Eldorado Gold Corporation, commonly referred to as Eldorado Gold, is a prominent Canadian gold mining company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a key player in the mining industry, with significant operations in Greece, Turkey, and Canada. Eldorado Gold focuses on the exploration, development, and production of gold, silver, and other precious metals, utilising innovative techniques that enhance efficiency and sustainability. The company is recognised for its commitment to responsible mining practices and has achieved notable milestones, including the successful development of several high-quality mining projects. With a strong market position, Eldorado Gold continues to expand its portfolio, leveraging its expertise to deliver value to shareholders while prioritising environmental stewardship and community engagement.
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Eldorado Gold's score of 35 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Eldorado Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 99,450,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 113,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 89,294,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a long-term target set in 2023. Eldorado Gold's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with total emissions peaking at about 215,301,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, with significant reductions noted in 2022, where emissions dropped to approximately 94,431,000 kg CO2e. The company actively discloses its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts. Eldorado Gold's commitment to net-zero emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to climate change mitigation.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 67,268,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 98,366,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 33,154,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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Eldorado Gold is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.