Public Profile

Detour Gold Corporation

Detour Gold Corporation, a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Canada and primarily operates in the Abitibi region of Quebec. Founded in 2006, the company has established itself as a leader in gold production, with its flagship asset, the Detour Lake Mine, being one of the largest gold mines in North America. Detour Gold focuses on the exploration, development, and production of gold, offering high-quality products that stand out due to their sustainable mining practices and commitment to environmental stewardship. The company has achieved significant milestones, including successful expansions and operational efficiencies that enhance its market position. With a strong emphasis on innovation and responsible mining, Detour Gold Corporation continues to make notable contributions to the industry while prioritising community engagement and sustainability.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Detour Gold Corporation'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Lead, Zinc, and Tin Processing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Detour Gold Corporation's score of 13 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Detour Gold Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Detour Gold Corporation, headquartered in Canada, currently does not have available data on its carbon emissions, as no specific emissions figures have been provided. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. This absence of data suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments or reporting on its carbon footprint. In the context of the mining industry, it is increasingly important for companies to establish clear emissions reduction strategies and targets to align with global climate goals. As such, Detour Gold Corporation may benefit from developing and communicating its climate action plans to enhance transparency and accountability in its environmental impact.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Detour Gold Corporation's primary industry is Lead, zinc and tin and products thereof, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Detour Gold Corporation 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.

Detour Gold Corporation 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
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