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Galiano Gold

Galiano Gold Inc., a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in California, USA, with significant operations in Ghana, West Africa. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a leader in gold exploration and production, focusing on sustainable practices and community engagement. Galiano Gold is renowned for its flagship asset, the Asanko Gold Mine, which showcases its commitment to high-quality gold extraction and innovative mining techniques. With a strong market position, Galiano Gold has achieved notable milestones, including successful partnerships and strategic expansions that enhance its operational efficiency. The company’s dedication to responsible mining and environmental stewardship sets it apart in the competitive landscape, making it a respected name in the global gold sector.

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26

Industry Average

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Galiano Gold's score of 26 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Galiano Gold's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Galiano Gold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,110,500,000 kg CO2e, comprising 47,180,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 63,330,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 950,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase in total emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 1,140,100,000 kg CO2e, including 50,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 63,210,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2021, Galiano Gold's total emissions were about 173,690,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 116,420,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 57,270,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scopes 1, 2, and 3, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. Despite the increase in emissions, Galiano Gold has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate commitments.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
62,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Galiano Gold's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Galiano Gold is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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.

Galiano Gold is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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