Dundee Precious Metals
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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Dundee Precious Metals's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Dundee Precious Metals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 574,644,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1 (36,350,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (196,333,000 kg CO2e market-based), and Scope 3 (574,644,000 kg CO2e). The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a lack of formalised strategies such as Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets or documented reduction initiatives. For the previous year, 2021, total emissions were approximately 523,380,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 44,932,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 213,638,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The emissions intensity for mining operations was reported at about 912 kg CO2e per tonne of gold equivalent, while smelting operations had an intensity of approximately 4,040 kg CO2e per tonne of copper blister produced. Dundee Precious Metals continues to operate within the mining and metals sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact. The company’s emissions data reflects its operational footprint, but without specific reduction commitments, its long-term climate strategy remains unclear.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 215,888,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 104,225,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 47,876,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
