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.
How does Franco Nevada'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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In 2023, Franco-Nevada Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 214,600 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 2 emissions of about 63,900 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 150,700 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (about 100,600 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 26,300 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company’s total emissions were significantly higher at approximately 558,807,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 57,600 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 558,750,300 kg CO2e. The substantial difference in emissions between these years indicates a notable reduction in carbon output. Franco-Nevada has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, and there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent organization. The company is committed to transparency in its emissions reporting, as evidenced by its disclosures to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Overall, while Franco-Nevada has made strides in reducing its emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests an opportunity 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 |
Franco Nevada's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 100% last year and increased by approximately 93% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Franco Nevada has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

