Equinox Gold Corp, a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in California, with significant operations across North America and South America. Founded in 2017, the company has rapidly established itself as a leading gold producer, focusing on the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties. Equinox Gold's portfolio includes several high-quality assets, such as the Aurizona and Los Filos mines, which are known for their robust production capabilities and strategic locations. The company is committed to sustainable mining practices, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence and growth, Equinox Gold has achieved notable milestones, including significant increases in production and reserves. Its market position is bolstered by a dedicated team and a clear vision for future expansion in the gold sector.
How does Equinox 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.
Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Equinox Gold's score of 24 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Equinox Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 341,147,000 kg CO2e, comprising 281,845,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 59,302,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 327,780,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 278,145,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 49,635,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a notable decrease in emissions intensity from 660 kg CO2e per ounce of gold produced in 2022 to 580 kg CO2e in 2023. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Equinox Gold's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate change within the mining industry, particularly as they continue to evaluate and enhance their sustainability practices.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 270,452,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 108,011,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 395,000,000 | - | - |
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Equinox Gold is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.