Eldorado Gold Corporation, commonly referred to as Eldorado Gold, is a prominent player in the precious metal ores and concentrates industry. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company operates across several key regions, including Turkey, Greece, Romania, and Brazil, reflecting its diverse global footprint. Founded in 1992, Eldorado Gold has established a reputation for developing and operating high-quality gold mining projects, with a focus on sustainable and responsible resource extraction.
Specialising in the extraction of gold and other precious metals, Eldorado Gold’s operations are distinguished by their advanced processing techniques and commitment to environmental stewardship. The company’s notable achievements include significant production milestones and a strong market position within the precious metals sector. With a history of strategic growth, Eldorado Gold continues to be a leading name in the industry, driven by its expertise in precious metal ores and concentrates.
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Industry Intensity
Precious Metal Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Precious Metal Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 41% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2029
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Eldorado Gold's reported carbon emissions
Eldorado Gold, a precious metal ores and concentrates company headquartered in Canada, is undertaking efforts to manage its carbon emissions. For the reporting year 2026, the company projects Scope 1 and 2 emissions to be approximately 64 million kg CO2e. This figure is anticipated to decrease slightly to about 62 million kg CO2e in 2025 and approximately 60 million kg CO2e in 2024. In 2023, Eldorado Gold reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 58 million kg CO2e, followed by roughly 55 million kg CO2e in 2022 and 52 million kg CO2e in 2021. Historical data shows that in 2020, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were around 50 million kg CO2e, increasing to approximately 166.2 million kg CO2e in 2019, which included 53.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 112.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 58 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2018, total emissions were approximately 178.7 million kg CO2e, comprising 44.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 98.2 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 34 million kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Eldorado Gold has established several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline and considering a "business-as-usual" scenario for operating mines. Furthermore, Eldorado Gold has stated an ambition to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade, aligning with near-term reduction goals. The company also has long-term net-zero commitments set for 2050. Eldorado Gold's data is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Eldorado Gold’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
30% reduction in all scopes
Mitigate GHG emissions by an amount equal to 30% of our 2020 baseline by 2030, on a “business-as-usual” basis(1)
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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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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