Franco Nevada
Franco-Nevada Corporation, often referred to simply as Franco-Nevada, is a leading gold-focused royalty and streaming company headquartered in California. Established in 2007, the company has rapidly positioned itself as a key player in the mining industry, with significant operations across North America, South America, and Australia. Franco-Nevada's unique business model centres on acquiring and managing a diverse portfolio of royalties and streams, primarily in precious metals, which allows for reduced risk and enhanced financial returns. The company is renowned for its strong balance sheet and disciplined approach to capital allocation, making it a preferred partner for mining companies worldwide. With a commitment to sustainable practices and a robust market presence, Franco-Nevada continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the resource sector.
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Franco Nevada's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Franco-Nevada Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 214,600 kg CO2e. This figure includes 63,900 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and 150,700 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses significant contributions from business travel (100,600 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (26,300 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company’s total emissions were significantly higher at about 558,807,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 57,600 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions dominating at 558,750,300 kg CO2e, primarily driven by investments (558,640,000 kg CO2e). This indicates a substantial reduction in emissions from 2022 to 2023. Franco-Nevada has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from a parent organisation. The company’s emissions data is self-reported and reflects its operational footprint without any stated targets for future reductions. Overall, while the company has made progress in reducing its emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 54,600 | 00,000 | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 78,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 |
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Franco Nevada 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.
