and quarrying products. Founded in 2004, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America and Central Asia.
Centerra Gold is renowned for its production of gold and other precious metals, leveraging advanced mining techniques to ensure high-quality output. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and community engagement sets it apart in the industry.
With a robust market position, Centerra Gold has achieved significant milestones, including successful project developments and strategic partnerships. Its focus on innovation and operational excellence continues to drive its growth in the competitive mining landscape.
+58 vs industry average
Centerra Gold’s score of 76 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Centerra Gold's reported carbon emissions
Centerra Gold, headquartered in CA and operating within the Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c. industry, reported total consolidated emissions of approximately 1.56 billion kg CO2e for the 2025 reporting year. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
For the 2025 reporting year, Centerra Gold's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 37.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 112.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for the same period totalled approximately 140 million kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services and downstream transportation and distribution.
In the 2024 reporting year, total emissions were approximately 2.01 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 43.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 129.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 167.7 million kg CO2e.
Looking at previous years, Centerra Gold reported total emissions of approximately 2.03 billion kg CO2e for 2023, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 469.1 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 356.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2023 were approximately 1.2 billion kg CO2e.
In 2022, total emissions were approximately 1.65 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 546 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 422.3 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were approximately 700.5 million kg CO2e.
For 2021, total emissions were approximately 1.60 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 544.1 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 350 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 713 million kg CO2e.
In 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 367.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 43.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year.
For 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 442.7 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 29.6 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year.
Centerra Gold has established long-term net-zero emission goals by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aligning with global climate agreements. The company has also demonstrated progress in emission intensity reduction, with a nearly 21% decrease in emissions per ounce of gold produced at its key operating mine sites between 2022 and 2023, from 0.28 to 0.22 tCO2e/oz for Scope 2 and similar for Scope 1. Additionally, there is a stated aim to reduce GHG intensity by reducing specific energy consumption and increasing energy efficiency, with a target for a 0.19% reduction by 2025 for Scope 2 and a 12.2% reduction by 2025 for Scope 1. The company is actively assessing climate-related transition risks and opportunities for scenario analysis, including a net-zero scenario limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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Centerra Gold’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2050
Under the Paris Agreement, Canada has committed to reducing…
Under the Paris Agreement, Canada has committed to reducing its GHG emissions by 40% – 45% reductions below 2005 levels by 2030 – and to ach…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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