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.
How does Eldorado Gold's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Eldorado Gold's score of 37 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 Scope 1 emissions of about 113,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 89,294,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a long-term target set to start 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 significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, with total emissions decreasing from approximately 212,020,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to the latest figure in 2023. 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 growing trend among mining companies to address climate change proactively.
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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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