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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.
43
DitchCarbon score
+21 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
High
Precious Metal Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.443
20182025
The Precious Metal Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 41% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2029
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Eldorado Gold's reported carbon emissions
Eldorado Gold, a Canadian precious metal ores and concentrates company, reported estimated Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 64,000,000 kg CO2e for 2026. This follows estimated emissions of around 62,000,000 kg CO2e in 2025, 60,000,000 kg CO2e in 2024, and 58,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023.
For 2022, estimated Scope 1 and 2 emissions were roughly 55,000,000 kg CO2e, increasing from approximately 52,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 50,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020.
In 2019, Eldorado Gold disclosed Scope 1 emissions of 53,773,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 112,439,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 58,039,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2019 were 166,212,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back to 2018, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 44,687,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 98,184,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 34,028,000 kg CO2e, with total Scope 1 and 2 emissions at 142,871,000 kg CO2e. In 2017, total reported emissions were 212,020,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 69,151,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 107,130,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 35,739,000 kg CO2e.
For 2016, Eldorado Gold reported total emissions of 198,788,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of 67,268,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 98,366,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 33,154,000 kg CO2e. In 2015, total emissions were 187,361,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 82,700,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 101,754,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 892,000 kg CO2e.
Eldorado Gold aims to mitigate its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 30% of its 2020 baseline from current operating mines by 2030, based on a 'business-as-usual' scenario. Additionally, the company has stated a goal to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade (between 2023 and 2025). Eldorado Gold also has a long-term Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) commitment for Net-Zero across all scopes by 2050.
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Eldorado Gold’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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