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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In 2024, Eldorado Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 110,424,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 115,443,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 102,844,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 105,060,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Eldorado Gold has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company plans to mitigate its GHG emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030, focusing on current operating mines. These targets are part of their broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Eldorado Gold Corporation, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company continues to prioritise sustainability and climate action within the mining industry, reflecting a growing trend towards environmental responsibility.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 98,366,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 33,154,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
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