Dundee Precious Metals Inc. is a prominent Canadian-based mining company, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Established in 1994, the company has made significant strides in the mining industry, focusing primarily on gold and copper production. With major operational regions in Bulgaria and Namibia, Dundee Precious Metals has built a reputation for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and community engagement. The company’s core offerings include high-quality gold and copper concentrates, distinguished by their low environmental impact and adherence to rigorous safety standards. Dundee Precious Metals has achieved notable milestones, including the successful development of its Chelopech and Krumovgrad mines, positioning itself as a leader in the precious metals sector. With a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, Dundee Precious Metals continues to enhance its market position while contributing positively to the communities in which it operates.
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In 2024, Dundee Precious Metals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 423,400,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 16,664,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 52,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 423,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the processing of sold products accounted for about 247,993,000 kg CO2e, while purchased goods and services contributed approximately 103,696,000 kg CO2e. Waste generated in operations was particularly high, at about 6,707,626,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported slightly lower emissions, with total emissions of approximately 598,728,000 kg CO2e, comprising 16,399,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 50,576,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 598,728,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The waste generated in operations for that year was about 6,528,308,000 kg CO2e. Dundee Precious Metals has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are solely from Dundee Precious Metals Inc. Overall, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting its commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,367,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 54,907,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 48,695,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Dundee Precious Metals 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.
