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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.
+46 vs industry average
Centerra Gold’s score of 64 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Centerra Gold, a Canadian-headquartered company in the Chemical and fertiliser minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c. industry, reported its most recent emissions for 2025.
In 2025, Centerra Gold's Scope 1 emissions were 37,634,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were 112,843,000 kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions for purchased goods and services were 132,583,000 kg CO2e and for downstream transportation and distribution were 17,067,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 43,728,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were 129,459,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for purchased goods and services were 147,672,000 kg CO2e, and for downstream transportation and distribution were 20,009,000 kg CO2e.
For 2023, Centerra Gold reported Scope 1 emissions of 469,146,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 356,179,000 kg CO2e, and total Scope 3 emissions of 728,734,000 kg CO2e. This total Scope 3 included investments at 70,159,000 kg CO2e, processing of sold products at 490,894,000 kg CO2e, purchased goods and services at 157,073,000 kg CO2e, and downstream transportation and distribution at 16,371,000 kg CO2e.
In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were 545,970,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were 422,279,000 kg CO2e. Total Scope 3 emissions were 700,479,000 kg CO2e, comprising investments at 70,645,000 kg CO2e, processing of sold products at 456,390,000 kg CO2e, purchased goods and services at 168,947,000 kg CO2e, and downstream transportation and distribution at 16,595,000 kg CO2e.
In 2021, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 544,107,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were 350,042,000 kg CO2e. Total Scope 3 emissions were 713,042,000 kg CO2e, with investments at 67,022,000 kg CO2e, processing of sold products at 460,478,000 kg CO2e, purchased goods and services at 176,193,000 kg CO2e, and downstream transportation and distribution at 15,178,000 kg CO2e.
For 2020, Centerra Gold reported Scope 1 emissions of 367,443,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 43,720,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 1 emissions were 442,674,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were 29,580,000 kg CO2e.
Centerra Gold is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, aligning with Canada's national commitments under the Paris Agreement. The company has demonstrated a reduction in intensity, with emissions per ounce of gold produced at their Mount Milligan and Öksüt sites decreasing by nearly 21% from 0.28 tCO2e/oz in 2022 to 0.22 tCO2e/oz in 2023 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2. They also aim to reduce their GHG intensity by improving energy efficiency, targeting a 12.2% reduction in Scope 1 and a 0.19% reduction in Scope 2 intensity between 2018 and 2025.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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