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Highland Gold Mining Limited

Highland Gold Mining Limited, a prominent player in the mining industry, is headquartered in Russia. Founded in 2002, the company has established itself as a key operator in the exploration and production of gold, primarily in the Russian Far East. With a focus on sustainable mining practices, Highland Gold operates several significant assets, including the Mnogovershinnoye and Belaya Gora mines, which contribute to its robust portfolio. The company is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship, setting it apart in a competitive market. Highland Gold's strategic initiatives have led to notable achievements, positioning it as a leading gold producer in Russia. With a strong emphasis on innovation and efficiency, Highland Gold Mining Limited continues to drive growth and deliver value to its stakeholders.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Highland Gold Mining Limited'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.

5

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Highland Gold Mining Limited's score of 5 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Highland Gold Mining Limited's reported carbon emissions

Highland Gold Mining Limited, headquartered in Russia, reported significant carbon emissions in recent years. In 2019, the company emitted approximately 324,658,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 30,682,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 91,701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, totalling about 447,041,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2018, saw even higher emissions, with Scope 1 at approximately 284,833,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 35,693,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 885,079,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 1,205,605,000 kg CO2e. Despite these substantial emissions, Highland Gold Mining Limited has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or targets suggests a need for enhanced commitment to climate action within the mining sector. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Highland Gold Mining Limited's future climate strategies will be crucial in addressing their environmental impact.

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Scope 1
284,833,000
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Scope 2
35,693,000
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Scope 3
885,079,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Highland Gold Mining Limited's primary industry is Precious metals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Highland Gold Mining Limited is headquartered in RU, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Highland Gold Mining Limited 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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